Category Archives: Local News
Fugitive Arrested after Manhunt in Madisonville, Primary School Put on Lockdown
Dillon Honeycutt (Courtesy: Madisonville Police Department)Madisonville, TN (WOKI) A two-hour manhunt Monday morning in Madisonville results in the apprehension of a known fugitive.Madisonville Police...
Aug 21, 2023
Suspect Wanted in Deadly Crash after Bebo’s Cafe Shooting
Isaac Armes (Courtesy: East TN Valley Crime Stoppers)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police continue their search for an Oliver Springs man wanted in connection to the May 15 shooting outside Bebo̵...
Aug 21, 2023
A Teen is Arrested and Charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder and Other Charges in Connection to a Shooting
A teen is arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder and attempted aggravated robbery in connection to a shooting.It happened Saturday night and Knoxville Police say 18 year-old Stephon S...
Aug 21, 2023
Knoxville Police are Investigating a Deadly Suspected Hit and Run Crash in East Knoxville
Knoxville Police are investigating a suspected hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian dead.It happened this morning (Monday) Magnolia Avenue near Jessamine Street, Officers were called to the scene ...
Aug 21, 2023
Maryville Police Need Help Finding Missing K-9
Maryville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: In a later update from the department, MPD officials confirm K9 Eunice encountered several coyotes in the area of Sevierville Road and S. Washington Street and may be inju...
Aug 21, 2023
UPDATE: Missing Sevier County Man Found Dead
Sevier County Sheriff's Office officials seek the public's help in finding a missing man, John Hancock, 55. (Courtesy: Sevier County Sheriff’s Office)Sevier County, TN (WOKI) UPDATE (8/18/23): I...
Aug 18, 2023
Person Airlifted from Knox County Church for Medical Emergency
A person was airlifted by UT Lifestar Friday. (Courtesy: Rural Metro)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UT Lifestar is dispatched Friday afternoon for a medical emergency at a church in Northeast Knox County.Offici...
Aug 18, 2023
KPD: Knoxville Woman Charged for Attacking Minors
Allison Coronado, 35 (Courtesy: KPD)Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) A woman is charged by Knoxville Police for attacking two minors.KPD has arrested 35 year-old Allison Coronado charging her with assault ...
Aug 18, 2023
An Investigation is Underway after Two Knoxville Police Officers are Reportedly Shot at While on Patrol
An investigation is underway after two Knoxville Police officers are shot at while patrolling the city.KPD says the reported shooting happened last night as the two officers, in full uniform, were pat...
Aug 18, 2023
Boil Advisory Lifted for Tellico Plains but Traffic Woes Continue
Water is now safe to drink in Tellico Plains.Recent flooding prompted a boil advisory for the area and closed Monroe County schools which have also re-opened.Mayor Marilyn Parker says a few people are...
Aug 18, 2023
What's your interest level in Tennessee vs. Illinois in the Music City Bowl?
KNOXVILLE, TN – November 29, 2025 – Quarterback Joey Aguilar #6 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Elliot Walker/Tennessee Athletics
Voting Ends: Dec 30, 2025 | 9:00 PM