Category Archives: Local News
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
Knoxville Fire Department Arson Investigation Leads to an Arrest
An arrest is made in connection to a West Knoxville Apartment fire.32-year-old Ronnie Jowers is charged with Aggravated Arson and Evading Arrest for the fire intentionally set at an apartment in the 2...
Aug 18, 2023
Knox County Schools Alert Parents of Communication Issue
Knox County Schools is alerting parents of issues with communication affected by a problem with the system's internet connectivity.The mass alert was sent to parents just before 7:30 a.m. this morning...
Aug 18, 2023
An Investigation is Underway after a Person and Dog are Found Dead in East Knoxville House Fire
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating an early morning fatal East Knoxville house fire.Crews responding to the 2000 block of Dodson Avenue and found the home engulfed in flames. Once firefigh...
Aug 17, 2023
Work of TBI DNA Cold Case Initiative Leads to Identity of TN Murder Victim from 40+ Years Ago
A juvenile whose skeletal remains were found in the early 1980s in Cheatham County has been identified, and special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are asking for the public's help t...
Aug 17, 2023
Tennessee National Guard Rescues Hiker in the Smokies
The hiker was airlifted to UT Medical Center after suffering a severe illness in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Courtesy: TNARNG)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Army National Guard is cal...
Aug 16, 2023
Investigation by TBI Results in the Indictment of a Hawkins County Attorney
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Hawkins County attorney.On May 12th, at the request of 3rd Judicial District Atto...
Aug 16, 2023
Clinton High School Put on Lockdown after Reported Threat by Former Student
Photo courtesy of WVLTClinton High School is briefly placed on lockdown after a possible threat.Officials with the Anderson County Sheriff's Office say the threat was reported on the sheriff's office'...
Aug 16, 2023
Rural Metro Fire is Investigating a House Fire that Claims the Life of an Animal
Rural Metro Fire is investigating a fire in Mascot which leaves a presumed family pet dead.Crews called to the home in the 8900 block of C Drive last night and found heavy fire and smoke. The resident...
Aug 16, 2023
Knoxville Man Sentenced to Life for 2019 Double Murder at Rocky Top Apartments
James Allen, 36. (Courtesy: Knox County Court Records)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man is sentenced to life for a 2019 double murder at Rocky Top Apartments.Officials with the Knox County District...
Aug 15, 2023
Who will have the deeper NCAA Tournament run this season, Vols or Lady Vols basketball?
Rick Barnes and Kim Caldwell / Credit: UT Athletics
Voting Ends: Apr 30, 2026 | 12:00 PM