Category Archives: Local News
Knoxville Police are Investigating a Fatal Shooting in Northeast Knoxville Involving Brothers
Police called to the 2600 block of Copeland Street last night and found 22-year-old Joseph Norris who had been shot multiple times. Officers treated him at the scene until he was taken to the hospital...
Aug 03, 2023
WVLT: Sevierville Horse Ranch under Investigation by State
Jayell Ranch Adventure Park (Courtesy: WVLT)Editor's Note: Some images in this story may be disturbing to viewers.Sevierville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) UPDATE: Representatives for Jayell Ranch Family Park pro...
Aug 02, 2023
Scott County Deputy Resigns after Improper Firing of Weapon, Sheriff Says
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) A Scott County Sheriff's Office deputy has resigned after an internal investigation into a call he made on June 2.Through correspondence with our news partner WVLT, Sheriff...
Aug 02, 2023
KCSO: Police Respond to Downtown Knoxville in Search of Suspect
Knox County Sheriff's Office, Knoxville Police respond near downtown bridges (Courtesy: WVLT)Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) With the assistance of our news partner WVLT, we are able to confirm that the K...
Aug 01, 2023
KCSO: Woman Locked in Basement of Burning North Knox Home after Fight Over Food
Photo courtesy of WVLT Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: New details have emerged regarding an early morning house fire Monday, July 31 on Chestnut Ridge Road in North Knox County.The Knox County Sheriff's...
Aug 01, 2023
Tennessee in the Top 10 States that Wealthy People are Moving
Photo courtesy of WVLTIf you could guess where the highest-earning Americans are moving to in 2023, what states would be in your top 10?Well, a new study from Smart Asset https://smartasset.com/data-s...
Aug 01, 2023
Some North Knoxville Apartment Residents Could be Homeless after Rent Increase by New Owners
Photo courtesy of WVLT Some people at a North Knoxville apartment complex are fighting to stay in their homes after new management doubled the rent.Some of the tenants said they're preparing to b...
Aug 01, 2023
Authorities are Investigating a House Fire that Leaves One Person Dead in Sevier County
An investigation is underway in Sevier County following a house fire that leaves one person dead.Authorities responding to 106 Reagan Branch Road yesterday morning and discovered resident 38 year-old ...
Aug 01, 2023
KY Mother Arrested After Child Dies at Children’s Hospital
(Courtesy: Bell County Detention Center)Bell County, KY (WOKI) A Bell County, Kentucky woman is behind bars after being linked to the death of her child.Twenty-one year old Erica Lawson of Mt. Vernon ...
Jul 31, 2023
One Dead, One Injured in West Knoxville Crash, Police Investigating
The single-car crash happened near the Western Avenue overpass and did not affect traffic, according to KPD. (TDOT)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: One person is dead and another injured following a crash...
Jul 31, 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