Category Archives: Local News
Knoxville Police Asking for Help to Identify the Man Found Dead at the Third Creek Greenway
Knoxville Police are continuing their investigation into the body that was found in the creek in Third Creek Greenway Park on Saturday and need your help to identify him.Despite exhaustive measures, t...
Jul 18, 2023
‘Sexually Violent Predator’ Wanted by Knoxville Police, U.S. Marshals
Jerry Steven Helton is wanted for federal violation of supervised release and unregistered sex offender. (Courtesy: ETVCS)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The U.S. Marshals and the Knoxville Police Department are...
Jul 18, 2023
Knoxville Man Arrested, Facing Charges After Burglarizing Church
Dakota Snook (Courtesy: JIMS)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man is taken into custody Wednesday, July 12 after burglarizing a church.Knoxville Police Department officials say 23-year-old Dakota Snoo...
Jul 18, 2023
Knoxville Police Searching for Guardians After Toddler Found Wandering Alone
The toddler was found walking alone in the 5200 block of Asheville Highway with an unleashed golden doodle. (Courtesy: Knoxville Police Department)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A two year old child is found wa...
Jul 18, 2023
TBI: Missing Johnson City Woman, Subject of Silver Alert, Found Safe
Sheryl Frost, 77, found safe following Silver Alert on July 18 (Courtesy: Tennessee Bureau of Investigation)Johnson City, TN (WOKI) A 77-year-old Johnson City woman, the subject of a Silver Alert earl...
Jul 18, 2023
A Tuition Increase to be Seen at Community and Technical Colleges in Tennessee this Fall
Thousands of Tennessee students will have to pay more for their education this fall.This comes after The Tennessee Board of Regents approved a 3% tuition increase for all 37 community and technical co...
Jul 18, 2023
Two Teens and an Adult Arrested by Knox County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit and a SWAT Team
Photo courtesy of WVLTTwo teens and one adult are arrested in Knoxville SWAT bust.The Knox County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit along with a SWAT team made the bust and arrest of 22 year-old Tyree B...
Jul 18, 2023
TBI Issues a Silver Alert for a Woman out of Johnson City
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for missing 77-year-old Sheryl Frost out of Johnson City.Police say that she has a medical condition that may impair her ability to retu...
Jul 18, 2023
Monroe County: Bald River Falls Bridge to Close, New Bridge Construction to Begin
Bald River Falls Bridge Project Rendering (Courtesy: U.S. Forest Service – Cherokee National Forest)Tellico Plains, TN (WOKI) The Bald River Falls Bridge in Tellico Plains is closing. Constructe...
Jul 17, 2023
TBI: Victim’s Father, Two Others Charged in Kingsport Overdose Death
Kingsport, TN (WOKI) A months-long investigation results in charges in the overdose death of a Kingsport woman.In a release issued Monday, July 17, The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says a multi-a...
Jul 17, 2023
Which Vols football true freshman are you most excited to see besides QB Faizon Brandon?
KNOXVILLE, TN – April 02, 2026 – Quarterback Faizon Brandon #11 of the Tennessee Volunteers during spring scrimmage at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics
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