Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPATE: The Knoxville Police Department is asking for information following what they say was a “targeted” shooting overnight resulting in a fatality. KPD says officers responded around 10:15 p.m. to the report of a shooting in the 1900 block of Minnesota Avenue finding 41-year-old Carlos Cozart Yarbrough who had been shot at…… MORE
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Knoxville Police Identify Man Hit by Train
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police Department officials have identified the man hit and killed by a train Monday afternoon in North Knoxville. The incident happened near E. Inskip Drive and Morton Place Way. Knoxville Police say 33-year-old Dustin Pilkington was struck by a Norfolk Southern train and pronounced dead at the scene. The train was…… MORE
No Injuries after House Catches Fire in North Knox County, Rural Metro Fire Says
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following a house fire Tuesday afternoon in North Knox County. Rural Metro Fire officials say crews were dispatched to the fire in the 7200 block of Palermo Road at around 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Rural Metro says when crews arrived they found the home with the garage heavily…… MORE
TWRA: East Tennessee Man, Dog Found Dead Days after Launching Boat into Nolichucky River
Greeneville, TNJ (WOKI) The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating after a man who launched a boat into the Nolichucky River on Friday has been found dead. TWRA says the body of 32-year-old Boone McCrary of Greeneville was recovered Tuesday afternoon from a creek feeding into the Nolichucky River near W. Allen’s Bridge Road in…… MORE
GSMNP to Reopen US 441, Other Roads Wednesday
Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) Officials with the National Park Service delivering some welcome news Tuesday afternoon as Hurricane Helene recovery continues in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. NPS says it will reopen US 441/Newfound Gap Road by 8:00 a.m. Wednesday to allow for access between TN and NC communities. Once US 441 reopens, all major…… MORE
TBI Issues Silver Alert for Missing Sevier County Woman
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert out of Sevier County for 55-year-old Autumn Hackney. TBI officials say Hackney was last seen on Monday in the area of Villa Court in Dandridge. They say she has a medical condition that may impair her ability to return home safely without…… MORE
Final Suspect in Attempted McMinn County Home Invasion Taken into Custody, Sheriff Says
McMinn County, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 10/1/24: The final suspect in an attempted home invasion last month in McMinn County has been taken into custody. Officials with the McMinn County Sheriff’s Office say 28-year-old Benjamin Croft was apprehended Monday, September 30 following an extended standoff at a home in Athens. MCSO says Croft faces numerous charges…… MORE
Mayor Jacobs and Others to Host Canned Food Drive on Saturday
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, Mission of Hope, and Knoxville Wholesale Furniture have teamed up to host a canned food drive this Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Knoxville Wholesale Furniture Clearance Center, located at 7428 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. “This food drive is an opportunity for our community…… MORE
Local Church Hosting Donation Drive for Victims of Flooding in East Tennessee
Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is holding a Flood Relief event for those affected by flooding in East Tennessee. You can see the items needed and they also need volunteers. They are located at 711 S. Northshore Drive.… MORE
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Eight Weather-Related Deaths in East Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Health confirms there have been more “weather-related” fatalities in East Tennessee. TEMA says there has been one death in Knox County in addition to one in Johnson County, three in Unicoi County and one in Washington County and two deaths in Cocke County. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says there are…… MORE
