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UT Police Asking for Help to Find a Missing 17 Year-Old Student
The University of Tennessee Police Department is asking for help to find a missing 17 year-old.Samuel Chugg was last seen yesterday (Thursday) leaving his West Knoxville home in a silver Toyota Yaris....
May 03, 2024
Townsend City Manager Placed on Administrative Leave, City Officials Say
Townsend, TN (WOKI / WVLT) After just two years of service, the city manager of Townsend has been placed on administrative leave.WVLT news reporting Thursday afternoon that Townsend City Manager Danny...
May 02, 2024
Knox County School Board Could Push Back on Arming Teachers Law
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The Knox County Board of Education appears united across the aisle in pushing back against a bill Gov. Bill Lee signed last month creating a pathway to arming teachers ...
May 02, 2024
Morristown Police Warning Residents of a Phone Scam in the Area
The Morristown Police Department (MPD) is aware of a current scam in which the caller is identifying himself as being MPD Chief Overholt or another member from the department. The caller is demanding ...
May 02, 2024
TDOT Ramping Up Repaving Efforts Statewide
Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is ramping up its pavement repair efforts to address those lingering potholes from January's record winter storm. T...
May 02, 2024
Jefferson County Wildlife Officer Receives Shikar-Safari Officer of the Year Award
TWRA Wildlife Officer Justin Pinkston has been honored with the Shikar-Safari Club International 2023 Tennessee Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award. Pinkston is assigned to Jefferson Co...
May 02, 2024
Knoxville Police Release Body Camera Footage in Fountain City Officer-Involved Shooting
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) The Knoxville Police Department releases body camera footage Wednesday showing a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened in mid-April.KPD officials say Officer Seth ...
May 01, 2024
Knoxville Police Identify Victim in Overnight Shooting
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 5/2/24: Knoxville police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting late Tuesday night in the Morningside area.Officers responded to the 1800 block of Prospect Place wh...
May 01, 2024
Teen Charged with Attempted Murder in Knox County Shooting, Sheriff’s Office Says
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A 17-year-old is facing an attempted first degree murder charge after firing shots into a North Knox County home.Knox County Sheriff's Office officials say deputies responded to t...
May 01, 2024
Multiple Bills Dealing with Street Racing on Governor Bill Lee’s Desk
Multiple bills cracking down on street racing now sit on Governor Bill Lee’s desk and may soon become law here in Tennessee.The first one makes street racing a more severe felony. A second would...
May 01, 2024
