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Lawsuit Against Knoxville in Deadly Shooting of Anthony Thompson Jr. Dismissed, Court Records Show
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) The lawsuit against the City of Knoxville in the deadly shooting of Austin-East Magnet High School student Anthony Thompson Jr. has been dismissed.WVLT news reporting Monda...
Feb 19, 2024
All Early Voting Locations Open on President’s Day
While many government offices will be closed on Monday, February 19th in observance of Presidents' Day, all Knox County early voting locations will be open from 10 am until 6 pm.The sc...
Feb 19, 2024
The Jefferson County Police Department is Searching for a Man Who Reportedly Assaulted a Police Officer
The Jefferson County Police Department is searching for a man who allegedly assaulted a police officer.Officers responded to a theft complaint at Walmart on E. Broadway Blvd. Saturday and found 53-yea...
Feb 19, 2024
The Blount County Sheriff’s Office Releases Body Cam Footage of the Shooting of Two Deputies, Killing One
The Blount County Sheriff's Office releases the body camera footage in the death of Deputy Greg McCowan and injuring of Deputy Shelby Eggers during a shooting following a traffic stop.It happened on F...
Feb 19, 2024
Knox County Schools Coach No Longer with System after Criminal Investigation
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knox County Schools baseball coach at the center of a criminal investigation is now out of a job.KCS officials confirming that Hardin Valley Academy baseball coach Tyler Roach i...
Feb 16, 2024
Man Charged for Helping Blount County Deputy Shooting Suspect While on the Run
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Another individual is charged with helping suspected cop killer Kenneth DeHart evade police capture for over five days following his flight from a traffic stop on February 8.Knox ...
Feb 16, 2024
A Member of the White Pine Fire Department has Died
Officials with the White Pine Fire Department say they have lost of one of their members.They say Mike Romines, who served for 40 years, died from an ongoing illness. They are asking everyone to keep ...
Feb 16, 2024
Knoxville Police Identify Victim in Deadly McCalla Avenue Shooting
Knoxville Police have identified the victim of the deadly shooting on McCalla Avenue.Police say 50 year-old Sherwin Harris is believed to have been shot following an altercation at the Magnolia Caf We...
Feb 16, 2024
Meigs County Deputy Robert Leonard’s Body is Found Along with Woman in Custody
The body of Meigs County Deputy Robert "RJ" Leonard has been found.Officials say Leonard went missing after arresting a woman Wednesday night.District Attorney Russell Johnson says the woman’s b...
Feb 16, 2024
Knoxville Police Investigating after Woman Struck by Car in Old City, Surveillance Video Released
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department has released surveillance footage of the vehicle suspected in a hit-and-run Sunday in the Old City.KPD says a silver sedan is believed to have stru...
Feb 15, 2024
