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‘Armed and dangerous’ Man in Monroe County Taken into Custody, Sheriff Says
Monroe County, TN (WOKI) An "armed and dangerous" man wanted in Monroe County is now in custody.The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says officers with the MCSO Patrol and Narcotics units located ...
Feb 12, 2024
Brother of Blount County Manhunt Suspect Enters Plea, Attorney to Seek Bond Reduction
Maryville, TN (WOKI) Marcus DeHart, appearing in court Monday afternoon, pleads “not guilty” to charges that he helped his brother, Kenneth DeHart, avoid capture following the fatal shooti...
Feb 12, 2024
Update on Murder Investigation into Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan Including Funeral Arrangements for Fallen Officer
The hunt for Kenneth DeHart continues.A Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Blue Alert remains active for him, he is suspected in the shooting of two Blount County Deputies Thursday, Deputies Shelby Egg...
Feb 11, 2024
There are Several Ways to Donate to Help the Family of Fallen Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan
A memorial motorcycle ride will be held in honor of fallen Blount County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Greg McCowan. He was killed in the line of duty Thursday night during a traffic stop.The ride wil...
Feb 11, 2024
The Reward is Now $100,000 for Information Leading to the Arrest of Kenneth Dehart, the Suspect in the Shooting of Two Blount County Deputies, Deputy Greg McCowan Died
The Blount County Sheriff Office is increasing the reward to $100,000 for information leading to the arrest of Kenneth DeHart.Dehart is suspected of shooting two Blount County deputies Thursday night ...
Feb 11, 2024
Justin Timberlake to Perform in Knoxville in November
General online sales begin Thursday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m.Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Justin Timberlake’s hugely successful “The Forget Tomorrow World Tour” is coming to Knoxville!Live Nation ...
Feb 09, 2024
Knoxville Police Identify Suspect in Standoff at Pine Ridge Apartments
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville police have identified the suspect taken into custody Thursday afternoon following a standoff with law enforcement at the Pine Ridge Apartments in North Knoxville.Knoxvi...
Feb 09, 2024
Medic Regional Blood Center is Offering a Special Gift for Your Successful Blood Donation
Medic Regional Blood Center offering a special gift for your successful blood donation next week.Donors will receive a MEDIC Hoodie beginning Monday running through Friday or while supplies lastPlease...
Feb 09, 2024
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Blount County
At the request of 5th Judicial District Attorney General Ryan Desmond, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday evening involving d...
Feb 09, 2024
The Knoxville Ice Bears are Getting a New Name
Knoxville's hockey team is rebranding for one night only this week, hitting the ice as the Scruffy City Shriners tomorrow (Friday) as they take on Fayetteville.The new team name and rebrand also comes...
Feb 08, 2024
