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Suspect Taken into Custody after Standoff in North Knoxville, Police Say

Suspect Taken into Custody after Standoff in North Knoxville, Police Say

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A suspect is in custody Thursday afternoon following a standoff with law enforcement in North Knoxville. Knoxville Police Department officials say officers responded to the 4700 block of Schubert Road to take a man wanted for multiple outstanding felony warrants into custody at an apartment there. KPD says the suspect was taken…MORE

Missing Jefferson County woman at Center of Silver Alert Found Safe, TBI Says

Missing Jefferson County woman at Center of Silver Alert Found Safe, TBI Says

Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) A missing Jefferson County woman, the subject of a Silver Alert issued early Thursday, has been found safe. Officials with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office say 71-year-old Sharon Looney was located near her home in New Market with the assistance of air support from the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The sheriff’s office…MORE

The Knoxville Ice Bears are Getting a New Name

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 with a new logo, color scheme, uniforms and merchandise. The Shriners will hit the ice at 7:35 p.m. Fans can also…MORE

Tennessee in the Top 10 Most Sinful States in America

Tennessee in the Top 10 Most Sinful States in America

A new study ranks Tennessee in the top 10 of the most sinful states in America. WalletHub released its “Most Sinful States in the U.S.” study on Tuesday morning with the Volunteer State ranked at number 5. The study compared 50 states across 55 indicators of immoral or illicit behavior, including violent crimes, excessive drinking…MORE

Possible Arson Fire in GSMNP Under Investigation

Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) National Park Service rangers are asking for the public’s help as an investigation is launched into a possible arson fire in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park this week. NPS officials say the possible arson fire happened off Laurel Creed Rd. near Crib Gap Trail Tuesday afternoon. Park rangers are asking for…MORE

Knoxville City Council Passes its ‘Missing Middle Housing’ Plan

Knoxville City Council Passes its ‘Missing Middle Housing’ Plan

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) More rental housing options are coming to Knoxville. In an 8 to 1 vote Tuesday night, the Knoxville City Council passed Mayor Indya Kincannon’s plan to build more affordable homes in the city. That means building diverse housing options that take up less space in the city like duplexes and townhomes. City…MORE

Knoxville City Council Moves Forward on Washington Pike Project

Knoxville City Council Moves Forward on Washington Pike Project

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville’s City Council is addressing fixing a busy Knoxville road that’s known for being a hotspot for car crashes. The Council approved a new project Tuesday for Washington Pike with the goal to add more lanes. They also want to create a new sidewalk and bicycle paths to make it safer. The…MORE