Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A 14-year-old boy was hospitalized with severe face injuries Wednesday after a dog attack. Knoxville Police Department officials say the attack happened around 7:30 a.m. when an off-leash pit bull mix on Callaway Street attacked the teen while he was walking to a nearby school bus stop. Officials say the teen was…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2024
Bald River Falls Bridge Upgrades Expected to be Done by End of Year
Cleveland, TN (WOKI) We’re learning more now about the status of the Bald River Falls Bridge in Tellico Plains. It was announced last July that the bridge, which opened in 1933, would be closing for construction due to safety and the age of the bridge. Officials say progress is being made on installing a new…… MORE
Knoxville Police Investigating after Man Seriously injured in Shooting
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following what police believe was a “targeted” shooting Wednesday in the Mechanicsville area. Knoxville Police Department officials say the shooting happened around 11:00 a.m. near Moses Avenue and Wallace Street. Officers reportedly arrived on the scene and found a man who had been shot multiple times. He was…… MORE
Knoxville Police Department Announces Services for Fallen Officer Wisbens Antoine
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Funeral services are announced for fallen Knoxville Police Department Officer Wisbens Antoine. KPD officials say Officer Wisbens Antoine collapsed during a routine physical training session at the end of a mile-and-a-half run last week. He later died early Sunday morning at UT Medical Center. Prior to Antoine’s death, Knoxville Municipal Court Judge…… MORE
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Knecht Drops 39 in #4 Vols’ 92-84 Win over #11 Auburn
Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | February 28, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team came back from an eight-point deficit with under 13 minutes to play Wednesday night, defeating No. 11 Auburn, 92-84, in a top-15 showdown in front of a record-setting crowd of 22,547 at Food City Center. Fifth-year guard Dalton Knecht poured in…… MORE
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Lofton Named an SEC Legend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Former University of Tennessee men’s basketball star Chris Lofton is a member of the 2024 SEC Men’s Legends Presented by Allstate®, as announced Wednesday afternoon by the league office. Lofton played at Tennessee from 2004-08, amassing 2,131 points to rank fourth in school history and No. 10 all-time in the SEC. No SEC…… MORE
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Baseball Announces New Start Times for Friday & Saturday Games vs. Bowling Green
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee baseball announced new start times for its games this Friday and Saturday against Bowling Green. Due to expected inclement weather and cold temperatures, the Vols and Falcons will now play at 4:30 p.m. on Friday and 5 p.m. on Saturday. Sunday’s series finale is still slated for a 1 p.m. start. All…… MORE
KCSO: Former Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center Employee Arrested, Charged
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A former employee at the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center was arrested Tuesday, charged with bringing contraband into a penal facility. Knox County Sheriff’s Office officials say 55-year-old Donald Ray Russell was charged after Superintendent Richard Bean told the sheriff’s office about the incident. According to Bean, Russell took his phone…… MORE
Pigeon Forge Police Department Looking for Missing Teen
Pigeon Forge, TN (WOKI) The Pigeon Forge Police Department is looking for a missing 15-year-old girl. PFPD officials say Makayla Pliss left her home Monday and was last seen near Honey Lane in Sevier County. Pliss is described as white, 5′5″ tall and 115 pounds with blond hair and hazel eyes. Police say she was…… MORE
Crews Respond to Fire in Campbell County
Campbell County, TN (WOKI) A brush fire in Campbell County is under control Wednesday morning. Crews responding to that fire Tuesday night around 10:00 p.m. in the area of White Rock Road. Several homes were threatened for a time. Officials report that crews have been scaled back on the fire, but extra support has been…… MORE
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