Yearly Archives: 2024

Knoxville Police say a Man is Charged after a Shots Fired Incident at McDonald’s

Knoxville Police say a Man is Charged after a Shots Fired Incident at McDonald’s

(Knoxville, TN- WOKI / KPD) 47-year-old Antonio Fontaine, of Memphis, has been charged with five counts of aggravated assault as well as one count of felony reckless endangerment following a shots fired incident that happened on Clinton Highway late Wednesday night. At around 10:50 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Knoxville Police Department officers responded…MORE

A Jefferson County Man is Facing Charges after Authorities say He Went on a Multi-County Burglary Spree
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A Jefferson County Man is Facing Charges after Authorities say He Went on a Multi-County Burglary Spree

A Jefferson County is facing charges after the sheriff’s office says he went on a multi-county burglary string. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says 48-year-old Christopher Driggers was taken into custody after deputies were called to Lakeside Drive in White Pine for a burglary call, where a neighbor told them they had seen a U-Haul…MORE

Knoxville Police are Investigating a School Bus Crash in South Knoxville

Knoxville Police are Investigating a School Bus Crash in South Knoxville

(Knoxville, TN – WOKI) An investigation is underway following a school bus crash in South Knoxville. Knoxville Police say no one was injured after the school bus crash on Chapman Highway at Dick Ford Lane this morning, one lane of the road was closed. KPD says there were 15 elementary school students on the bus…MORE

Knoxville Police are Investigating a School Bus Crash in South Knoxville

Knoxville Police are Investigating a School Bus Crash in South Knoxville

(Knoxville, TN – WOKI) An investigation is underway following a school bus crash in South Knoxville. Knoxville Police say no one was injured after the school bus crash on Chapman Highway at Dick Ford Lane this morning, one lane of the road was closed. KPD says there were 15 elementary school students on the bus…MORE

MATCH CENTRAL: Tennessee vs. #5/7 Memphis
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MATCH CENTRAL: Tennessee vs. #5/7 Memphis

Tennessee soccer is prepped for its third match in the four-game homestand and are set to take on No. 5/7 Memphis on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. Admission is free for all preseason and regular-season soccer matches. Additionally, For fans planning to attend, we will have one shuttle (ADA accessible) picking up at Ag Campus…MORE

SEC Announces Lady Vols’ 2025 Conference Schedule
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SEC Announces Lady Vols’ 2025 Conference Schedule

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southeastern Conference unveiled the 2025 league schedule for all 15 softball teams on Wednesday afternoon. The two-time defending SEC champion Lady Vols begin their title defense on the road against Georgia March 7-9. Tennessee’s remaining road series will feature contests with Oklahoma (March 28-30), Texas (April 11-13) and Ole Miss (April 25-27).…MORE

KPD Increases Police Presence in Response to Recent Wave of school Threats

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department announcing Wednesday afternoon an increased police presence at Knoxville schools in response to the recent wave of school threats. KPD says officers will have increased visibility at area schools, particularly when students and staff arrive for the day and as they are leaving school grounds. An officer and…MORE

Newport Bypass to Close Road for 6 Months, Police Say

Newport Bypass to Close Road for 6 Months, Police Say

Newport, TN (WOKI) A traffic alert for those traveling in and around Newport in Cocke County. Officials with the Newport Police Department say construction on the Newport bypass will close a portion of Cope Boulevard for six months. NPD says the closure will affect the road past Tevet Way and is expected to begin September…MORE

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