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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
Two Arrested in Connection to Death of Blount County Deputy, Suspect Search Continues
https://twitter.com/TBILeslie/status/1755866142336246160?s=202/10/24 UPDATE: MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – One deputy with the Blount County Sheriff's Office was killed and another was injured in Ma...
Feb 09, 2024
Suspect Taken into Custody after Standoff in North Knoxville, Police Say
Police working standoff in North Knoxville. (Courtesy: WVLT)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A suspect is in custody Thursday afternoon following a standoff with law enforcement in North Knoxville.Knoxville Polic...
Feb 08, 2024
Missing Jefferson County woman at Center of Silver Alert Found Safe, TBI Says
Sharon Looney was last seen on Wednesday around 2 p.m. near her home on Horseshoe Bend Rd. in New Market, police said. (Courtesy: TBI)Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) A missing Jefferson County woman, the ...
Feb 08, 2024
The Tennessee Highway Patrol says Charges are Pending in Fatal North Knoxville Crash
The Tennessee Highway Patrol says charges are pending against a teenager after a deadly crash on East Emory Rd.The crash happened on Sunday afternoon near Bell Road and resulted in four people being t...
Feb 08, 2024
McGhee Tyson Airport announces New Flights to Philadelphia
The flights start on May 16 and will run three times a week with fares starting at $19, according to Frontier. (Courtesy: WVLT / CNN, Frontier Airlines)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) McGhee Tyson Airport announ...
Feb 07, 2024
Knoxville Police Have Identified Victim in Fatal West Knoxville Shooting
The victim in a fatal West Knoxville shooting is identified.Knoxville Police have charged 38 year-old Daniel Arwood with first-degree murder for shooting and killing his boss, identified as 29 year-ol...
Feb 06, 2024
Man Charged with First-Degree Murder after West Knoxville Shooting, Police Say
KPD and KCSO led an extensive search to find the shooting suspect (Frankly Media)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A man has now been formally charged in connection to Monday morning’s fatal shooting in West...
Feb 05, 2024
Knoxville Police are Investigating an Armed Carjacking Near UT’s Campus
Updated Story: KPD NEWS RELEASE: KPD Investigating Armed Carjacking Near UT CampusThe Knoxville Police Department is investigating an armed carjacking that happened early Monday morning and was the su...
Feb 05, 2024
Knoxville Fire Department Responds to Fire at North Knoxville Tire Store
The fire happened at EZ Used Tires, and shut down Central Avenue Pike at Inskip Drive, Knoxville Police Department officials said. (Courtesy: KFD)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) All employees are safe and no inj...
Feb 02, 2024
