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Knoxville Police are Investigating a Fatal, Wrong-Way Crash on I-640
Knoxville Police are investigating a wrong-way, fatal crash on I-640.It happened early yesterday (Sunday) morning. Officers were called to a multi-car crash on I-640 East near Western Avenue minutes p...
Syndicated Author Jan 29, 2024

KCSO: Gibbs Middle School Student in Custody after Threats of Mass Violence
Gibbs Middle School student in custody after threats of mass violence, Knox County Sheriff's Office says (courtesy: WVLT)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Gibbs Middle School student is taken into custody Friday...
Syndicated Author Jan 26, 2024

Three Gibbs Middle School Students are Arrested after Reportedly Calling in an Active Shooter Hoax at Halls Middle School
No one in danger after false shooting call in Halls, Knox County Sheriff's Office says (Courtesy: WVLT)UPDATED Story: Three juveniles have been arrested after reportedly calling in an active shooter a...
Syndicated Author Jan 25, 2024

Three Vehicles Caught on Camera Vandalizing Lakeshore Park
Officials said the three vehicles above were doing donuts for several hours on Jan. 16. (Courtesy: Lakeshore Park Conservancy )Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) Officials at Lakeshore Park say they're inves...
Syndicated Author Jan 25, 2024

Rural Metro Battles Morning Fires, Warns Residents about Space Heaters and Driving Over Fire Hoses
Due to the instability of the structure, crews were forced to work from the exterior to extinguish the fire at a single-wide trailer in Mascot. (Courtesy: Rural Metro Fire)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Rural M...
Syndicated Author Jan 24, 2024

Knoxville Police are Investigating a Deadly Early Morning Shooting in North Knoxville
Updated Information: The victim from the fatal crash that happened on Rutledge Pike on Sunday morning has been identified as Michael Eastridge, 52 of Knoxville, Tennessee. The victim was not wearing a...
Syndicated Author Jan 22, 2024

KAT Buses Suspend Operations Due to Dangerous Road Conditions
KAT buses suspend operations due to dangerous road conditions (Courtesy: WVLT)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) announces it is suspending operations for the rest of the day Friday due...
Syndicated Author Jan 19, 2024

Knox County Trash Collection Will Pickup Extra Waste after Snow Storm
Knox County officials say Waste Connections will be picking up extra trash after roads become less dangerous, even if that trash doesn't fit. (photos-public-domain.com)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) If your tra...
Syndicated Author Jan 18, 2024

An Investigation Underway in Anderson County Following Fatal House Fire
Photo courtesy of WVLTAn investigation is underway in Anderson County after a person is killed in a house fire.It happened last night (Wednesday) on Cove Lane when the Marlow Volunteer Fire Department...
Syndicated Author Jan 18, 2024

UPDATE: Two Dead, One Injured after Domestic Incident in Cumberland County, Police Say
TBI, police and Cumberland County Sheriff's Office investigating homicide in Fairfield Glade (Courtesy: CCSO)Fairfield Glade, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: Two people are dead and another is injured following a d...
Syndicated Author Jan 17, 2024