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KUB: Water Main Break under Repair on Chilhowee Drive, Portion of the Roadway Remains Closed
Chilhowee Drive collapses under water, Knoxville police say (Courtesy: KPD)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: Officials with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) are confirming that the collapse of Chilhowee...
Nov 03, 2023
District Attorney Says No Charges will be Filed Against Two Police Officers Involved in a Fatal Shooting
No charges will be filed against police officers involved in a fatal shooting.The District Attorney says the Cocke County deputy and Parrotsville police officer involved in the arrest and death of Whi...
Nov 03, 2023
Powell Caretaker Charged with Elder Abuse, Police Say
Kathy McCroskey (Courtesy: JIMS)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Powell caretaker is charged Wednesday, November 1 with elder abuse and domestic assault after fighting with a man under her care.According to a p...
Nov 02, 2023
Suspected Arsonist in Roane County Wildfire is Arrested
Photo courtesy of WVLTThe search for a suspected arsonist in the wildfire in Roane County is over and the suspect is in custody.The Roane County Sheriff’s Office says Billy Wright is accused of ...
Oct 31, 2023
RCSO: Harriman Wildfire 100% Contained, Suspect Wanted for Arson
While the wildfire is located near some homes, Roane County Emergency Services Director Tim Suter said none are in danger as of Monday morning. (Courtesy: WVLT)Harriman, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: A wildfire f...
Oct 30, 2023
Crews Battling a Wildfire in Roane County
Photo courtesy of WVLTFire Crews in Roane County are batting a wildfire.It’s on Edwards Road between Sugar Grove and Mays Valley in Harriman.The fire was reported behind the Pine Ridge Baptist C...
Oct 30, 2023
A Man is Charged in a Fatal Summer Boating Accident on Norris Lake
A man is charged in a boating accident on Norris Lake that killed a 12-year-old boy.The Claiborne County Sheriff's Office says Norman Sturgill is charged with aggravated vehicular among other charges ...
Oct 27, 2023
Crossville Man Arrested after Exposing Himself to 78 Children, Knoxville Police Say
Zachary Walden, 29, was charged with indecent exposure and disorderly conduct, police say. (Courtesy: KPD)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Crossville man is arrested Tuesday, October 24 after exposing himself t...
Oct 25, 2023
Authorities are Investigating a Deadly Fire Early Morning Fire in North Knoxville
An investigation is underway following an early morning deadly fire in North Knox County (Wednesday).Rural Metro responding to reports of a possible explosion and single wide trailer fire in the 5500 ...
Oct 25, 2023
Hospital Employee Killed in Pedestrian Crash in Morristown, Police Say
(Frankly Media)Morristown, TN (WOKI) A Rogersville woman is dead after being hit by a truck Monday morning near Morristown hospital.Morristown Police Department officials say officers responded around...
Oct 24, 2023
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