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Knoxville Police Arrest Four in Marble City Drug Operation Following Complaints
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville police arrest four Thursday in a Marble City drug operation.Knoxville Police Department officials say 60 year-old Asa Hobbs, 63 year-old Joseph Simpson, 67 year-old Davi...
Aug 14, 2023
Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Found in East Knoxville, Spraying Planned
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Health Department (KCHD) is reporting results from a recent lab test confirm the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Culex mosquitoes in the Milligan area of East...
Aug 11, 2023
District 3 Knox County Commissioner Calling for Help for Displaced Residents, Others Following EF2 Tornado
Storm damage in West Knox County (Courtesy: WVLT)Knox County, TN (WOKI) District 3 Knox County Commissioner Gina Oster is asking for the public’s help as neighborhoods in West Knox County , incl...
Aug 09, 2023
An Investigation is Underway Following Reports of an Explosion and a House Fire in North Knoxville which Injures a Firefighter
This morning at approximately 4:38 AM, The Knox County Emergency Communications District received a 911 call for a possible fire in the area of Medlin Heights Road and Dahila Drive.As Knoxville Fire D...
Aug 09, 2023
NWS Confirms Rare EF2 Tornado, First in 70 Years, Touches Down Monday in Knox County
Storm damage in West Knox County (Courtesy: WVLT)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A rare EF2 tornado is to blame for severe damage Monday in West Knox County.The National Weather Service confirming an EF2 tornado...
Aug 08, 2023
Knox County Crews Working to Alleviate Storm Damage and an Update on Conditions
Photo courtesy of Knox County Mayor’s OfficeKnox County Engineering and Public Works crews worked through the night to clear more than 200 down trees as several areas in Knox County suffered sig...
Aug 08, 2023
Loudon High School Announces Tuesday Closure Due to Storm Damage
Loudon High School closes amid storm damage (Courtesy: WVLT/Bob Lewis)Loudon County, TN (WOKI) The school year barely underway, students at one Loudon County school will get a day off tomorrow, Tuesda...
Aug 07, 2023
An Investigation is Underway after Authorities are Involved in a Chase of a Stolen Garbage Truck Through Three Counties
Photo courtesy of WVLTAn investigation is underway after Police are involved in a chase this morning involving a stolen garbage truck which takes authorities through three counties.WVLT reporting Sevi...
Aug 07, 2023
West Nile Virus Found in Mosquitos in West Knoxville, Spraying Planned
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Spraying for mosquitos will occur after West Nile Virus is detected in West Knoxville.Knox County Health Department officials say roads in the West Hills neighborhood will be trea...
Aug 04, 2023
Police Seek Suspects Who Stole Tools from Knox County Maintenance Vehicles
Suspects accused of stealing power tools from Knox County maintenance vehicles on July 30. (Courtesy: Knoxville Police Department)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department is asking for hel...
Aug 04, 2023
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