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Parkway in Downtown Gatlinburg Reopens after no Suspicious Package is Found
Another incident in downtown Gatlinburg shuts down part of the Parkway.The Gatlinburg Police Department was one of several departments to respond to a reported suspicious package last night (Tuesday) ...
Jun 04, 2025
Knoxville Police Arrest Two People in Connection to a Shooting at a Northeast Knoxville Business
Two people were arrested after KPD officers responded to shots fired at the Evape Tavern and Dispensary on North Central Street early Tuesday morning. At around 2:40 a.m. on June 3, 2025, office...
Jun 03, 2025
Loudon County Tornado Injures Five People, National Weather Service Says
Philadelphia, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: The National Weather Service confirming that a tornado touched down Friday morning in Loudon County.NWS officials say the storm, which blew through the Philadelphia are...
May 30, 2025
A Sevier County Man Reportedly Stabbed His Brother to Death and ‘Drowned and Mutilated’ His Dog is Facing Charges
A Sevier County man is facing charges after he stabbed his brother to death and "drowned, mutilated and incinerated" the family dog.Deputies with the Sevier County Sheriff's Office responded to the 10...
May 30, 2025
U.S. Marshals Arrest Suspect Accused of Assaulting Woman at Knoxville Apartment in Mississippi
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 5/28: A Bean Station man wanted for attempted second-degree murder in connection to assaulting a woman at a Knoxville apartment is arrested Wednesday afternoon in Mississip...
May 28, 2025
Former West High Football Coach Wanted for Sexual Battery Arrested in Sevier County
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A former West High School football coach, accused of sex crimes, is arrested over the weekend in Sevier County.Police arrested 57-year-old Richard Scott Shaver Friday night after ...
May 27, 2025
Knoxville Police Arrest Three Including Two Juveniles
Knoxville Police say two juveniles are among three people arrested after two loaded guns were found in a stolen car at Walmart.Officers went to the Walmart on Kinzel Way Sunday night after a man found...
May 26, 2025
Body Found Along Nolichucky River Identified as Man Missing from Flooding Caused by Helene
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WVLT) – A body found along the Nolichucky River on Thursday has been identified as a man who went missing from flooding caused by Helene.The body was found Thursday afternoo...
May 04, 2025
Synchronous Firefly Lottery and Viewing Dates for 2025
GATLINBURG, Tenn.- Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host its annual synchronous firefly viewing opportunity at Elkmont from May 29-June 5. The public can apply for this opportunity by entering...
Apr 29, 2025
One Person is Facing Charges after Failed Traffic Stop in Blount County Ends in a Police Chase and Crash
One person is facing charges following a police chase after a failed traffic stop in Blount County.The Blount County Sheriff's Office confirmed a crash on Chapman Highway Friday night started as a tra...
Apr 22, 2025
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