Knox County, TN (WOKI) District 3 Knox County Commissioner Gina Oster is asking for the public’s help as neighborhoods in West Knox County , including hundreds of residents displaced from Lovell Crossing Apartments, work to recover from Monday’s devastating EF2 tornado. “Lovell Crossing Apartments are in terrible shape,” said District 3 County Commissioner Gina Oster.…… MORE
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 Department units responded, another caller advised the fire was located behind her home on Medlin Heights Road, and there was an explosion.…… MORE
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 did touch down in West Knox County from the Yarnell Road to Lovell Road areas. NWS officials say the tornado is the first of that magnitude to touch down…… MORE
Knox County Engineering and Public Works crews worked through the night to clear more than 200 down trees as several areas in Knox County suffered significant damage after yesterday’s storms. Reports show that Karns, Cedar Bluff, and Lovell Road may have been the hardest hit. Additionally, residents were forced to clear more than 300 units…… MORE
Loudon County, TN (WOKI) The school year barely underway, students at one Loudon County school will get a day off tomorrow, Tuesday, August 8 thanks to Mother Nature. Though they are “still assessing [the] damage,” Loudon County School system officials say Loudon High School will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, August 8 due to damage associated…… MORE
An 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 Sevierville Police say that it started just after 7:00 A.M. this morning with the stolen garbage truck running from officers in Knox County. That truck continued south on Chapman…… MORE
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 treated next week after the presence of West Nile Virus was detected. Spraying will take place on Tuesday, August 8, weather permitting, from 9:00…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department is asking for help in identifying suspects after power tools were taken from Knox County maintenance vehicles on Sunday. The power tools were stolen from three maintenance vehicles parked at the Knox County Maintenance Yard on E. Fifth Avenue on July 30. Photos shared by Knoxville Police appear…… MORE
A federal jury convicts a Knoxville man on multiple child sex charges. Authorities say 67-year-old Glenn Glatz used a social media site to convince a 13-year-old and 14-year-old girl to send him pictures of themselves. The U.S. Department of Justicesays Glatz was convicted of four counts of production of child pornography and various other child…… MORE
Monroe County, TN (WOKI) Four people are arrested Thursday in Monroe County on suspicion of drug trafficking. Officials with the Sheriff’s Office say MCSO Narcotics and Criminal Investigative Division Detectives, with the help of Monroe County SWAT, searched a home on Southgate Road after receiving several tips about drug trafficking in the area. After the…… MORE
