Campbell County, TN (WOKI) A former Campbell County Corrections Officer is arrested Monday, July 24 following an indictment for bringing contraband into the county jail. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says 43 year-old Michael McCarty had been the subject of investigation since March when it was determined that he “used his position as a corrections…… MORE
Knoxville Police areinvestigating an early morning ( Monday ) fatal motorcycle crash on James White Parkway. Officers responding to that single-vehicle motorcycle crash near the exit to East Hill Avenue. Based on the preliminary investigation, it appears that the motorcycle was driving south on James White Parkway when it struck the inside wall. The man…… MORE
An investigation is underway following a South Knoxville Apartment fire which displaces 30 people. The Knoxville Fire department was called to 115 Flenniken Avenue late Friday night and found a small fire in one of the apartments. The fire set off the sprinkler system which caused water damage in the complex. There were no injuries…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police arrest a man after falling asleep at the wheel on Chapman Highway with a baby in his truck. Knoxville Police Department officials say 38 year-old Ryan Helms was stopped by a KPD officer after sleeping through two light cycles while stopped at a traffic light. Helms was unable to provide…… MORE
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian this (Friday) morning in Campbell County. The pedestrian was hit on I-75 north near mile marker 153, just south of Jellico and officers say the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The left lane is closed for the crash reconstruction investigation.… MORE
Students are headed back to class in Knox County in less than three weeks but there are still a large amount of jobs left to fill. Knox County Schools has 541 job listings posted on their website. Alex Moseman Talent Acquisition with Knox County Schools says only 150 of those openings are for teachers. Moseman…… MORE
People across the country have a chance to vote for the nation’s best-looking police cruiser in the 2023 America’s Best Looking Cruiser Contest and the Tennessee Highway Patrol would like your vote. THP’s entry features a trooper, a 2021 Ford Explorer cruiser and a 2022 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Motorcycle center stage on the Grand Ole…… MORE
Knoxville Police are continuing their investigation into the body that was found in the creek in Third Creek Greenway Park on Saturday and need your help to identify him. Despite exhaustive measures, the man has not been identified so police are asking if you can identify one of his numerous unique tattoos, including some pictured…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A two year old child is found walking alone in Knoxville Tuesday afternoon, July 18. Now, Knoxville Police Department officials are asking for your help in finding the child’s guardians. KPD says the toddler was found walking alone in the 5200 block of Asheville Highway with an unleashed golden doodle. The child…… MORE
Johnson City, TN (WOKI) A 77-year-old Johnson City woman, the subject of a Silver Alert early Tuesday morning, has been found safe. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation sharing that information on Facebook. The TBI had issued the Silver Alert for Sheryl Frost on behalf of the Johnson City Police Department very early Tuesday. They noted…… MORE
