Category Archives: Local News
An Investigation is Underway following a Fatal Crash in Farragut
An investigation is underway following a fatal crash in Farragut.The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a dump truck crashed on Kingston Pike near Amesbury Road on Monday. THP says the dump truck driver cr...
Mar 27, 2024
TDOT says a Number of Bridges in the State are Listed in Poor Condition but says They are Still Safe
A number of East Tennessee bridges are listed in poor condition.With all eyes on the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, the status and safety of bridges across the country is now under th...
Mar 26, 2024
Blount County Sheriff’s Office Asking for Help Finding Missing Woman
Maryville, TN (WOKI) The Blount County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding a missing woman.BCSO officials say 56-year-old Barbara Ann Clarke, of Walland, was reported missing on Saturday, Marc...
Mar 26, 2024
One Person Dead after Knox County Crash
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Charges are pending against the driver and an investigation is launched following a deadly-single car crash Sunday near Chapman Highway.Knox County Sheriff’s Office official...
Mar 26, 2024
Downed Trees Close Great Smoky Mountains National Park Roads
Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) Most roads in Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed Tuesday following an overnight high wind event.Park officials say wind gusts peaked at 85 mph in the park during the ...
Mar 26, 2024
Fire Crews Called to North Knoxville House Fire
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following a house fire in north Knoxville Tuesday morning.Knoxville Fire Department crews were called to the fire on Crest Park Road after the home ow...
Mar 26, 2024
The FAA is Investigating a Single-Engine Plane Crash in the Tennessee River near Downtown Knoxville
The Federal Aviation Administration is leading the investigation into the plane that crashed into the Tennessee River near downtown Knoxville.Knoxville Police and the Knoxville Fire Department respond...
Mar 26, 2024
Tennessee Representative Tim Burchett is Being Sued Over Social Media Posts
A Kansas man filed a defamation lawsuit against Tennessee Representative Tim Burchett over social media posts about a shooting in Kansas City following the Chief's Super Bowl parade.The lawsuit, filed...
Mar 26, 2024
A Bridge Collapse in Baltimore after a Container Ship Hits the Francis Scott Key Bridge with Search and Rescue Underway, 2 People Have Been Rescued – DOT Crews were Working on the Bridge
11:45 a.m. Update: Top Maryland officials provided an update on the investigation and rescue efforts after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore on TuesdayDemocratic Gov. Wes Moore,...
Mar 26, 2024
Knoxville Police Searching for Suspects after Armed Robbery at McDonald’s
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police are searching for two suspects after an armed robbery earlier this month at a McDonald's.KPD officials say violent crime detectives are working to identify two pe...
Mar 25, 2024
