Category Archives: Local News
Knoxville Police Arrest a Fourth Teen in West Town Mall Shooting Incident
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: The Knoxville Police Department Monday afternoon shared that a fourth teen, a male, was taken into custody Monday morning.KPD officials say the teen had a backpack that "o...
Mar 18, 2024
University of Tennessee Medical Center Warns of Scam Calls Asking for Money
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The University of Tennessee Medical Center is warning of scam calls claiming to come from the hospital and asking for money.According to UTMC spokespersons, the calls ask for mone...
Mar 15, 2024
Cocke County Community Rallies Behind Autistic Man, Hoping to Get Him a Home
Newport, TN (WOKI / WVLT) An entire community is working to help a 24-year-old autistic man get a home of his own.Nate Morris has been living in a Cocke County hotel since January, paid for by his dri...
Mar 15, 2024
Sparta Man Arrested in Knoxville after Stabbing Man Multiple Times, Police Say
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Sparta man has been arrested in Knoxville after stabbing another man six times last month.According to arrest records, 33-year-old Ajani Toure Michael was taken into custody and...
Mar 15, 2024
Girlfriend Accused of Helping Kenneth Wayne DeHart Jr. Appears in Sevier County Court
Sevier County, TN (WOKI) Carrie Matthews, the woman accused of helping a murder suspect wanted for killing a Blount County deputy and shooting another, appeared in court on Friday, opting to waive her...
Mar 15, 2024
TBI Has Arrested a Rockwood Man in Connection to a Shooting in Cumberland County
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, detectives with the Cumberland County Sheriff's Department, and the 13th Judicial District Attorney General's Office...
Mar 15, 2024
A Knoxville Police Officer is Involved in a Crash while Responding to a Call
A Knoxville police officer is involved in a crash while responding to a call.The officer took Woodland Avenue yesterday (Thursday) when they collided with another car driving on Central Street.The inv...
Mar 15, 2024
The Knoxville Fire Department says Lightning Caused a South Knoxville House Fire
The Knoxville Fire Department says a lightning strike is to blame for a South Knoxville house fire this morning (Friday).A neighbor of 301 Lindy Road called Knox County 911 and reported that their nei...
Mar 15, 2024
Knoxville Police Say a Missing 75 Year-Old Woman Has Been Found Safe
Update: Knoxville Police say missing 75-year-old Bobbie Julian who left her assisted living facility in the middle of the night has been found safe at the Day's Inn on Asheville Highway.Julian left th...
Mar 15, 2024
Greeneville Assistant Police Chief Acquitted of Domestic Violence Charge
Greeneville, TN (WOKI) The assistant police chief in Greeneville is back on duty after being acquitted in a 2022 assault.Greeneville Police Department officials announcing Thursday, March 14 that Assi...
Mar 14, 2024
