Category Archives: Local News
The Blount County Sheriff’s Office is Warning of Possible Scams Involving Shirt Sales to Benefit Deputies McCowan and Eggers
The Blount County Sheriff’s Office with a scam warning if you buy a shirt or other things in memory of fallen Deputy Greg McCowan and or Deputy Shelby Eggers.They say the families of both deputi...
Feb 23, 2024
A Wildfire in Campbell County has Grown
A wildfire in Campbell County has grown.Crews say the fire has grown and strong winds may have been a factor.At last check that fire burned 115 acres is 50% contained according to the Tennessee Divisi...
Feb 23, 2024
Missing Morristown Teen Found Safe, Police Say
Morristown, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: In the latest update from the Morristown Police Department, Brayan Lopez was reportedly found safe Friday afternoon.ORIGINAL STORY: Investigators with the Morristown Poli...
Feb 23, 2024
Former Scott County Deputy Pleads Guilty to Assault, Charge Diverted
Scott County, TN (WOKI) A former Scott County Sheriff's Office Deputy pleads guilty Thursday to an assault charge but will not see the inside of a jail cell.Officials with the Oneida Police Department...
Feb 22, 2024
Knoxville Historian, Civil Rights Activist Robert ‘Bob’ Booker Dies at 88
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville historian and civil rights activist Robert 'Bob' Booker has died.Booker, considered a powerful voice not just in Knoxville but across the state, was an author, historian...
Feb 22, 2024
New Bill Would Ban Cell Phones in Tennessee Classrooms
Nashville, TN (WOKI) Cell phones could soon be banned in Tennessee classrooms.A new bill, HB 2758/SB 2809, making its way through the General Assembly would prohibit students from displaying, using or...
Feb 22, 2024
Knox County Commission to Consider Renaming Part of a Major Highway to Honor Fallen U.S. Army Specialist Jeremy Evans
Knox County leaders are looking to honor the life of fallen U.S. Army Specialist Jeremy Daniel Evans.Evans was killed in a rollover crash during a military training exercise in Alaska back in October....
Feb 22, 2024
Some A T & T Customers Experiencing Service Interruptions in the U.S. but Service is Being Restored
Early morning widespread wireless service interruptions for many AT&T customers are ending as many are now seeing their service return.Several East Tennessee E 911 agencies confirming the nationwi...
Feb 22, 2024
Dog Dies in House Fire, Knoxville Fire Department Says
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) One family pet is dead, but the residents are safe following a house fire Wednesday afternoon in South Knoxville.Officials with the Knoxville Fire Department say firefighters arri...
Feb 21, 2024
Crews Battling 20-Acre Fire in Townsend, Fire Chief Says
Townsend, TN (WOKI) Emergency crews are on the scene of a fire in Townsend.Townsend Fire Department officials reporting that the fire, which is about 20 acres in size, is located in the 900 block of W...
Feb 21, 2024
