Category Archives: Local News
Knoxville Police Have Identified the Suspect in a Fatal East Knoxville Shooting
Knoxville Police Department have identified the suspect in an East Knoxville shooting.KPD detectives have warrants for James Perry III, charging him with voluntary manslaughter and weapon offenses.The...
Feb 20, 2024
Knoxville Police Continue Search for Suspect in East Knoxville Shooting
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville police have identified the suspect in a deadly East Knoxville shooting.Knoxville Police Department officials say warrants have been issued for 40-year-old James Perry II...
Feb 19, 2024
Lawsuit Against Knoxville in Deadly Shooting of Anthony Thompson Jr. Dismissed, Court Records Show
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) The lawsuit against the City of Knoxville in the deadly shooting of Austin-East Magnet High School student Anthony Thompson Jr. has been dismissed.WVLT news reporting Monda...
Feb 19, 2024
All Early Voting Locations Open on President’s Day
While many government offices will be closed on Monday, February 19th in observance of Presidents' Day, all Knox County early voting locations will be open from 10 am until 6 pm.The sc...
Feb 19, 2024
The Jefferson County Police Department is Searching for a Man Who Reportedly Assaulted a Police Officer
The Jefferson County Police Department is searching for a man who allegedly assaulted a police officer.Officers responded to a theft complaint at Walmart on E. Broadway Blvd. Saturday and found 53-yea...
Feb 19, 2024
Investigators are Looking Into the Cause of a Deadly Fire in Greene County
Greene County officials are investigating a deadly fire.Crews called to 436 Robert Harmon Road last night (Sunday) and were told with someone was still inside and unfortunately firefighters did discov...
Feb 19, 2024
The Blount County Sheriff’s Office Releases Body Cam Footage of the Shooting of Two Deputies, Killing One
The Blount County Sheriff's Office releases the body camera footage in the death of Deputy Greg McCowan and injuring of Deputy Shelby Eggers during a shooting following a traffic stop.It happened on F...
Feb 19, 2024
Officials: Multiple Agencies Continuing Search for Missing Meigs Co Deputy, Body Not in Crashed Cruiser
Meigs County, TN (WOKI) One body is recovered, and a Meigs County Sheriff's Office deputy is still missing after arresting a woman Wednesday night.Multiple agencies are collaborating in the search for...
Feb 15, 2024
The Knoxville Expo is This Weekend at Their New Location
After nearly 20 years at the Knoxville Expo Center, the Knoxville Flea Market will have a new home this weekend.You’ll find the sale at the Jacob Building inside Chilhowee Park. Over 250 vendors...
Feb 15, 2024
An Elderly Woman Charged with Promoting Prostitution is Arrested During TBI Human Trafficking Investigation
ROCKWOOD - Complaints of illegal business activity being conducted at a Roane County massage business led to an investigation by the Rockwood Police Department, the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, an...
Feb 15, 2024
