Category Archives: Local News
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Says Missing Man who Suffers from PTSD Has Been Found
UPDATE: The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says 57-year-old Paul Blythe has been found safe.He was last seen at the Speedway gas station in Dandridge and suffers from PTSD, depression, Bipolar diso...
Feb 05, 2024
Man Gets 31-Year Sentence for Child Sexual Assault, Knox County DA Says
Carl Richard Chesney, 40 (Courtesy: DA Charme Allen’s Office)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A man is sentenced Friday to 31 years in prison for multiple child sex crimes.Officials with District Attorney C...
Feb 02, 2024
McGhee Tyson Airport to Begin Parking Garage Expansion, Will Close Portion of Long-Term Lot
The new airport garage will be six stories and will add 3,500 parking spots adjacent to the airport terminal building, according to airport officials. (Courtesy: WVLT)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) McGhee Tyson...
Feb 02, 2024
Man Who Hit and Killed Truck Driver at White Pine Gas Station Arrested, Police Say
Police in White Pine had been searching for John R. Emery Jr. in connection to the hit and run death of Gary M. Clark, 64 (Courtesy: White Pine Police Department)White Pine, TN (WOKI) Police in White ...
Feb 02, 2024
Knoxville Fire Department Responds to Fire at North Knoxville Tire Store
The fire happened at EZ Used Tires, and shut down Central Avenue Pike at Inskip Drive, Knoxville Police Department officials said. (Courtesy: KFD)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) All employees are safe and no inj...
Feb 02, 2024
There Have Been Pediatric Flu Deaths in Tennessee
The State of Tennessee has reported three pediatric flu deaths since the start of flu season which began on October 1st.Tennessee remains in the "very high" category when it comes to flu activity thro...
Feb 02, 2024
Knoxville Police Investigating a Fatal North Knoxville Shooting have Identified the Victim and Suspect
Knoxville Police are still investigating a fatal shooting in North Knoxville and have arrested a suspect and identified the victim.KPD says 19 year-old Makah Logan has been arrested and is is charged ...
Feb 02, 2024
Officer-Involved Shooting as 11 Year-Old Knox County Endangered Child is Found at State Line
An officer-involved shooting in connection to an endangered child alert for 11 year-old Bree Mays out of Knox County who has been found safe at the Tennessee-Georgia line early this morning (Friday).T...
Feb 02, 2024
Two Arrested on Drug Charges in Blount County Following Investigation
Michael Fraize and Courtney Thomas (Courtesy: BCSO)Maryville, TN (WOKI) Two people are in custody, facing numerous drug charges, following an investigation and search of a home in Blount County.BCSO o...
Feb 01, 2024
KCSO: South Doyle High School Freshman Arrested for Threats of Violence
The arrest happened just before midnight on Wednesday, according to KCSO officials. (Frankly Media)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Sheriff’s Office announcing Thursday they have arrested a ...
Feb 01, 2024
