Category Archives: Local News
Plane Crashes, Catches Fire on I-26 in Asheville
Remains of fiery plane crash on I-26 in Asheville after engine failure during a flight. (Courtesy: Skyland Fire Dept.)Asheville, NC (WOKI) Part of I-26 West in North Carolina remains closed following ...
Dec 15, 2023
Morristown Police Reminding Drivers About the Move Over Law After Patrol Car is Hit While Responding to an Accident
On December 13, 2023, at 1:30 pm a Morristown Police Department (MPD) officer who was in his vehicle positioned northbound in the roadway on 25E with all emergency lighting activated to shield citizen...
Dec 15, 2023
Gatlinburg Police Investigating Report of Man Jumping from Space Needle
Gatlinburg Space Needle (Courtesy: Web / gatlinburg.com)Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway in Gatlinburg after a man jumps to his death from the Space Needle.Gatlinburg fire and police...
Dec 14, 2023
Knoxville Police Identify Victim in Deadly Old City Shooting
KPD identifies victim in deadly shooting outside of Knox Rail Salvage on Depot Street (Courtesy: WVLT)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police have now identified the victim in a deadly shooting that hap...
Dec 14, 2023
Jefferson County Man Arrested on Felony Charges for Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Jefferson County man, Bart Gore, 51, arrested on felony charges for Jan. 6 Capitol breach (Courtesy: Department of Justice)Dandridge, TN (WOKI) A Jefferson County man is arrested Tuesday on felony and...
Dec 14, 2023
The Tennessee Disability Coalition has Downgraded the State’s Score this Year
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Thursday the Tennessee Disability Coalition revealed it downgraded the state's score from a D+ to a D in year two of its disability scorecard.The Tennessee Disability C...
Dec 14, 2023
A Mom and Dad Charged with Child Abuse and Kids and Family Dog are Removed from House with Rats and Feces
Photo courtesy of WVLTA Mom and Dad are in custody after the Department of Children's Services and police found their home was unsuitable for children after numerous rats were found running around the...
Dec 14, 2023
Knoxville Police are Investigating a Fatal Shooting in the Old City
Photo courtesy of WVLTKnoxville Police are searching for a suspect in a deadly shooting that happened near the Old City.It happened yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon outside of the Knox Rail Salvage on ...
Dec 14, 2023
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is Asking for Help to Find a Missing Man out of West Knoxville
Authorities need your help finding a missing man.The Knox County Sheriff’s Office says 34 year-old Kyle Dixon was last seen on Saturday afternoon. He was wearing a black jacket and jeans and lef...
Dec 14, 2023
Blount County Man Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud
Blount County man pleads guilty to tax fraud (Credit: Frankly Media)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Blount County man has pleaded guilty to tax fraud and is ordered to pay thousands of dollars in restitution.O...
Dec 13, 2023
