Category Archives: Local News
Former Sevier County Golf Coach Charged with Statutory Rape
Jennifer Paige Blanchard, 38 (Courtesy: SPD)Sevierville, TN (WOKI) A former Sevier County golf coach who worked at Northview Academy in Kodak has been charged with statutory rape.Sevierville Police De...
Nov 02, 2023
LIHEAP, Other Programs Available to Help with Home Heating Costs
(Pexels / Karolina Grabowska)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) If you're worried about having enough money to pay utility bills this winter, you're not alone, and there are programs out there to help.The “Lo...
Nov 02, 2023
KPD: Man Charged after Being Shot by Son at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
(Frankly Media)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A 40-year-old Oliver Springs man is facing charges including aggravated kidnapping and domestic assault following a shooting in a parking garage at East Tennessee C...
Nov 02, 2023
Powell Caretaker Charged with Elder Abuse, Police Say
Kathy McCroskey (Courtesy: JIMS)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Powell caretaker is charged Wednesday, November 1 with elder abuse and domestic assault after fighting with a man under her care.According to a p...
Nov 02, 2023
Suspected Arsonist in Roane County Wildfire is Arrested
Photo courtesy of WVLTThe search for a suspected arsonist in the wildfire in Roane County is over and the suspect is in custody.The Roane County Sheriff’s Office says Billy Wright is accused of ...
Oct 31, 2023
Gay Street to Close to Cars as Part of New Downtown Knoxville Project
Gay Street to close to cars as part of Knoxville project test (Courtesy: WVLT)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The ever-popular Gay Street in downtown Knoxville is set to become a pedestrians-only haven for four ...
Oct 30, 2023
RCSO: Harriman Wildfire 100% Contained, Suspect Wanted for Arson
While the wildfire is located near some homes, Roane County Emergency Services Director Tim Suter said none are in danger as of Monday morning. (Courtesy: WVLT)Harriman, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: A wildfire f...
Oct 30, 2023
KPD: Powell Man Crashes into Police Cruiser, Leads Officers on Multi-Agency Chase
Randy Armes, 32, almost hit an officer before leading the Knoxville Police Department on a chase through North Knoxville. (Courtesy: KPD)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A man is arrested late Sunday night after ...
Oct 30, 2023
Knoxville Police are Investigating a Fatal Accident on Western Avenue
An investigation is underway following a fatal crash on Western Avenue.Knoxville Police called to the crash near Ball Camp Pike Saturday and believe a BMW rear-ended another car causing both cars to f...
Oct 30, 2023
Crews Battling a Wildfire in Roane County
Photo courtesy of WVLTFire Crews in Roane County are batting a wildfire.It’s on Edwards Road between Sugar Grove and Mays Valley in Harriman.The fire was reported behind the Pine Ridge Baptist C...
Oct 30, 2023
