Category Archives: Local News
An Investigation is Underway Following a Serious Crash in Maryville
An investigation is underway following a serious crash in Maryville.It happened yesterday (Monday) on Montvale Road near Montvale Station Road between an SUV and a truck. Fortunately, no one was serio...
Oct 17, 2023
Missing Blount County Teen is Found Dead
Photo courtesy of WVLTUpdated Story: A teen missing out of Blount County has been found dead in his car which had crashed into Chilhowee Lake.The Blount County Sheriff's Office says this is not the ou...
Oct 17, 2023
An Investigation is Underway by Knoxville Police Following an Accident that Shut Down I-40 East in Knox County
Knoxville Police are investigating an accident that shut down I-40 East.The interstate is back open today but closed yesterday when a large pick-up pulling a RV overturned near Chilhowee Drive.One per...
Oct 16, 2023
Knoxville Police Arrest a Woman on Multiple Charges Including Carjacking, Assault, Criminal Trespassing and Vehicle Theft
Photo courtesy of WVLTKnoxville Police arrest a woman on numerous charges following a suspected carjacking, break-in, motor vehicle theft and assault.Police arrested 26-year-old Tesia Taylor following...
Oct 16, 2023
An Investigation is Underway After a Drowning at the Quarry in Fort Dickerson Park
Photo courtesy of WVLT An investigation is underway after a man drowns after jumping off the Fort Dickerson Park Overlook.It happened Friday night when the Knoxville Fire Department was called to the ...
Oct 16, 2023
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department Asking for Help to Find a Drive-By Shooting Suspect
The Jefferson County Sheriff's is asking for help to find a drive-by shooting suspect.The shooting happened on West Old Andrew Johnson Highway in Strawberry Plains Friday night.If you have any informa...
Oct 16, 2023
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Warning Residents of Multiple Vehicle Burglaries
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating numerous vehicle burglaries.The suspect vehicle involved in those burglaries was recovered abandoned in the Halls area off Emory Road near Mayna...
Oct 13, 2023
The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating the Cause of an East Knoxville House Fire
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating a house fire that causes significant damage to an East Knoxville home.Crews called to the 3500 block of Skyline Drive last night (Thursday) and found the...
Oct 13, 2023
Funeral Services Announced for Gibbs High School Graduate Killed in Army Transport Accident
A memorial service for Gibbs High School Graduate Army Specialist Jeremy Evans who died in Alaska when a transport vehicle flipped is scheduled.Evans was one of the two soldiers killed. His unit has p...
Oct 13, 2023
Knoxville Police Identify Victim in MLK Jr. Avenue Shooting
(Courtesy: KPD)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department Thursday identified the victim of a fatal shooting Monday, October 9 in East Knoxville.KPD officials say the shooting happened on th...
Oct 12, 2023
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