Category Archives: Local News

KCHD will Observe Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
KCHD, Partners to Observe Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day Knoxville, Tenn. - The Knox County Health Department and several community partners are holding their seventh observation ...
Syndicated Author Oct 12, 2023

Knoxville Man Sees 37 Years Added to Life Sentence for 2020 Triple Murder
Desmon Rhea, 27 (Courtesy: KCSO)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A man found guilty in April for the 2020 murders of three women has been sentenced to life without parole plus 37 years.In April 2023, 27 year-old ...
Syndicated Author Oct 10, 2023

‘Deadly and Merciless’ | Unknown Deadly Disease Killing Bears at Appalachian Bear Rescue
'Deadly and merciless' | Appalachian Bear Rescue bears facing deadly disease (Courtesy: ABR)Townsend, TN (WOKI) The second bear in three days has died at Appalachian Bear Rescue.ABR officials Tuesday ...
Syndicated Author Oct 10, 2023

Knoxville Police Investigating Chapman Highway Shooting
(Frankly Media)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a shooting Monday night on Chapman Highway near Shoney’s.KPD officials say officers responded to 2401 Chapman...
Syndicated Author Oct 10, 2023

Knoxville Jewish Alliance is Accepting Donations to Help Israel’s Soldiers During this War
As the conflict in Israel continues, people here in East Tennessee are coming together to help those in the line of danger.The Knoxville Jewish Alliance held a prayer rally Monday night where nearly 1...
Syndicated Author Oct 10, 2023

Important Dates for Upcoming Elections in Knox County
Voter Registration Deadline - the deadline to register to vote, as well as to register as a property qualified voter, in the November 7th, 2023 City of Knoxville Regular Election is Tuesday, October 1...
Syndicated Author Oct 10, 2023

An Investigation is Underway by the Knoxville Fire Department to Determine the Cause of an Early Morning North Knoxville Fire
An investigation is underway following an early morning structure fire in North Knoxville.Knoxville fire department crews responding to the 2800 block of Linden Avenue and found flames at the back of ...
Syndicated Author Oct 10, 2023

Rutherford Co. Sheriff’s Office Out with Advice on Turning-In Rogue Cows in Tennessee
(Courtesy: WVLT / WILX)Nashville, TN (WOKI) The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, south of Nashville, is out with advice for all Tennesseans on what to do if you spot a cow that’s gone rogue.R...
Syndicated Author Oct 09, 2023

Knoxville Police Investigating East Knoxville Fatal Shooting
(Courtesy: KPD)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following a fatal shooting Monday in East Knoxville.Knoxville Police Department officials say the shooting happened on the corner of Be...
Syndicated Author Oct 09, 2023

TDEC Mobile Household Hazardous Waste Collection Service in East Tennessee this Weekend
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Cumberland and Jefferson counties this Saturday.That includes cleaning fl...
Syndicated Author Oct 09, 2023