Category Archives: Local News
Knoxville Fire Department Arson Investigation Leads to an Arrest
An arrest is made in connection to a West Knoxville Apartment fire.32-year-old Ronnie Jowers is charged with Aggravated Arson and Evading Arrest for the fire intentionally set at an apartment in the 2...
Aug 18, 2023
Knox County Schools Alert Parents of Communication Issue
Knox County Schools is alerting parents of issues with communication affected by a problem with the system's internet connectivity.The mass alert was sent to parents just before 7:30 a.m. this morning...
Aug 18, 2023
Tractor-trailer Driver Charged with DUI after Crash
A tractor-trailer driver in Loudon County faces a DUI charge after crashing and overturning his vehicle, according to the Lenoir City Police Department (Courtesy: TDOT)Loudon County, TN (WOKI) A tract...
Aug 17, 2023
Clinton High School Put on Lockdown after Reported Threat by Former Student
Photo courtesy of WVLTClinton High School is briefly placed on lockdown after a possible threat.Officials with the Anderson County Sheriff's Office say the threat was reported on the sheriff's office'...
Aug 16, 2023
Rural Metro Fire is Investigating a House Fire that Claims the Life of an Animal
Rural Metro Fire is investigating a fire in Mascot which leaves a presumed family pet dead.Crews called to the home in the 8900 block of C Drive last night and found heavy fire and smoke. The resident...
Aug 16, 2023
Knoxville Man Sentenced to Life for 2019 Double Murder at Rocky Top Apartments
James Allen, 36. (Courtesy: Knox County Court Records)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man is sentenced to life for a 2019 double murder at Rocky Top Apartments.Officials with the Knox County District...
Aug 15, 2023
SCSO: Missing Sevier County Man May Pose Danger to Himself
Sevier County Sheriff's Office looking for missing man, James Grady Russell, 63 (Courtesy: SCSO)Sevier County, Tn (WOKI) Sevier County Sheriff's Office officials are on the lookout for a missing man w...
Aug 15, 2023
UPDATE: Tellico Plains Water Restored after Flooding, Schools Closed Wednesday
Photo courtesy of WVLTUPDATE (8/15/23): Tellico Plains town officials report the water system is back up and running, but a boil advisory is now in effect. "After you boil your water, it is safe to dr...
Aug 15, 2023
Knoxville Police with a Reminder about Keeping a Gun in your Vehicle after Thefts
Knoxville Police are reminding you to make sure you lock your car.Officials say two more guns were stolen from unlocked cars this weekend. So far this year, thieves have stolen more than 70 guns from ...
Aug 15, 2023
The Knox County Mental Health Court Advisory Board will meet for the first time this Thursday to begin ironing out an operations timeline that will establish a court for adult defendants who have seri...
Aug 15, 2023
