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KPD: Knoxville Man Facing DUI, Child Abuse Charges after Falling Asleep at the Wheel with Baby in Truck
Ryan Daniel Helms, 38 (JIMS)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police arrest a man after falling asleep at the wheel on Chapman Highway with a baby in his truck.Knoxville Police Department officials say 3...
Jul 21, 2023
UT, DICK’S House of Sport Collaborate to Launch New T-Shirt at Exclusive Event
The University of Tennessee and DICK'S House of Sport prepare to release a new Volunteers fan tee shirt for the 2023 season. (Courtesy: WVLT)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The University of Tennessee and DICK'S...
Jul 21, 2023
Knoxville Police Identify the Two Bodies Found on Knoxville College Campus
Knoxville Police have identified the bodies found in a building on the old Knoxville College Campus.58 year old William Trollinger and 21 year old Nora Vick we’re found on Sunday and KPD offiica...
Jul 21, 2023
Authorities Working a Fatal Accident Involving a Pedestrian Which Shuts Down One Lane of I-75 in Campbell County
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian this (Friday) morning in Campbell County.The pedestrian was hit on I-75 north near mile marker 153, just south of Jel...
Jul 21, 2023
Drug Bust Results in Arrest of Three People by Knox County Sheriff’s Deputies on Multiple Charges
Photo courtesy of WVLTThree people are in custody after a drug bust by the Knox County Sheriff's Office in West Knoxville.Deputies went to a home on Roundtree Road and found over 100 pounds of drugs, ...
Jul 21, 2023
Knox County Mayor Changes Policy to Allow Guns in Libraries
Glenn Jacobs changes policy to allow guns in Knox County libraries (WVLT / WBXX / WOKI)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) ICYMI: Permit-holders may now carry guns in Knox County libraries.That change in policy goin...
Jul 20, 2023
Over 14 Dogs Found in ‘Abhorrent’ Conditions in Sevierville Mobile Home, Two Arrested
Norman Miller, 57, and Angela Miller, 61 (SPD)Sevierville, TN (WOKI) A Sevierville couple is facing animal cruelty charges after police find more than 14 dogs Wednesday living in what officials say we...
Jul 20, 2023
UT Medical Center Offering Free Prostate Cancer Screenings
The University of Tennessee Medical Center was mentioned in the US News Best Hospital report. / Source: (UT Medical Center) (Courtesy: WVLT)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The University of Tennessee Medical Cen...
Jul 20, 2023
East Tennessee Ties to Newly Released Movie Oppenheimer
Photo courtesy of WVLTThe much-anticipated "Oppenheimer" movie is in theatres.It's a war drama about the development of the atomic bomb in World War II which has ties to East Tennessee.August 6th and ...
Jul 20, 2023
Former Firefighter Arrested in Connection to Theft of Equipment from New Market Fire and Rescue Station
Photo courtesy of WVLTA former firefighter is arrested for stealing over $60,000 of equipment from a fire engine and tanker at the New Market Fire and Rescue Station #2 in Strawberry Plains.Three peop...
Jul 20, 2023
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