Category Archives: Local News
Knoxville Police Arrest Two People in Connection to a Shooting at a Northeast Knoxville Business
Two people were arrested after KPD officers responded to shots fired at the Evape Tavern and Dispensary on North Central Street early Tuesday morning. At around 2:40 a.m. on June 3, 2025, office...
Jun 03, 2025
Sweetwater Police Searching for a Bear and Appalachian Bear Rescue has a Message if you See a Bear Cub
Police are asking people in Sweetwater to be on alert.That’s because they are still searching for a bear that was spotted in the city yesterday (Monday).Sweetwater Police say the bear was spotte...
Jun 03, 2025
TDOT Beginning Paving Projects Across Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is using part of its $80 million dollars in recurring and $1 billion dollars in non-recurring dollars to accelerate, leverage, and add new projects to the de...
Jun 03, 2025
Richard L. Bean Resigns as Head of Detention Center, Knox County Mayor Responds
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Richard L. Bean, the embattled director of Knox County’s juvenile detention center, is stepping down from his role at the facility.That, according to Knox County Mayor Glenn...
May 30, 2025
Loudon County Tornado Injures Five People, National Weather Service Says
Philadelphia, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: The National Weather Service confirming that a tornado touched down Friday morning in Loudon County.NWS officials say the storm, which blew through the Philadelphia are...
May 30, 2025
Morristown Family Charged after Shots Fired at Business, Police Say
Morristown, TN (WOKI) Five family members living in Morristown are charged after an incident, investigated by the Hamblen County Sheriff's Office, involving a business damaged by gunfire.Two juveniles...
May 30, 2025
Knoxville Police Asking for Witnesses of a Shooting at Montgomery Village to Come Forward
Knoxville Police are asking for help to find witnesses to a shooting in Montgomery Village.Detectives are asking everyone who saw shooting that happened around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.Police say gunsho...
May 30, 2025
Discover the Smokies with New Summer and Fall Public Programs
GATLINBURG, TN - Join us this summer and fall for a series of exciting, family-friendly programs in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, starting June 7. Visitors are invited to take a hike with a ran...
May 30, 2025
A Sevier County Man Reportedly Stabbed His Brother to Death and ‘Drowned and Mutilated’ His Dog is Facing Charges
A Sevier County man is facing charges after he stabbed his brother to death and "drowned, mutilated and incinerated" the family dog.Deputies with the Sevier County Sheriff's Office responded to the 10...
May 30, 2025
Knoxville Police Report Zero Fatalities in 2025 Memorial Day Traffic Report
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department out with some good news Thursday following high-visibility traffic enforcement operations over the Memorial Day weekend.KPD reporting there were NO...
May 29, 2025
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