Category Archives: Local News
Man Could See Decades Behind Bars after Sexually Assaulting Two Minors, DA Says
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A man is facing decades in prison after being convicted Thursday for sexually assaulting two minors.According to District Attorney Charme Allen’s office, 35-year-old Ray Ell...
Aug 09, 2024
KCSO: 16-Year-Old Student in Critical but Stable Condition Following Hit and Run, Police Searching for Driver
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A 16-year-old Knox County Schools student is in critical but stable condition Friday morning following a hit and run crash in West Knox County.The Knox County Sheriff's Office say...
Aug 09, 2024
New Parental Consent Law in Effect as School Resumes Across the State
Nashville, TN (WOKI) As school starts back, lawmakers are reminding everyone of Tennessee's new parental consent law.The new law requires the doctor or nurse to consult with parents by phone or text b...
Aug 08, 2024
KCSO: Hit-and-Run at Knox County School Bus Stop under Investigation
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a Knox County Schools student was hit by a car Thursday morning while waiting on a school bus.The girl was at the bus stop ...
Aug 08, 2024
INVESTIGATION INTO DISTRIBUTION OF METH IN EAST TENNESSEE RESULTS IN MULTIPLE INDICTMENTS
KNOX COUNTY – An ongoing investigation by special agents in TBI's Drug Investigation Division and agents with the 5th Judicial District Drug Task Force has resulted in the indictment of 15 ...
Aug 08, 2024
Knox County Schools Still Dealing with Bus Driver Shortage
Knox County Schools are still dealing with a bus driver shortage.While every child still has a ride to school and is not missing any instructional time some obviously are going to come a little bit ea...
Aug 08, 2024
Forest Inventory Underway on Tennessee State Forests
NASHVILLE- Tennessee’s state forests are undergoing a comprehensive inventory aimed at promoting sustainable forest management.The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) ...
Aug 08, 2024
Knox County Public Library Offers Dozens of Resources for Homework Help
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.- With school set to start tomorrow, Knox County Public Library wants to remind families that it offers dozens of research options to help local students get ahead.First and foremost? ...
Aug 07, 2024
Medic in Competition with Blood Assurance as Smokies Take on Lookouts
MEDIC and Chattanooga-based Blood Assurance kick off their annual competition on August 6 - 11. The center collecting the most red blood cells through the week will be the winner! This competition ali...
Aug 07, 2024
Knoxville Police Say Efforts to Reduce Gun Violence are Working
Knoxville Police say collaborative efforts to reduce gun violence in the area are paying off.Officials say "If you look at our numbers year-to-date right now, all fatal and non- fatal are down 33 perc...
Aug 06, 2024
