Category Archives: Local News
Knoxville Police Identify the Victim in a Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Northshore Drive
UPDATE: Knoxville, TN (KPD / WOKI) – UPDATE: The victim of the fatal crash that happened early Saturday morning on Northshore Drive has been identified as Jessica Rainwater, 28 of Knoxville, Ten...
Syndicated Author Jul 21, 2025

Knoxville Police Charge Man in Connection to a Fatal Crash on Western Avenue
21-year-old Kevin Zaragoza, of Knoxville, was taken into custody on multiple charges, including vehicular homicide, following a fatal early-morning crash on Western Avenue. At just after 1:30 a.m. on ...
Syndicated Author Jul 21, 2025

TWRA Releases the Identity of Norris Lake Fatal Boating Incident Victim
CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (TWRA / WOKI) - The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has released the identity of the victim involved in a fatal boating incident that occurred on Norris Lake near Spring...
Syndicated Author Jul 20, 2025

Blount County Homeowners Receiving Suspicious Letters About Property Deeds
KNOXVILLE, TN ( Story courtesy of WVLT) – The Blount County Register of Deeds Office is getting a lot of calls and people walking in to talk about letters homeowners are receiving in the mail.A ...
Syndicated Author Jul 18, 2025

Summit Medical Group Negotiations with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Stall
Over the course of the past year, Summit Medical Group (Summit) has engaged in good-faith negotiations with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST). Despite its best efforts, Summit has been unable ...
Syndicated Author Jul 18, 2025

KNOXVILLE MAN ARRESTED, COCAINE AND OTHER ILLICIT DRUGS SEIZED FOLLOWING ONGOING MULTI-AGENCY INVESTIGATION
KNOX COUNTY, TN (TBI / WOKI) – A joint ongoing investigation that began earlier this year has resulted in the arrest of a Knoxville man and the seizure of cocaine and other illicit drugs.In Febr...
Syndicated Author Jul 18, 2025

THP: Woman Falls Asleep While Driving in Jefferson County, Crashes into Bridge
Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating after a woman is injured after crashing into a bridge Thursday morning on Old Dandridge Pike.THP’s preliminary report in...
Syndicated Author Jul 17, 2025

BCSO: Maryville Man Arrested after Two Pounds of Marijuana, THC Products Seized in Search
Maryville, TN (WOKI) A Maryville man is facing several charges following an investigation into alleged drug sales out of a home in Blount County.Officials with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office...
Syndicated Author Jul 17, 2025

Missing Monroe County Man Found in Alabama, Sheriff’s Office Says
Monroe County, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 7/17: A Monroe County man missing since July 9 is found safe Thursday.Officials with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office announcing that 31-year-old Jared Keller was loc...
Syndicated Author Jul 17, 2025

The Tennessee Department of Human Services says Staff at Clinton Daycare Did Not Report Suspected Child Abuse to DCS
The Tennessee Department of Human Services says staff at a Clinton daycare did not report suspected child abuse or neglect to the Department of Children Services.They found on July 2 that some inciden...
Syndicated Author Jul 17, 2025