Category Archives: Local News
The Girlfriend of the Man Accused of Killing One Blount County Deputy and Injuring Another is Indicted by a Grand Jury
Carrie Matthews, the girlfriend of Kenneth DeHart, Jr. has been indicted by the Sevier County Grand Jury on an accessory after the fact charge.DeHart is charged in the death of Blount County Sheriff's...
May 01, 2024
Girlfriend of Suspect in Blount County Deputy’s Death Indicted by Grand Jury
Sevier County, TN (WOKI) A grand jury Monday indicts the girlfriend of the man accused of killing a Blount County Sheriff’s Office deputy during a traffic stop in February.Carrie Matthews, the g...
Apr 30, 2024
Stolen Car Crash on Broadway Briefly Locks Down Knoxville Middle School
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville middle school was placed on lockdown briefly Tuesday morning as Knoxville police investigated a crash involving a stolen car.Knoxville Police Department officials say ...
Apr 30, 2024
Man Found Guilty in Claiborne County Boating Crash that Killed 12-Year-Old
Claiborne County, TN (WOKI) A man is found guilty Tuesday in a Claiborne County boat crash on Norris Lake that killed a 12-year-old child.Norman Joe Sturgill was sentenced on 13 charges to include veh...
Apr 30, 2024
One Dead after Blount County Shooting, Sheriff’s Office Says
Blount County, TN (WOKI) The Blount County Sheriff's Office has arrested a person in connection to a deadly shooting Friday night in a rural area of the county.BCSO officials say deputies responded to...
Apr 29, 2024
Knoxville Police Identify Victim in Deadly Hit-and-Run, Asking for Help Finding Car
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville police have identified the victim in Friday’s fatal hit-and-run crash on Chapman Highway.Officers called to Chapman Highway at Fort Avenue, just south of the Henle...
Apr 29, 2024
Knoxville Police are Investigating a Shooting in North Knoxville Which Started at a Hotel Parking Lot
Knoxville Police are investigating an early (Monday) morning shooting in North Knoxville.Officers responded to a shooting at the Red Roof Inn on Central Avenue Pike and learned there was a female guns...
Apr 29, 2024
The Owner of a Maryville Restaurant is Charged with Theft for Stealing Thousands in Meat in an Unique Way
The owner of Joe's Italian Cuisine, an Italian restaurant in Maryville, is charged with theft of merchandise after stealing thousands in meat from area grocery stores by putting it in his pants.50 yea...
Apr 29, 2024
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is Investigating a Shooting in a West Knoxville Park
An investigation is underway after a woman is shot in a West Knoxville park.The Knox County Sheriff's Office was called to McFee Park yesterday (Sunday) morning for a woman who had been shot in the fo...
Apr 29, 2024
Jefferson County Nurse Charged after Stealing Pills from Patient, Sheriff’s Office Says
Jefferson City, TN (WOKI) An in-home nurse in Jefferson City is facing several charges after authorities say she stole medication from one of her patients.Officials with the Jefferson County Sheriff's...
Apr 26, 2024
