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RCSO: Harriman Wildfire 100% Contained, Suspect Wanted for Arson
While the wildfire is located near some homes, Roane County Emergency Services Director Tim Suter said none are in danger as of Monday morning. (Courtesy: WVLT)Harriman, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: A wildfire f...
Syndicated Author Oct 30, 2023

KPD: Powell Man Crashes into Police Cruiser, Leads Officers on Multi-Agency Chase
Randy Armes, 32, almost hit an officer before leading the Knoxville Police Department on a chase through North Knoxville. (Courtesy: KPD)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A man is arrested late Sunday night after ...
Syndicated Author Oct 30, 2023

Knoxville Police are Investigating a Fatal Accident on Western Avenue
An investigation is underway following a fatal crash on Western Avenue.Knoxville Police called to the crash near Ball Camp Pike Saturday and believe a BMW rear-ended another car causing both cars to f...
Syndicated Author Oct 30, 2023

Crews Battling a Wildfire in Roane County
Photo courtesy of WVLTFire Crews in Roane County are batting a wildfire.It’s on Edwards Road between Sugar Grove and Mays Valley in Harriman.The fire was reported behind the Pine Ridge Baptist C...
Syndicated Author Oct 30, 2023

Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top Continuing The Sharp Dressed Man Tour into Next Year with a Date at Thompson Boling Arena
Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top continuing the sharp dressed simple man tour into next year.They will be playing Thompson Boling Arena March 15th with Black Stone Cherry opening the show.Tickets go on sale ...
Syndicated Author Oct 30, 2023

USPS to Review Mail Processing at Knoxville Distribution Center, Public Input Encouraged
(Pexels / Blue Arauz)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A USPS processing and distribution center in Knoxville is soon to come under review by the feds, and your input as part of that process is encouraged.The R...
Syndicated Author Oct 27, 2023

Sobriety Checkpoints in East Tennessee
Knoxville Police and the Tennessee Highway Patrol conducting sobriety checkpoints today.KPD will be on Kingston Pike in West Knoxville and the THP will be on East Emory Road and Washington Pike in Kno...
Syndicated Author Oct 27, 2023

A Man is Charged in a Fatal Summer Boating Accident on Norris Lake
A man is charged in a boating accident on Norris Lake that killed a 12-year-old boy.The Claiborne County Sheriff's Office says Norman Sturgill is charged with aggravated vehicular among other charges ...
Syndicated Author Oct 27, 2023

TDOT Announcing Postponement of Planned Bridge Work on I-640 in Knox County
Current Status: October 25, 2023Bridge repair work scheduled for October 27-October 30 has been postponed and will be rescheduled in the weeks to come. October 9, 2023In June 2022, the Tenn...
Syndicated Author Oct 26, 2023

Crossville Man Arrested after Exposing Himself to 78 Children, Knoxville Police Say
Zachary Walden, 29, was charged with indecent exposure and disorderly conduct, police say. (Courtesy: KPD)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Crossville man is arrested Tuesday, October 24 after exposing himself t...
Syndicated Author Oct 25, 2023