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City Council Member, Knoxville Icon Larry Cox Dies
Councilman Larry Cox (Courtesy: Knox City Council)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville City Council Member and Knoxville icon Larry Cox has died.Cox was a prominent figure in the community for almost 35 yea...
Oct 18, 2023
Knox County Mayor Jacobs Encourages Residents to Sign Up for E-Warning System
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs and other elected leaders are again encouraging residents to sign up for the community-wide "e-warning" notification system designed to keep users informed and safe duri...
Oct 17, 2023
Knoxville Police Still Investigating a Deadly Shooting in Western Heights and Asking for the Public’s Help
Knoxville Police are working leads in a Western Heights murder and asking you to come forward if you have any information.Officers were called to UT Medical Center on October 4th for a shooting victim...
Oct 17, 2023
An Investigation is Underway Following a Serious Crash in Maryville
An investigation is underway following a serious crash in Maryville.It happened yesterday (Monday) on Montvale Road near Montvale Station Road between an SUV and a truck. Fortunately, no one was serio...
Oct 17, 2023
Missing Blount County Teen is Found Dead
Photo courtesy of WVLTUpdated Story: A teen missing out of Blount County has been found dead in his car which had crashed into Chilhowee Lake.The Blount County Sheriff's Office says this is not the ou...
Oct 17, 2023
An Investigation is Underway by Knoxville Police Following an Accident that Shut Down I-40 East in Knox County
Knoxville Police are investigating an accident that shut down I-40 East.The interstate is back open today but closed yesterday when a large pick-up pulling a RV overturned near Chilhowee Drive.One per...
Oct 16, 2023
Knoxville Police Arrest a Woman on Multiple Charges Including Carjacking, Assault, Criminal Trespassing and Vehicle Theft
Photo courtesy of WVLTKnoxville Police arrest a woman on numerous charges following a suspected carjacking, break-in, motor vehicle theft and assault.Police arrested 26-year-old Tesia Taylor following...
Oct 16, 2023
An Investigation is Underway After a Drowning at the Quarry in Fort Dickerson Park
Photo courtesy of WVLT An investigation is underway after a man drowns after jumping off the Fort Dickerson Park Overlook.It happened Friday night when the Knoxville Fire Department was called to the ...
Oct 16, 2023
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department Asking for Help to Find a Drive-By Shooting Suspect
The Jefferson County Sheriff's is asking for help to find a drive-by shooting suspect.The shooting happened on West Old Andrew Johnson Highway in Strawberry Plains Friday night.If you have any informa...
Oct 16, 2023
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Warning Residents of Multiple Vehicle Burglaries
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating numerous vehicle burglaries.The suspect vehicle involved in those burglaries was recovered abandoned in the Halls area off Emory Road near Mayna...
Oct 13, 2023
