Sevier County, TN (WOKI) Officials in Sevier County have opened the Emergency Operations Center as several roads are shut down throughout the county. Officials say the center opened as a result of flooding throughout the county and is currently operating at a “Level 2.” Additionally, almost two dozen roads are now closed due to flooding,…… MORE
A Tennessee lawmaker is proposing legislation that would make convicted child rapists eligible for the death penalty. House Bill 1663, introduced by House Majority Leader William Lamberth, proposes changing the existing sentencing guidelines for convicted child rapists from 25 to 40 years in prison to 40 to 60 years and would also authorize the use…… MORE
The City of Knoxville has asked the Downtown Knoxville Alliance to survey downtown businesses, local residents and visitors to obtain feedback about the pilot project to open up a portion of S. Gay Street. It would open up the 400 block of S. Gay Street to pedestrians, creating a temporary community space that is similar…… MORE
Former WOKI news and traffic reporter and host Dave Foulk has died just days after announcing he was ending his dialysis and entering hospice care. Dave took to Facebook to announce his decision on January 4th. He died last night at the age of 72 surround by his family including his wife Dena and their…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Remote Area Medical is bringing its free, three-day pop-up clinic to Knoxville this weekend. RAM is a major nonprofit provider of pop-upclinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical care to those in need. The Knoxville Clinic will be held Friday, January 12, 2024 through Sunday, January 14 2024 at the Jacob…… MORE
Blount County, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway after a 2-year-old dies in a mobile home fire in Blount County. Crews were called to White’s Mill Road around 8:30 Sunday morning. The Blount County Sheriff’s Office says there was a woman and other children in the home when the fire broke out, and three people…… MORE
Update: The victim from a fatal hit-and-run crash on Chapman Highway has been identified. Knoxville Police say 61 year-old Arthur Harvey was killed January 2nd. KPD has spoken to the driver who left the scene of the crash and remains in contact with the Knox County District Attorney’s Office, who will make the decision regarding…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating a fire at Atria Weston Place on Lakebrook Blvd. The fire was reported earlier today but is now out. The fire was limited to one room and its contents. Residents were evacuated and taken to the Red Cross building on Middlebrook Pike for temporary shelter. One staff member was…… MORE
The Knoxville Police department has identified the victim in a fatal shooting. 39 year-old Andrea Moore was found dead in a Western Heights apartment in the 1400 block of W. Oldham Avenue on Friday afternoon. Police were searching forReginald Depriest, who is charged with First-degree murder in connection to this case, but he turned himself…… MORE
Update: The Knox County Sheriff’s Office says 16 year-old Kaitlynn Marie Van-Auken has been found safe in South Carolina. Original story: The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to find an endangered, missing teen. 16-year-old Kaitlynn Marie Van-Auken, who goes by Marie, was last seen early Saturday morning in the Middlebrook Pike and…… MORE
