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TN Representative Gloria Johnson Makes a Major Political Announcement
Tennessee Representative Gloria Johnson is running for U.S. Senate against current Senator Marsha Blackburn next year.Johnson's campaign releasing a statement this morning, she is the current Democrat...
Syndicated Author Sep 05, 2023

A Woman Charged with Elder Abuse and Other Charges after Breaking into a Knoxville Home
Photo courtesy of WVLTA woman is charged with elder abuse after breaking into a Knoxville home.It happened Friday night on Babelay Road. When officers arrived, the 91 year old homeowner told them that...
Syndicated Author Sep 05, 2023

Knoxville Police are Investigating a Shooting that Leads to the Arrest of a Teen Girl
The investigation into a shooting on Coker Avenue remains on-going and a teen is charged with attempted second-degree murder among other charges.Knoxville Police were called to the shooting yesterday ...
Syndicated Author Sep 05, 2023

Body Found on Douglas Lake, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Investigating
The fishermen found the body around 11 a.m., according to JCSO officials, near Indian Creek Road on the shore of the lake. (Courtesy: JCSO Facebook) Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) The Jefferson County Sh...
Syndicated Author Sep 01, 2023

A Knoxville City Council Candidate has Passed Away
Photo courtesy of WVLTFormer Knox County Election Commissioner and City Council At-Large Seat A candidate Cameron Brooks has passed away.He passed away Friday morning after developing advanced sepsis ...
Syndicated Author Sep 01, 2023

A Knoxville Woman is Arrested and Charged after Abandoning Children While Fleeing Police
Photo courtesy of WVLTA Knoxville woman is in jail after abandoning two children while running from the police.Police say 37 year-old Kasey Clevenger was taken into custody after leaving the children ...
Syndicated Author Sep 01, 2023

COVID Cases are on the Rise in Knox County
There has been a steady line of COVID cases in Knox County with the Knox County Health Department reporting more than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 affecting the Knoxville area.These new cases have been...
Syndicated Author Sep 01, 2023

TDOT: Road Construction Expected to Cause Temporary Traffic Delays on Alcoa Highway
Road construction sign (Courtesy: WVLT / WSAW)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) If you travel Alcoa Highway (US 129/State Route 115), plan for delays starting after Labor Day.The Tennessee Department of Transporta...
Syndicated Author Aug 31, 2023

TBI: Roane County Man Charged with Arson Following Multiple Fires at Same Home
(File: Frankly Media)Rockwood, TN (WOKI) A Roane County man is arrested and charged with arson after authorities determine he set multiple fires, intentionally, at the same residence.Officials with th...
Syndicated Author Aug 31, 2023

Skeletal Remains Discovered in Sevier County Await Examination, Identification by Forensics Center
(File: Frankly Media)Sevierville, TN (WOKI) Skeletal remains found last week in Sevier County have been recovered and sent for examination.Officials with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office say t...
Syndicated Author Aug 30, 2023