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Sevier County Sheriff's Office officials seek the public's help in finding a missing man, John Hancock, 55. (Courtesy: Sevier County Sheriff’s Office)Sevier County, TN (WOKI) UPDATE (8/18/23): I...

A person was airlifted by UT Lifestar Friday. (Courtesy: Rural Metro)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UT Lifestar is dispatched Friday afternoon for a medical emergency at a church in Northeast Knox County.Offici...

Allison Coronado, 35 (Courtesy: KPD)Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) A woman is charged by Knoxville Police for attacking two minors.KPD has arrested 35 year-old Allison Coronado charging her with assault ...

An investigation is underway after two Knoxville Police officers are shot at while patrolling the city.KPD says the reported shooting happened last night as the two officers, in full uniform, were pat...

Water is now safe to drink in Tellico Plains.Recent flooding prompted a boil advisory for the area and closed Monroe County schools which have also re-opened.Mayor Marilyn Parker says a few people are...

An arrest is made in connection to a West Knoxville Apartment fire.32-year-old Ronnie Jowers is charged with Aggravated Arson and Evading Arrest for the fire intentionally set at an apartment in the 2...

Knox County Schools is alerting parents of issues with communication affected by a problem with the system's internet connectivity.The mass alert was sent to parents just before 7:30 a.m. this morning...

A tractor-trailer driver in Loudon County faces a DUI charge after crashing and overturning his vehicle, according to the Lenoir City Police Department (Courtesy: TDOT)Loudon County, TN (WOKI) A tract...

Photo courtesy of WVLTClinton High School is briefly placed on lockdown after a possible threat.Officials with the Anderson County Sheriff's Office say the threat was reported on the sheriff's office'...

Rural Metro Fire is investigating a fire in Mascot which leaves a presumed family pet dead.Crews called to the home in the 8900 block of C Drive last night and found heavy fire and smoke. The resident...