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Monroe County SWAT Search Leads to Four Arrests
Four suspects arrested for narcotics trafficking (Courtesy: Monroe Police)Monroe County, TN (WOKI) Four people are arrested Thursday in Monroe County on suspicion of drug trafficking.Officials with th...
Aug 03, 2023
GSMNP Officials Seek Vandal Responsible for Graffiti Along Laurel Falls Trail
The rocks along the trail are spray painted with symbols, the initials "D+F" and more. (Courtesy: GSMNP)Gatlinburg, Tn (WOKI) “Graffiti is vandalism;” that’s the message from Great S...
Aug 03, 2023
Authorities in Monroe County Urging People in One Area of Town to Give Them a Call Following the Arrest of a Man Driving without Tires
A man is arrested in Monroe County after a deputy sees him driving a car with no tires.A MCSO deputy saw the car driving towards Madisonville, sending sparks everywhere including on to the deputy̵...
Aug 03, 2023
Hamblen County Man Arrested and Charged for Allegedly Breaking into a Home with a Chainsaw then Setting it on Fire
Photo courtesy of WVLTA man is arrested and facing charges, including three counts of attempted first-degree murder kidnapping and assault, after he attempted to force his way into a home with a chain...
Aug 03, 2023
Knoxville Police are Investigating a Fatal Shooting in Northeast Knoxville Involving Brothers
Police called to the 2600 block of Copeland Street last night and found 22-year-old Joseph Norris who had been shot multiple times. Officers treated him at the scene until he was taken to the hospital...
Aug 03, 2023
Scott County Deputy Resigns after Improper Firing of Weapon, Sheriff Says
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) A Scott County Sheriff's Office deputy has resigned after an internal investigation into a call he made on June 2.Through correspondence with our news partner WVLT, Sheriff...
Aug 02, 2023
Tennessee Highway Patrol is Investigating Another Pedestrian Hit on I-75 in Campbell County
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Campbell County involving a pedestrian hit on Interstate 75 North at mile marker 139.Authorities were called to the scene earlier this morning ...
Aug 02, 2023
Knoxville Police are Investigating After Finding a Body in North Knoxville
Photo courtesy of WVLTKnoxville Police are investigating after finding a body in North Knoxville.The body was found early this morning at the corner of N. Broadway and Atlantic Avenue.KPD says they ar...
Aug 02, 2023
A Knoxville Firefighter Injured During Early Morning House Fire in East Knoxville
A Knoxville firefighter is injured while battling an early morning house fire on Louise Avenue in East Knoxville.KFD Crews say the structure was fully involved when they arrived just after 5:30 this m...
Aug 02, 2023
Police Search for Shooter in North Knoxville
Man shot multiple times at Edgewood Park, police say (Courtesy: KPD)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police are currently investigating a shooting at Edgewood Park in North Knoxville.KPD officials repor...
Aug 01, 2023
