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Knoxville Police Department Going for National Accreditation, Seeks Public Input on Performance

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department and its training academy are signing-on for a hefty exam next year. A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will examine all aspects of the Knoxville Police Department’s and KPD Training Academy’s policy and procedures, management, and operations next year.…MORE

Two Knoxville Men Arrested for Attempted Murder

Two Knoxville Men Arrested for Attempted Murder

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police arrest two men for attempted first-degree murder in a shooting that occurred in October. Police say Sean Collins and Anthony Glenn worked together to shoot a man on E. Fifth Ave with Glenn firing the weapon, which belonged to Collins, shooting a man in the head while he was in…MORE

KCSO: Actively Searching for Suspects after Shooting at Officers

KCSO: Actively Searching for Suspects after Shooting at Officers

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two suspects who shot at officers responding to a call early this morning. Officers were called to a possible car burglary in the 3500 block of Wexgate Road in the Karns Community and confronted two suspects; at least one of the suspects fired at…MORE

Police Find Van but Suspect Remains “At-Large” after Lenoir City Shooting

Police Find Van but Suspect Remains “At-Large” after Lenoir City Shooting

Lenoir City, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: Police find the white van but not the suspect wanted in a shooting early Friday morning in Lenoir City. The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office says James Burch remains at-large and is considered armed and dangerous. Officials say Burch shot his wife, three times, at a home in the 22000 block…MORE

A Woman Convicted of Second Degree Murder Following a Three Day Trial

A Woman Convicted of Second Degree Murder Following a Three Day Trial

A Knoxville woman is convicted of a second degree murder charge after a woman she reportedly got into a fight with dies from a gunshot wound at the hospital. 21 year-old Kyeisha Dalton was found guilty of the crime after a three day trial. She was identified as a suspect in the shooting on Jourolman…MORE

Dolly Parton’s Stampede is Celebrating Christmas with a Special Dinner Show

Dolly Parton’s Stampede is Celebrating Christmas with a Special Dinner Show

 It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Dolly Parton’s Stampede, when the dinner show is transformed into a holiday wonderland filled with the sights and sounds of Christmas. Known as “The Most Fun Place to Eat in the Smokies,” Christmas at Dolly Parton’s Stampede takes guests on a lively yuletide adventure including a…MORE

Knoxville City Councilwoman Singh Officially Announces Run for State House, District 90

Knoxville City Councilwoman Singh Officially Announces Run for State House, District 90

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) She’s made it official. A Knoxville city councilwoman announces her candidacy Thursday, November 9 for Tennessee State House District 90. Currently in her second term on the Knoxville City Council, serving the 3rd District, Seema Singh is setting her sights on Representative Gloria Johnson’s seat in Nashville. Johnson is running against Marsha…MORE

Teen Facing Assault, Other Charges after Shooting Near Morristown West High School

Teen Facing Assault, Other Charges after Shooting Near Morristown West High School

Morristown, TN (WOKI) A 17-year-old is facing several charges after a shooting Tuesday on Sulphur Springs Road near Morristown-Hamblen High School West. Morristown Police Department officials say a 17-year-old boy was injured in the shooting which took place near an apartment complex across from the school. They say the suspect was found shortly after the…MORE

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