Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters has issued a proclamation declaring today (Friday) a day of mourning to remember the life of former sheriff Ronald “Hoss” Seals, who passed away yesterday (Thursday). Seals served as sheriff for just over 15 years in Sevier County from 2007 to 2022, capping a 49-year career in law enforcement. As…… MORE
An Endangered Young Adult Alert in accordance with the Holly Bobo Act is issued on behalf of the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office for 19 year old Hollynn Snapp. She was last seen on October 15th in the area of Bell Ridge Dr., in Kingsport. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-TBI-FIND.… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) We’re learning more now about the cause of a deadly fire early Wednesday morning in North Knox County. Officials with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office say 66 year-old Karen Sue Rutledge of Knoxville died in a house fire on Fort Sumter Road. They say the sheriff’s office and Rural Metro Fire responded…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) Knox County has awarded a new ambulance contract to American Medical Response, also known as AMR. The move comes weeks after an emergency operations center opened after no AMR ambulances were available. Our news partner WVLT Thursday reporting that city and county leaders have discussed what needs to be fixed…… MORE
Lenoir City, TN (WOKI) A multi-state search ends with the arrests of two people wanted on charges stemming from a shooting and robbery at the Lenoir City Walmart in June. Lenoir City Police Chief Don White thanked the agencies involved during a press conference Thursday. “The cooperation that went into this case and to be…… MORE
A Knox County School is on soft lockdown while Knoxville Police investigate a possible threat. Northwest Middle school was placed on hard lockdown this (Thursday) morning as a precaution but that lockdown transitioned to a soft lockdown not long after. Officials say there is no active emergency or verified threats at Northwest Middle at this…… MORE
Update (10:52 a.m. 10/26/23) I 75 South has re-opened OriginaI: -75 South is closed at MM 60 in Monroe County due to an overturned tractor-trailer. That’s near the Sweetwater exit. The Tennessee Department of Transportation says this is a Haz-Mat situation. Traffic is being diverted in the area. UPDATE (10:33 a.m. 10/26/23) : All lanes…… MORE
Updated story: The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash in North Knox County and have identified the victim. Officers called to West Emory Road near Holgate Lane yesterday afternoon and say 23 year-old Daniel Bell died as a result of the crash. No further details have been released. Original story: The Knox…… MORE
Current Status: October 25, 2023 Bridge repair work scheduled for October 27-October 30 has been postponed and will be rescheduled in the weeks to come. October 9, 2023 In June 2022, the Tennessee Department of Transportation began rehabilitation of the I-640 corridor between the North Broadway Interchange and the I-40 Interchange (East of downtown Knoxville). …… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Crossville man is arrested Tuesday, October 24 after exposing himself to over 70 children in Knoxville. Knoxville Police Department officials say around 9:40 a.m. KPD officers responded to a call of indecent exposure at Calhoun’s on the River on Neyland Drive. They say responding officers spoke with the caller, who told…… MORE
