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Rural Metro is investigating a house fire in East Knox County.It happened last night (Tuesday) in the 8100 block of Clay’s Corner. Crews found flames coming from the front of the home which suff...

If you have a teen driver, highway officials say now is the time to start talking with them about the dangers of being on the road.Officials say we’re officially in what’s known as the 100...

The Knox County Sheriff's Office is investigating a rollover crash in North Knox County.One person was ejected from the car and taken to the hospital, their condition has not been released.Two other p...

Sevierville, TN (WVLT/WOKI) Boasting 74-thousand square feet, over 100 gas pumps, and one friendly beaver with all the trappings, Buc-ee’s Sevierville location is tentatively set to open on June...

Photo courtesy of WVLTThe Safe Haven Baby Box installed at the Knoxville Fire Department Station number 17 on Western Avenue has been used for the first time.KFD officials say a healthy baby boy was s...

UPDATE: NewsTalk 98.7 (WOKI) is learning more now about a shooting that occurred Monday afternoon (5/29) at Victor Ashe Park on Bradshaw Road.Knoxville Police Department officials say the shooting was...

East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers asking for help to find a missing Knoxville teen.15 year-old Tashawn Lambert was last seen by his Dad on May 23rd who believes his son could be staying with a frie...

A months-long investigation ends in a murder charge for a state prison inmate in Northeast Tennessee.Forty-eight year old Gregory Barner has been charged with first degree murder in the death of fello...

Memorial Day Weekend has many of us looking to the water.Community swimming pools and splash pads opening across East Tennessee.The Oak Ridge pool will be open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. today (Friday) th...

Updated story: An arrest made in the death of a teen found in a Clinton home.A juvenile taken into custody this morning charged with Homicide, Aggravated Assault, Reckless Endangerment and Unlawful Po...