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Injured Hiker Rescued in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Injured Hiker Rescued in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

An injured hiker is rescued the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Tennessee Army National Guard performed the emergency rescue near Inspiration Point along the Alum Cave trail Friday night. The hiker was suffering head trauma and needed immediate evacuation to the hospital. TEMA approved the rescue while GSMNP rangers performed first aid until the…MORE

Jogger Finds Dead Body in West Knoxville, KCSO Investigating

Jogger Finds Dead Body in West Knoxville, KCSO Investigating

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a dead body found in West Knoxville. A jogger found the body just off the roadway in the 11 thousand 200 block of South Northshore. KCSO confirmed the woman found Sunday was deceased and her body was taken to the Knox County Regional Forensics Center where an autopsy…MORE

The Chicks Reschedule Knoxville, Nashville Shows

The Chicks Reschedule Knoxville, Nashville Shows

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) If you have tickets to see country band The Chicks at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday night (July 29), you’ll need to make alternate plans. The Chicks have announced that they are rescheduling their Knoxville and Nashville shows due to illness. The announcement coming just after 3:00 Friday afternoon. The Knoxville concert will be…MORE

Knoxville Police Investigating Following Robbery at Sunoco in Fountain City

Knoxville Police Investigating Following Robbery at Sunoco in Fountain City

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An employee of a gas station in Fountain City is lucky to be alive following a robbery Thursday afternoon. Knoxville Police Department officials say officers responded to the Sunoco at 5606 Broadway around 4:30 p.m. They say the victim, an employee of the store, reported that two different white men came in,…MORE

BCSO Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Louisville

BCSO Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Louisville

Louisville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway after a fatal crash Thursday, July 27 in Blount County. Blount County Sheriff’s Office officials say deputies responded to the single-vehicle crash in the 4200 block of Miser Station Road in Louisville around 7:00 p.m. The BCSO says a 22-year-old man, who was riding in the vehicle, was…MORE

Knoxville Police Have Identified Body Found in at Popular Knoxville Greenway

Knoxville Police Have Identified Body Found in at Popular Knoxville Greenway

UPDATE: The body that was recovered at Third Creek Greenway Park on July 15 has positively been identified as Jeffery Dean Mason, DOB 10/16/63. At this time, cause of death remains undetermined, pending further examination by the Regional Forensic Center.  : Original story: KPD NEWS RELEASE: Update on Body Found at Third Creek Greenway Park…MORE

Knoxville Police and Tennessee Highway Patrol are Teaming Up in a Traffic Enforcement Effort to Prevent Fatal Crashes

Knoxville Police and Tennessee Highway Patrol are Teaming Up in a Traffic Enforcement Effort to Prevent Fatal Crashes

Through the end of July, the Knoxville Police Department and Tennessee Highway Patrol will team up to conduct enhanced, high-visibility traffic enforcement in an effort to prevent fatal crashes.   That initiative will run through July 31st and focus specifically on state routes in and around Knoxville, including I-40, I-75, Broadway Street, Pellissippi Parkway, Magnolia Avenue, Clinton…MORE

KY Man Charged with Third DUI after Reportedly Hitting Police Officer’s Cruiser

KY Man Charged with Third DUI after Reportedly Hitting Police Officer’s Cruiser

Tazewell, TN (WOKI) A Kentucky man is facing a slew of charges after reportedly hitting a police officer’s car in Claiborne County. Tazewell Police Department officials say 56 year-old Keith House of London, Kentucky ran an officer off U.S. Highway 25E Wednesday night after nearly colliding with his Dodge Charger police car. The officer pulled…MORE

‘School Mania’ 2023 Hits Chilhowee Park Friday

‘School Mania’ 2023 Hits Chilhowee Park Friday

Knox County, TN (WOKI) Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ “School Mania” will take place Friday, July 28 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Jacob Building in Chilhowee Park. This year, while kids’ attendance is encouraged, it isn’t required; however, vehicles without children will be limited to four supply bags each.…MORE

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