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Stolen Car Crash on Broadway Briefly Locks Down Knoxville Middle School
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville middle school was placed on lockdown briefly Tuesday morning as Knoxville police investigated a crash involving a stolen car.Knoxville Police Department officials say ...
Apr 30, 2024
Man Found Guilty in Claiborne County Boating Crash that Killed 12-Year-Old
Claiborne County, TN (WOKI) A man is found guilty Tuesday in a Claiborne County boat crash on Norris Lake that killed a 12-year-old child.Norman Joe Sturgill was sentenced on 13 charges to include veh...
Apr 30, 2024
One Dead after Blount County Shooting, Sheriff’s Office Says
Blount County, TN (WOKI) The Blount County Sheriff's Office has arrested a person in connection to a deadly shooting Friday night in a rural area of the county.BCSO officials say deputies responded to...
Apr 29, 2024
Knoxville Police Identify Victim in Deadly Hit-and-Run, Asking for Help Finding Car
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville police have identified the victim in Friday’s fatal hit-and-run crash on Chapman Highway.Officers called to Chapman Highway at Fort Avenue, just south of the Henle...
Apr 29, 2024
Knoxville Police are Investigating a Shooting in North Knoxville Which Started at a Hotel Parking Lot
Knoxville Police are investigating an early (Monday) morning shooting in North Knoxville.Officers responded to a shooting at the Red Roof Inn on Central Avenue Pike and learned there was a female guns...
Apr 29, 2024
The Owner of a Maryville Restaurant is Charged with Theft for Stealing Thousands in Meat in an Unique Way
The owner of Joe's Italian Cuisine, an Italian restaurant in Maryville, is charged with theft of merchandise after stealing thousands in meat from area grocery stores by putting it in his pants.50 yea...
Apr 29, 2024
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is Investigating a Shooting in a West Knoxville Park
An investigation is underway after a woman is shot in a West Knoxville park.The Knox County Sheriff's Office was called to McFee Park yesterday (Sunday) morning for a woman who had been shot in the fo...
Apr 29, 2024
Jefferson County Nurse Charged after Stealing Pills from Patient, Sheriff’s Office Says
Jefferson City, TN (WOKI) An in-home nurse in Jefferson City is facing several charges after authorities say she stole medication from one of her patients.Officials with the Jefferson County Sheriff's...
Apr 26, 2024
Great Smoky Mountains Synchronized Firefly Lottery Now Open
Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host the annual synchronous firefly viewing opportunity at Elkmont from Monday, June 3 through Monday, June 10, but securing a spot requi...
Apr 26, 2024
Crime Stoppers Asks for Help Finding 2 Missing Knoxville Children
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers asks for help Friday afternoon in tracking down two missing Knoxville children.Two year old Serenity Yera and 4-year-old Fate Yera were report...
Apr 26, 2024
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