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Maryville Man Convicted in FBI Murder Plot Sentenced to Life in Prison

Maryville Man Convicted in FBI Murder Plot Sentenced to Life in Prison

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Maryville man convicted of plotting to murder Knoxville FBI employees after the January 2021 Capitol riots, has been sentenced to life in prison. Edward Kelley was at the Capitol on January 6, 2021 and was later found guilty of destroying government property and impeding police officers. He was also found guilty…MORE

Knoxville Man Arrested, Accused of Trying to Break into Ex-Girlfriend’s Apartment

Knoxville Man Arrested, Accused of Trying to Break into Ex-Girlfriend’s Apartment

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man is facing several charges after police say he attempted to break into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment Wednesday afternoon. Knoxville Police Department officials say officers responded around 3:15 p.m. to an apartment complex on Mansion Avenue after receiving a call that an armed man was trying to break into one of…MORE

July 4 weekend to bring many road closures to downtown Knoxville

July 4 weekend to bring many road closures to downtown Knoxville

Downtown Knoxville will be a hot spot for those celebrating July 4 this Friday and with that comes multiple road closures. The city’s Festival On The 4th, which will be held at World’s Fair Park, will also close Henley Street Bridge, which is where the city shoots Independence Day fireworks from. There will also be…MORE

July 4 Travelers in Tennessee Won’t be Delayed by Construction

July 4 Travelers in Tennessee Won’t be Delayed by Construction

Lane Closures Halted for Independence Day Holiday NASHVILLE – Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4 holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes from noon on Thursday, July 3, through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 7, to provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday…MORE

An Investigation is Underway in North Knoxville Following a House Fire
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An Investigation is Underway in North Knoxville Following a House Fire

At 3:49pm Wednesday, the neighbors of 5201 Camelia Dr called 911 to report that the house was on fire. When Knox County Communications dispatched the KFD units, they reported that fire was coming out of the front window.  Crews arrived within minutes and saw heavy smoke and flames coming from the front of the home.…MORE

FORMER OAK RIDGE POLICE OFFICER INDICTED ON OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT CHARGES
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FORMER OAK RIDGE POLICE OFFICER INDICTED ON OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT CHARGES

Clinton, Tennessee – An Anderson County Grand Jury have returned indictments against Zachary Gauthier, age 34, on 23 counts of Official Misconduct. This matter arose from complaints within the police department. The Oak Ridge Police Department contacted District Attorney General Clark for an independent investigation of the allegations. Following that investigation, the case was presented…MORE

Morgan County DA: Head-On Crash with Nursing Home Van Kills Two

Morgan County DA: Head-On Crash with Nursing Home Van Kills Two

Morgan County, TN (WOKI) Two people are dead following a head-on collision between a nursing home van and a car Wednesday morning in Morgan County. District Attorney General Russell Johnson says the crash happened on Knoxville Highway, between Oliver Springs and Coalfield and that the two people killed included the resident who was being transported.…MORE

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Fanboy Expo July 11th-13th- Knoxville Convention Center

Fanboy Expo July 11th-13th- Knoxville Convention Center

Don’t miss Tennessee’s Largest Pop Culture Event, Fanboy Expo on July 11th-13th, 2025 at the Knoxville Convention Center. Come see why over 30,000 fans have attended our Summer events featuring Celebrity Guests, Comic Industry Pros, Cosplay, Vendors, Live Entertainment and much more!

Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Update: Congratulations to Childhelp Tennessee (Knoxville Services)! They have won a fresh coat of paint up $10,000 from Sherman Williams and McLain’s Painting! Thanks to all those who nominated their favorite Non-profits as yet again it was an extremely tough decision with many great candidates! Painting of the Childhelp Knoxville location will take place on July 19th by McLain’s Painting.