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TBI is Investigating an Officer-Involved Shooting in South Knox County

TBI is Investigating an Officer-Involved Shooting in South Knox County

Knox County, TN (WOKI) – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into an officer-involved shooting involving the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. This morning (Wednesday), officers from KCSO were attempting to serve an outstanding warrant in the 7300 block of Brook Run in South Knox County. During the execution of this warrant, an incident occurred…MORE

Tennessee Highway Patrol is Investigating a Fatal Crash on Highway 411

Tennessee Highway Patrol is Investigating a Fatal Crash on Highway 411

Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash which shut down Highway 411 in Blount County. According to TDOT, a multi-vehicle crash happened yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon on 411 near Brick Mill Road. Details are limited but officials with THP confirms that at least one person died in the crash. The roadway was completely shut down…MORE

ROCKWOOD MAN FACES FIRST-DEGREE MURDER CHARGE IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHOOTING
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ROCKWOOD MAN FACES FIRST-DEGREE MURDER CHARGE IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHOOTING

CUMBERLAND COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in an arrest. At the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI special agents began investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday night in the 200 block of George Anna Drive in…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

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

Knox County has Spent Almost $130K This Year Housing ICE Inmates

Knox County has Spent Almost $130K This Year Housing ICE Inmates

It’s all part of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office’s agreement with the federal agency, which tasks the county with holding immigration inmates for ICE as they move across the country. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Knox County’s agreement with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, has cost taxpayers almost $130,000 since January, according to invoices obtained…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.