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Knoxville Police are Searching for a Man Wanted on Two Counts of Attempted First-Degree Murder and Other Charges
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Knoxville Police are Searching for a Man Wanted on Two Counts of Attempted First-Degree Murder and Other Charges

Homicide Unit detectives are attempting to locate 32-year-old Willie Tolbert, of Knoxville. Tolbert is wanted for two counts of attempted first-degree murder, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, and additional weapon charges following a shooting that happened on Wednesday night.  At around 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, KPD officers responded to…MORE

Five Burglars Arrested in McMinn County in Connection to Business Robbery
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Five Burglars Arrested in McMinn County in Connection to Business Robbery

McMinn County Sheriff Joe Guy says deputies caught five burglars in the act at Sweetwater Airsoft. Police were called to the business on County Road 275 Monday for a report of a theft in progress and found a Ford F-150 with two suspects inside, and as more deputies arrived, they found three more suspects at…MORE

Two Men Indicted for Shooting Man at West Knoxville Bar in October

Two Men Indicted for Shooting Man at West Knoxville Bar in October

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Two men have been indicted in connection to a shooting outside of a Knoxville bar. It happened last October at Bucket Head Tavern on Ray Mears Boulevard. A witness says he was walking outside, heard shots and saw an SUV leave the scene.The victim, who was shot multiple times, identified Treveon Bradley…MORE

Early Morning Crash in Halls Traps Truck Driver

Early Morning Crash in Halls Traps Truck Driver

Halls, TN (WOKI) A truck driver is trapped for over 40 minutes after a crash early Monday morning in Halls. Officials with Rural Metro Fire Department say crews were called to Maynardville Highway at East Emory Road in North Knox County just before 6:00 a.m. where they found a box truck had collided with the…MORE

An Investigation is Underway Following a Fatal Head-On Motorcycle Crash in Cocke County

An Investigation is Underway Following a Fatal Head-On Motorcycle Crash in Cocke County

An investigation is underway after two people are killed after two motorcycles crash head-on in Cocke County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says Hubert and Norma Roberts were riding on a Harley Davidson trike on U.S. Highway 25-70 Saturday afternoon while Bobby and Shawnte Whitaker were riding on a motorcycle in the opposite direction. The Roberts’…MORE

Hundreds Participate in ‘Hands Off!’ Protest Against President Trump and Elon Musk in Downtown Knoxville
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Hundreds Participate in ‘Hands Off!’ Protest Against President Trump and Elon Musk in Downtown Knoxville

Opponents of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk rallied in East Tennessee and across the U.S. to protest the administration’s actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues. More than 1,200 “Hands Off!” demonstrations were planned by more than 150 groups, including civil rights organizations, labor unions, LBGTQ+ advocates, veterans and elections…MORE

Fire Destroys a Cabin in Pigeon Forge
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Fire Destroys a Cabin in Pigeon Forge

(Sevier County, TN – WVLT/ WOKI) Firefighters with the Pigeon Forge Fire Department battle a cabin fire this (Friday) morning. Sevier County EMA Director Joe Ayers says that crews were called to the cabin on Eagle Crest Way and found an unoccupied cabin was fully involved with multiple crews assisting in the fire. No injuries…MORE

18 Year-Old Wanted on Attempted First-Degree Murder Charges is Arrested Thanks to Tip to Crime Stoppers

18 Year-Old Wanted on Attempted First-Degree Murder Charges is Arrested Thanks to Tip to Crime Stoppers

Acting on a tip submitted through East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers, members of the Knoxville Police Department’s Community Engagement Response Team took wanted Michael Thomas into custody on Thursday evening.  Thomas, 18, was wanted for attempted first-degree murder stemming from a drive-by shooting that wounded a 41-year-old man in the 3700 block of Martin Luther…MORE

President Trump Approves Tennessee’s Emergency Declaration Amid Severe Weather Event
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President Trump Approves Tennessee’s Emergency Declaration Amid Severe Weather Event

Nashville, TN (WOKI) President Trump Thursday approved Governor Bill Lee’s request for an Emergency Declaration after severe weather rocked portions of the Volunteer State Wednesday. The approval directs FEMA to provide disaster assistance for Tennesseans after many areas were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding Wednesday with the potential for more of…MORE

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

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

Nominate your favorite Non-profit organization to get a fresh coat of paint up to $10,000 provided by Sherwin Williams! Nominations for Painting With A Purpose 2025 open on April 28th, 2025 and ends the first week of June. The winner will be announced in July.

Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

Join Blount Memorial Saturday, May 10 as they host their Inaugural Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer to honor breast cancer survivors, remember those who have fought the battle, and raise money to expand access to life-saving breast cancer screening and diagnostic services right here in Blount County! Gather for this event at Blount Memorial Health Center at Springbrook – 220 Associates Blvd. Alcoa, TN.