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KPD Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Chapman Highway

KPD Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Chapman Highway

A motorcyclist died following a crash that happened late Tuesday night in South Knoxville. At around 11:20 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to the intersection of Chapman Highway and Woodlawn Pike to investigate a crash involving a pickup truck and motorcycle. The motorcyclist was transported from the scene to…MORE

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

The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating a house fire in South Knoxville. Crews were called to the 200 block of Colonial Drive last night (Tuesday) and found light smoke coming from the side of the home. They were able to quickly put the fire out and officials say the home was empty and was under…MORE

Cocke County Highway Department Fire Under Control, Mayor Says

Cocke County Highway Department Fire Under Control, Mayor Says

Newport, TN (WOKI) All personnel are accounted for following a fire just before noon Tuesday) at the Cocke County Highway Department. According to Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis, the fire, at the department’s facility on Lower Quarry Road in Newport, was brought under control around 1:00 p.m., adding that the building contained “dangerous explosives” inside.…MORE

Victim in 2019 Loudon County Cold Case Identified, TBI Asking for Information

Victim in 2019 Loudon County Cold Case Identified, TBI Asking for Information

Loudon County, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is asking for information after the victim in a 2019 cold case out of Loudon County is identified. TBI officials announcing Monday that scientists at Othram, a forensics lab in Texas that specializes in identifying cold case victims, conducted DNA matching of individuals related to a…MORE

Loudon County Tornado Injures Five People, National Weather Service Says

Loudon County Tornado Injures Five People, National Weather Service Says

Philadelphia, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: The National Weather Service confirming that a tornado touched down Friday morning in Loudon County. NWS officials say the storm, which blew through the Philadelphia area near Holt Road at Stockton Valley Road, involved an EF-0 tornado, two miles long and 200 yards wide. Officials report five people were injured during…MORE

Knoxville City Council Passes Over $477 Million Budget Prioritizing Public Safety and Affordable Housing

Knoxville City Council Passes Over $477 Million Budget Prioritizing Public Safety and Affordable Housing

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (story courtesy of WVLT) – The Knoxville City Council met Tuesday night and passed a $477.3 million budget proposed by Mayor Indya Kincannon. The 2025-26 budget prioritizes public safety, core city services and affordable housing, including allocating the following: Additionally, the city’s property tax rate remains unchanged at $2.1556 per $100 of assessed…MORE

Synchronous Firefly Lottery and Viewing Dates for 2025

Synchronous Firefly Lottery and Viewing Dates for 2025

GATLINBURG, Tenn.— Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host its annual synchronous firefly viewing opportunity at Elkmont from May 29-June 5. The public can apply for this opportunity by entering a lottery for a vehicle reservation through https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/233374? . The lottery for reservation applications opens on Friday, May 2 at 10 a.m. EDT and closes on Monday, May…MORE

Three Indicted for Murder Charges Following Two Separate Drug Related Death Task Force Investigations
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Three Indicted for Murder Charges Following Two Separate Drug Related Death Task Force Investigations

Three different individuals have been indicted for murder charges following two separate Knoxville Police Department-led Drug Related Death Task Force investigations into overdose deaths. Last week, Amanda Martin, DOB 8/21/84, and George Joslin, DOB 9/5/79, were indicted by a Knox County Grand Jury for second-degree murder as well as sale and delivery of methamphetamine and…MORE

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GermanFest Knoxville 8/23

GermanFest Knoxville 8/23

It’s time for the 11th Annual GermanFest where German Culture meets Southern Hospitality at this family-friendly celebration!