Category Archives: Local News Reel 2

Knoxville Police Arrest Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun During Traffic Stop

Knoxville Police Arrest Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun During Traffic Stop

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville police arrest a convicted felon in possession of a handgun following a traffic stop. KPD says officers stopped a car early Sunday morning in the area of East Hill Avenue and Historic Preservation Drive for an equipment violation. Officers report witnessing the driver attempting to hide something on the passenger side…MORE

KPD: Knoxville Police Arrest Central High School Student with Gun at School
KPD

KPD: Knoxville Police Arrest Central High School Student with Gun at School

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Central High School student is arrested Monday after officers found the individual with a stolen gun. According to a release from the Knoxville Police Department, “the gun, which was reported stolen out of Knox County, was located following an administrative stop and search of the student. A KPD School Resource Officer…MORE

Student and Parent Charged after Threats of Mass Violence at Harriman Middle School

Student and Parent Charged after Threats of Mass Violence at Harriman Middle School

HARRIMAN, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT) – The Roane County Sheriff’s Office said a student and a parent have been charged after threats were made at Harriman Middle School. According to Chief Deputy Tim Phillips, administration at the school received reports that a student had made threatening statements directed toward other students and staff on…MORE

Knoxville Police Have Identified the Victim in a Fatal Motorcycle Crash on I-40
KPD

Knoxville Police Have Identified the Victim in a Fatal Motorcycle Crash on I-40

UPDATE: Knoxville, TN (WOKI/KPD) : The victim of the motorcycle crash that happened on Friday on I-40 East has been identified as Juliana Goodman, 44 of Talbott, Tennessee.  The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened on I-40 East Friday night.  At around 8 p.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025, KPD…MORE

‘You’ve asked… A LOT!’ | Southwest Airlines Coming to McGhee Tyson Airport

‘You’ve asked… A LOT!’ | Southwest Airlines Coming to McGhee Tyson Airport

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Southwest Airlines will soon be offering flights out of McGhee Tyson Airport. Airport officials taking to social media Thursday with the announcement say Southwest will take flyers to four locations: Nashville, Dallas, Orlando and Baltimore. Flights will head to Nashville twice a day, with one daily flight planned for the other locations.…MORE

PENTATONIX ANNOUNCE 2025 HOLIDAY TOUR
Penatonix

PENTATONIX ANNOUNCE 2025 HOLIDAY TOUR

CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY TOUR KICKS OFF NOVEMBER 8TH PLAYING ARENAS ACROSS THE US NEW YORK, NY (August 14, 2025) – Kickstarting the season in style, three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning and Daytime EMMY® Award-nominated vocal quintet Pentatonix have announced their Christmas in the City Tour. Pentatonix will hit the road on what promises to be their boldest,…MORE

TBI Releases Latest Age Progression Photo of Missing Summer Wells

TBI Releases Latest Age Progression Photo of Missing Summer Wells

Hawkins County, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released an updated age progression photo of Summer Wells. Wells is the young girl whose disappearance in 2021 made headlines across the country. She was reported missing around 6:30 p.m. on June 15, 2021 from her Hawkins County home, eventually becoming the subject of an…MORE

MUSE KNOXVILLE TO EXPAND INTO JABOB BUILDING AT CHILHOWEE PARK, TENNESSEE VALLEY FAIR OFFICIAL QUESTION THEIR FUTURE AT CHILHOWEE PARK
WVLT

MUSE KNOXVILLE TO EXPAND INTO JABOB BUILDING AT CHILHOWEE PARK, TENNESSEE VALLEY FAIR OFFICIAL QUESTION THEIR FUTURE AT CHILHOWEE PARK

KNOXVILLE, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT) – Officials with the Tennessee Valley Fair have questions about their future in Chilhowee Park. This comes after the city announced Muse Knoxville would move into the Jacob Building in a couple of years. The Tennessee Valley Fair utilizes the Jacob Building for some of its events and shopping…MORE

There is no custom code to display.

What's happening