Category Archives: Local News
Oak Ridge Police Release Statement Regarding Shooting at Block Party Over Memorial Day Weekend
Statement from Oak Ridge Police Chief Robin SmithUpdate on May 25 Shooting in the Scarboro CommunityIn the early morning hours of May 25, during a large block party in the Scarboro neighborhood o...
Jun 04, 2025
Claiborne County Man Throws ‘Large Amount’ of Meth Out of Car During Chase
A New Tazewell man is facing several charges after throwing a bag of methamphetamine out of a car during a chase.A Claiborne County Sheriff's Office detective saw a car being driven by 49-year-ol...
Jun 04, 2025
Kenneth DeHart, Accused in Blount County Deputy’s Death, Granted New Preliminary Hearing
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 6/4: Kenneth DeHart, the man accused of killing Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan, will get a new preliminary hearing.Judge Tammy Harrington Wednesday afternoon granting th...
Jun 04, 2025
Knoxville Police Looking for Man in Connection to Assault in the Inskip Area
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville police are asking for help identifying a man wanted in connection to an assault in the Inskip area of Knoxville.KPD says the man has noticeable tattoos, predominantly on...
Jun 04, 2025
Knox County’s “Park and Play” Summer Pop-Up Program Gets Underway
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knox County announced Tuesday that its "Park & Play" program will be visiting parks across the county this summer, beginning on Thursday.The pop-up program offers a wide range...
Jun 04, 2025
Legislation Cracking Down on AI-Generated Child Porn Signed into TN Law
Nashville, TN (WOKI) Tennessee lawmakers are touting a new law recently signed by Governor Bill Lee that will combat the rise of AI-generated child pornography in the state.The law makes it a criminal...
Jun 04, 2025
Knoxville Woman Charged After Inviting Scammer Back to Her House and Shoots at Him
A woman is charged after shooting a handgun at a man posing as an Xfinity salesman to scam her.WVLT reporting that Lucinda Cameron-Cox says a man, identified as Mark, came to her house to scam her out...
Jun 04, 2025
Parkway in Downtown Gatlinburg Reopens after no Suspicious Package is Found
Another incident in downtown Gatlinburg shuts down part of the Parkway.The Gatlinburg Police Department was one of several departments to respond to a reported suspicious package last night (Tuesday) ...
Jun 04, 2025
‘Medical Emergency’ Contributed to Gatlinburg Crash that Injured Seven People, THP Says
Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: We’re learning more now about a crash Sunday afternoon in downtown Gatlinburg that injured several people.Officials with the Tennessee Highway Patrol confirming tha...
Jun 02, 2025
An Investigation is Underway after a Man Reported Fired Shots a Knoxville Home
A Knoxville man is facing several charges after authorities say he fired shots at a home.WVLT reporting that Knoxville Police were called to a home on Gratz Street Saturday night after receiving multi...
Jun 02, 2025
