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KCSO Warning Residents of Phone Scams Demanding Money from a Person Claiming to be Law Enforcement
Knox County, TN (WOKI) - The Knox County Sheriff's Office is warning community members about several ongoing phone scams in which callers are falsely claiming to be law enforcement officers or federal...
Mar 09, 2026 Scam Alert KCSO
Seymour Man Arrested in Knox County on Child Rape Charges
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) - A Seymour man, facing several charges including rape of a child, has been arrested in Knox County. 51-year-old Paul Preece, Jr. was arrested Friday and charged with aggra...
Mar 09, 2026 Paul Preece, Jr.(JIMS)
KPD says Teen is Facing Multiple Charges Including DUI after Crashing into a Home
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) - Knoxville Police say a teen has been charged with DUI after crashing into a home. Officers responded to a home in the 1200 block of Texas Avenue after a car crashed into ...
Mar 09, 2026 Teen charged with DUI after crashing into Texas Ave. home (WVLT)
KCSO is Investigating a Fatal Shooting at a Exxon on Chapman Highway
Knox County, TN (WOKI) - A suspect is in custody and charged with first-degree murder following a shooting in South Knoxville. The Knox County Sheriff's Office says 38 year-old year Christopher Greer ...
Mar 09, 2026 Christopher Greer KCSO
HonorAir to Fly East Tennessee Veterans to Washington, D.C. for Last Time
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) - HonorAir Knoxville, the nonprofit that brought East Tennessee veterans to Washington, D.C., will stop operations this spring. The news of its end came Thurs...
Jan 15, 2026 HonorAir flight to Washington D.C., ending operations (WVLT)
Cody Johnson to Play Food City Center
Knoxville, TN: Knoxville, TN...COJO Music / Warner Music Nashville Multi-Platinum recording artist and recent CMA Awards Male Vocalist of the Year, Cody Johnson, will be bringing his Live '26 Tour to ...
Jan 12, 2026 Cody Johnson tour (Cody Johnson)
Dolly Parton Partners with Tennessee Governor to Make America 250 Short Film
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT / WSMV) - Country music icon Dolly Parton and Gov. Bill Lee have teamed up to celebrate 250 years of America with a new short film centered on Tennessee's role...
Jan 09, 2026 Dolly Parton (X)
Another Candidate Enters Race for Knox County Sheriff
Knox County, TN (WOKI/WVLT) - Knox County Sheriff's Office Chief of Detectives David Amburn has entered the race for sheriff. It comes just days after KCSO Chief Deputy Bernie Lyon, who was also runni...
Jan 05, 2026 David Amburn (KCSO)
Gap Creek Road Bridge in Carter County to Close This Week
KNOXVILLE, TN (WOKI) - Motorists traveling on Gap Creek Road in Carter County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a significant impact on traffic. Beginning on Mond...
Jan 04, 2026 TDOT logo
Knox County Election Commission to issue petitions for Town of Farragut, State, and Federal offices on the ballot in 2026
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) - Friday, January 9, 2026 is the first day that individuals can pick up a Knox County Election Commission to issue petitions for Town of Farragut, State, and Federal offices on th...
Jan 04, 2026 Vote logo
