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Sevier County Explosion Leads to Arrest, Sheriff Says
Sevierville, TN (WOKI) A Sevier County Sheriff's Office investigation into an explosion Sunday afternoon at a home in the Ellis Woods Loop area has led to the arrest of the homeowner. Officials with t...
Oct 13, 2025 Alexander Joseph Piccione, 43 (Courtesy: Sevier County Sheriff's Office)
Oak Ridge Police Seeking Information after Man Charged in Assault
Oak Ridge, TN (WOKI) Police in Oak Ridge are asking for information following an assault Friday afternoon that sends the victim to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Authorities say 34-year-...
Oct 13, 2025 Authorities say Jacob Yugo had been charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault and tampering with evidence after officers responded to East Newkirk Lane around 4 p.m. (Courtesy: Oak Ridge Police Department)
Missing Monroe County Boater Found Dead, Sheriff Says
Vonore, TN (WOKI) A boater who went missing over the weekend in Monroe County has been found dead. Officials with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office say crews from several agencies, including MCSO's M...
Oct 13, 2025 (Courtesy: Monroe County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
A Clinton Man is Indicted on Rape and Other Charges
An Anderson County Grand Jury has returned indictments to a Clinton man after an investigation by the Anderson County Sheriff's Office. "An Anderson County Grand Jury has returned indictments against ...
Oct 13, 2025 Generic Courtroom photo courtesy of WVLT
Person Injured in Early Morning Fire in Sevier County Dies
Sevier County, TN (WOKI / WVLT) - The person injured in an early morning (Mon) house fire in Waldens Creek has died. Fire crews with Waldens Creek Fire Department and various other agencies were calle...
Oct 13, 2025 1200 block of Sugar Loaf Road in Waldens Creek (photo courtesy of WVLT)
TDOT says Lane Closures will Take Place on I-275 This Week
KNOXVILLE, TN (WOKI) - Motorists traveling on I-275 in Knox County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a temporary impact on traffic. Beginning Monday, October 13, ...
Oct 12, 2025 I-275 lane closures bridge over Elm Street and Bernard Avenue (TDOT)
Dog Dies in North Knox County House Fire
Knox County, TN (WOKI) - An investigation is underway following a North Knoxville house which claimed the life of a dog . Rural Metro Fire crews were called to the 6300 block of Christian Springs Driv...
Oct 12, 2025 Dog dies in Christian Springs Drive fire (Photo courtesy of Rural Metro Fire)
Sheriff Confirms 16 Dead in Tragic Explosion at Tennessee Explosives Plant
MCEWEN, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT / WSMV) - Law enforcement confirmed Saturday that the 16 people died in a massive explosion at a Tennessee explosives plant. "We have contacted all 16 families that ...
Oct 12, 2025 Explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems (photo courtesy of WVLT/WSMV)
19 Missing, 1 Feared Dead in Explosion at Tennessee Business
BUCKSNORT, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT / WSMV) - Emergency responders are searching for survivors after an explosion at a Tennessee explosives manufacturer in Hickman County on Friday morning. An offic...
Oct 10, 2025 Accurate Energetic Systems (photo courtesy of WVLT)
Union County Sheriff's Office Asking for Help to Find a Missing Man
Union County, TN (WOKI) - The Union County Sheriff's Office is asking for help to find a missing man. 38-year-old William Harrell was last seen in the Sharps Chapel area on June 23 wearing underwear a...
Oct 10, 2025 William Harrell Missing from Union County (photo courtesy of WVLT)
