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Knox County Sheriff’s Office says Deputies Attempted to Pull Over a Vehicle Which Led to a Multi-County Chase and Three Arrests
A multi-county police chase ends with three people arrested.The Knox County Sheriff's Office says deputies tried to pull over a car on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard last night (Wednesday), but it ...
Jun 12, 2025
Knoxville Police Searching for Missing West Knoxville Teen
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department is asking for help finding a missing teen.KPD says 17-year-old Roycises Malone was last seen early Saturday, June 7 near Buck Toms Park in West Kno...
Jun 11, 2025
Tennessee Law Enforcement Agencies Want Your Vote for Best-Looking Cruiser
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The 21st Annual Law Enforcement Challenge is underway, including “Tennessee's Best-Looking Cruiser Award” competition.The contest recognizes the law enforcement agency...
Jun 11, 2025
Knoxville Man Indicted for Second-Degree Murder in 2024 Overdose Death
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation into a drug overdose death results in the arrest of a man on a second-degree murder charge.Knoxville Police say 35 year-old Zachary Newton was indicted following ...
Jun 11, 2025
Knoxville City Council Approves First Reading of Proposed Sales Tax Increase
Knoxville, TN (WOKI/ WVLT) Knoxville City Council approves the first reading of the proposed sales tax increase.During last (Tuesday) night’s meeting, city council voted 7-1 (with one abstention...
Jun 11, 2025
Knoxville Police Arrest Three People, Including a Juvenile, after a Traffic Stops Leads to Drugs and a Stolen Gun
Knoxville Police arrest three people, including a juvenile, who are facing charges after a traffic stop leads to a stolen firearm and drugs being found in a car.KPD officers pulled over an SUV for a t...
Jun 11, 2025
Ten-Year-Old in Critical Condition, Man Dead in Tazewell Shooting, Police Say
Tazewell, TN (WOKI) A man is dead and a 10-year-old is in critical condition after a shooting in Tazewell.Tazewell Police Department officials say officers responded to Miley Drive just after 8:15 p.m...
Jun 09, 2025
Suspect Search Underway after Two Hurt in Sevier County Shooting, Sheriff’s Office Says
Sevier County, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway in Sevier County after two people were found with gunshot injuries.Officials with the Sevier County Sheriff's Office say deputies responded Monday...
Jun 09, 2025
Missing Zebra is Found Safe in Middle Tennessee
Ed the Zebra has officially been captured and is safe and healthy.Ed was found yesterday ( Sunday) morning, the owners say a team from Texas, Tango 82, was able to capture him within an hour after fin...
Jun 08, 2025
Rural Metro Fire Crews Rescue Disc Golfer in North Knox County Park
Rural Metro Fire rescues disc golfer in North Knox county Park.Crews received a rescue call in the Disc Golf course at Tommy Schumpert Park. The disc golfer fell in the woods near hole #17 and s...
Jun 08, 2025
