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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
Richard L. Bean Resigns as Head of Detention Center, Knox County Mayor Responds
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Richard L. Bean, the embattled director of Knox County’s juvenile detention center, is stepping down from his role at the facility.That, according to Knox County Mayor Glenn...
May 30, 2025
Morristown Family Charged after Shots Fired at Business, Police Say
Morristown, TN (WOKI) Five family members living in Morristown are charged after an incident, investigated by the Hamblen County Sheriff's Office, involving a business damaged by gunfire.Two juveniles...
May 30, 2025 Hamblen County Sheriff's Cruiser (Photo courtesy of Hamblen County Sheriff's Office)
Knoxville Police Asking for Witnesses of a Shooting at Montgomery Village to Come Forward
Knoxville Police are asking for help to find witnesses to a shooting in Montgomery Village.Detectives are asking everyone who saw shooting that happened around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.Police say gunsho...
May 30, 2025
Kid A’ Riffic Fun in the Park
Kid A' Riffic Fun in the Park is an event for children age 2-12 offering hands on crafts and activities provided by City departments and entities.Kid A'Riffic Fun in the Park will be held on Wednesday...
May 29, 2025
KPD: Detectives Continuing to Seek Information Concerning December 2023 Murder of Chris Hill
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Detectives with the Knoxville Police Department are renewing their call for information in the apparent targeted December 2023 murder of an area plumber.KPD says, to date, no susp...
May 28, 2025
Drug Task Force Arrests Six and Seizes ‘Significant’ Quantity of Meth at Lenoir City Home
Lenoir City, TN (WOKI) Six people are behind bars following an early morning drug bust Tuesday in Lenoir City.Agents with the Ninth Judicial Drug Task Force along with local law enforcement served a s...
May 28, 2025
Sunset Cinema: Movies in the Park Series is Set to Kick Off
KNOXVILLE, TN (WOKI) - Knox County is hosting its third annual Sunset Cinema: Movies in the Park Series. The Sunset Cinema is a perfect way to spend a night in the great outdoors, with popular movies ...
May 28, 2025
