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The Tennessee Highway Patrol is Investigating Teen’s Death in Dirt Bike Crash
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating after a teen is killed after crashing into a car while riding a dirt bike in Hamblen County.Preliminary reports say the car was going south on Three Sprin...
Cumulus Media Jun 11, 2024

Dr. Bob, Host of ‘The Dr.Bob Show’ and Reoccurring Guest on WBIR’s ‘Live at Five at Four,’ Passes Away at 85
Knoxville, Tn (WOKI) Dr. Bob, host of ‘The Dr.Bob Show’ and reoccurring guest on WBIR’s ‘Live at Five at Four’ has died.Dr. Robert “Bob” Overholt passed peace...
Cumulus Media Jun 10, 2024

Sheriff’s Office Identifies Victims in Claiborne County Double Homicide
Claiborne County, TN (WOKI) Two men at the center of a double homicide investigation in Claiborne County are identified.Officials with the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office say 46-year-old Natha...
Cumulus Media Jun 10, 2024

Mead’s Quarry Lake to be Closed Longer than Expected
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A popular swimming hole in South Knoxville will remain closed for the time being following a dangerous rock wall collapse over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.Officials with Ijam...
Cumulus Media May 30, 2024

Owner of Yassin’s Falafel House in Knoxville is Due in Court Following His Protest Arrest on UT’s Campus
Knoxville business owner Yassin Terou is set to make a court appearance today.He is charged with criminal trespassing after being arrested last week with ten others while protesting on UT’s camp...
Cumulus Media May 23, 2024

Park Rangers Find Missing Man in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) Rangers in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park announce they have found a man who went missing last week near the Chimney Tops Overlook area of the park.Sixty-two year old Ti...
Cumulus Media May 16, 2024

Knoxville Fire Department Asking for Information after Dollar General Fire
Knoville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Fire Department is asking the public for information following a fire at a Dollar General in West Knoxville.The fire happened Tuesday afternoon at the store on Execut...
Cumulus Media May 16, 2024

Eleven People, Including Students, Arrested on UT’s Campus Following Nakba Day Vigil
Eleven people, including three students and the owner of Yassin’s Falafel House, are arrested during a Vigil at the University of Tennessee.UT Police say last (Wednesday) night’s arrests h...
Cumulus Media May 15, 2024

Student in Custody after Stolen Gun Found at West High School, Knoxville Police Say
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police arrested a Knox County student at West High School Tuesday, May 14. The student is facing charges for having a stolen handgun on campus.Following the student bein...
Cumulus Media May 15, 2024

McMinn County Man Pleads Guilty to 2021 Quadruple Murder
McMinn County, TN (WOKI) A McMinn County man has been convicted in connection to a September 2021 quadruple murder.In 2021, Curtis Smith and Jazzmine Hall went to a home in Riceville with a gun where ...
Cumulus Media May 14, 2024