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Sevier Co. Opens Emergency Operations Center, Several Roads Shut Down
Officials said the center opened as a result of flooding throughout the county and is currently operating at a "Level 2." (Courtesy: WVLT)Sevier County, TN (WOKI) Officials in Sevier County have opene...
Jan 09, 2024
The Second Session of the 113th Tennessee General Assembly is Scheduled to Convene Today and Several Bills are Expected to be Discussed
A Tennessee lawmaker is proposing legislation that would make convicted child rapists eligible for the death penalty.House Bill 1663, introduced by House Majority Leader William Lamberth, proposes cha...
Jan 09, 2024
Two-Year-Old Dies in Blount County Fire, Sheriff’s Office Says
A 2-year-old died in a mobile home fire on White's Mill Road Sunday morning, according to the Blount County Sheriff's Office.Blount County, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway after a 2-year-old di...
Jan 08, 2024
Knoxville Police say a Suspect is in Custody and the Murder Victim is Identified after Body is Found in a Western Heights Apartment
The Knoxville Police department has identified the victim in a fatal shooting.39 year-old Andrea Moore was found dead in a Western Heights apartment in the 1400 block of W. Oldham Avenue on Friday aft...
Jan 08, 2024
Morristown Arson Suspect Planned to Burn More Buildings, Warrant Says
Jeffrey Scott Cicirelli was arrested and charged with arson, reckless endangerment, burglary and vandalism. (Courtesy: MPD)Morristown, TN (WOKI) Investigators in Hamblen County say the man charged wit...
Jan 05, 2024
Firefighter Injured, Man Arrested after Morristown Building Fire, Police Say
Jeffrey Scott Cicirelli was arrested and charged with arson, reckless endangerment, burglary and vandalism. (Courtesy: MPD)Morristown, TN (WOKI) A man is now facing charges in connection to a fire Tue...
Jan 04, 2024
Historic Morristown Building Likely a Total Loss after Fire, MFD Says
Morristown fire crews respond to structure fire on Main St. ( Courtesy: Morristown Fire Department)Morristown, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: The historic Parks-Belk building in Morristown is likely a total loss a...
Jan 03, 2024
Knoxville Police Investigating Deadly Hit-and-Run on Chapman Highway
(Frankly Media)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police are looking for the driver involved in a deadly hit and run.KPD officials say it happened Tuesday night around 6:00 p.m. on Chapman Highway near E....
Jan 03, 2024
Tennessee’s Jalen McCollough Declares for NFL Draft
McCollough marks the latest in a series of Vols to work on the next steps in their careers. (Courtesy: Tennessee Athletics)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Tennessee’s Jalen McCollough announces Tuesday tha...
Jan 02, 2024
Alcoa Police Continue Search for Armed Robbery Suspect
Alcoa, TN (WOKI) Police in Alcoa are asking for help to identify the suspect in Friday's armed robbery of a local business.Alcoa Police Department officials say the suspect was armed with a black hand...
Jan 02, 2024
