Category Archives: Local News Reel 2
TOSHA Fines Appalachian Electric After Lineman’s Death
The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined Appalachian Electric after one of its linemen died on the job.Nathan Potter died on July 23 after being electrocuted on a job site...
Nov 07, 2024
NCDOT Expects I-40 to Reopen by January
The North Carolina Department of Transportation expects I-40 across the state line to be open through the Pigeon River Gorge by New Year's Day.NCDOT says traffic would be moving slower than normal, es...
Nov 05, 2024
TBI Identifies Inmate Found Dead at Campbell County Jail, Marks Fourth Death Agency Investigating
Campbell County, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: An investigation is underway, and officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have released the name of the inmate who died over the weekend at the Campbell...
Nov 04, 2024
Election Day for 2024 Presidential and Federal / General Election is Tomorrow, Knox County Election Commission Tips to Know before Heading to the Polls
November 5, 2024 Election: Absentee Ballot Information and Important Reminders Before Voters Head to the PollsKnoxville - As Knox Countians head to the polls on Tuesday, the Election Commission wants ...
Nov 03, 2024
TBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Cocke County
Cocke County, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following an officer-involved shooting early Friday morning in Cocke County.Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation say preliminary in...
Nov 01, 2024
Knoxville Police Investigating Fourth Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Less Than Two Weeks
A 20-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash that happened on Western Avenue Thursday night.At around 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2024, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to W...
Nov 01, 2024
Man Dead after Possible Pedestrian Crash on I-40, Sevierville Police Say
Sevierville, TN (WOKI) A pedestrian is dead after possibly being hit by a car Wednesday evening on I-40 East in Sevierville.Sevierville Police Department officials say officers were called near exit 4...
Oct 31, 2024
KPD says Motorcyclist Passes Away Following Washington Pike Crash
A motorcyclist who was involved in a crash that happened on Sunday evening has died as a result of his injuries.At around 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2024, Knoxville Police Department officers respo...
Oct 31, 2024
Two Charged Following Organized Crime Unit Operation to Assist Alabama Shooting Investigation
This past weekend, Knoxville Police Department Organized Crime Unit detectives received information that a subject who was possibly involved in a shooting that happened in Alabama was in the Knoxville...
Oct 31, 2024
State Investigation Claims Thousands of Taxpayer Dollars Stolen in Oliver Springs
Oliver Springs, TN (WOKI) Oliver Springs’ chief wastewater operator is now facing charges after an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury.According to the office, Travis Thra...
Oct 30, 2024
