Category Archives: Local News

Monroe County Murder Suspect’s Wife Arrested, Warrant Says

Monroe County Murder Suspect’s Wife Arrested, Warrant Says

Monroe County, TN (WOKI) The wife of a man accused in a Monroe County murder has been arrested. Nicholas Hamlett made headlines after he was accused of murdering 34-year-old Steven Lloyd, making a fake call to 911 claiming he was a distressed hiker, then fleeing the state; he was taken into custody on Sunday. According…MORE

Child Sex Crimes Suspect Sean Williams Found Guilty in Greeneville Trial

Child Sex Crimes Suspect Sean Williams Found Guilty in Greeneville Trial

Greeneville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 11/14: The verdict is in for Sean Williams. The federal trial undertaken this week in East Tennessee for Williams who prompted a month-long manhunt after escaping custody in October of 2023. The 55-year-old Williams found guilty on all counts after less than 30 minutes of jury deliberation Thursday in his child…MORE

Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating a South Knoxville House Fire
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Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating a South Knoxville House Fire

An investigation is underway following a house fire in South Knoxville. The Knoxville Fire Department called to the fire in the 2600 block of Bafford Place last night (Wednesday) and found a small fire near the home’s fireplace which had extended into the attic space. The home has suffered moderate smoke, water and fire damage.…MORE

Collaboration Between Knoxville Agencies Aims to Lower Response Times in Knox County

Collaboration Between Knoxville Agencies Aims to Lower Response Times in Knox County

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) American Medical Response and the Metro Drug Coalition are leading a new initiative aimed at decreasing emergency response times in the Knoxville area. AMR, which provides ambulance service to Knox County, together with MDC and several other agencies have formed the Mission District Medical Team to address, specifically, medical needs among the…MORE

Knoxville Police Investigating Fifth Deadly Motorcycle Crash in Less Than a Month

Knoxville Police Investigating Fifth Deadly Motorcycle Crash in Less Than a Month

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police are investigating the fifth fatal motorcycle crash in less than a month, this one on Western Avenue with speed believed to be a contributing factor. The crash happened Tuesday night at Knoxville College Drive involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck. The investigation revealed that the motorcycle was going west…MORE