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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

Multiple Arrests on Drug Charges in Sweetwater

Multiple Arrests on Drug Charges in Sweetwater

Eight people are arrested on various drug charges after a search warrant is executed at a Sweetwater home. The Sweetwater Police Department says the home on Monroe Street was a “known hub for illegal drug activity, including overdoses, assaults and the sale of narcotics” in addition to where stolen property was found during Saturday’s search.…MORE

39 Residents Displaced after Morristown Apartment Fire

39 Residents Displaced after Morristown Apartment Fire

Morristown, TN (WOKI) Thirty-nine people are displaced following an apartment fire over the weekend in Morristown. The fire broke out around 9:40 Saturday morning, November 9, at the Trent Apartments on Morningside Drive. Officials with the Morristown Fire Department say firefighters at the scene said flames could be seen shooting through the roof. MFD says…MORE

KPD: Man Armed with Axe Shot by Officers in North Knoxville

KPD: Man Armed with Axe Shot by Officers in North Knoxville

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway by The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation following an officer-involved shooting Tuesday afternoon in North Knoxville. Officials with the Knoxville Police Department say the incident happened in the 2600 block of Fairview Street just before 2:00 p.m. They say officers responded to the area after hearing about a man…MORE