A man is charged with murder after a deadly shooting in Cocke County. The Cocke County Sheriff’s Office says deputies went to a home off of Edgefield Way in Newport Sunday and when they arrived they found 35-year-old Daniel Messer dead from an apparent gunshot wound. Detectives spoke to 40-year-old Eric Banks who said he…… MORE
As they have since early December, four local churches will be opening their doors as overnight warming centers to anyone who needs a warm, indoor space on nights when temperatures drop below 25 degrees. The Salvation Army is also opening homeless shelter overflow space at 409 North Broadway. Schedules will vary by site, and up-to-date bulletins…… MORE
SEVIER COUNTY (WOKI) – A lengthy misconduct investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of a former Sevier County Utility District employee and his father. On January 30, 2023, at the request of 4th Judicial District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI agents began working…… MORE
A dryer fire causes damage to two apartments in northwest Knoxville. Knoxville Fire Department crews were called to Cross Creek Apartments Saturday and saw smoke coming from the upper floor of one of the apartment buildings. Crews found fire in the ceiling. Two people and a dog were living in the affected apartment and the…… MORE
Two suspects are in custody in connection to a deadly shooting. The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office says Ashley Sharp and Vincent Ellis were taken into custody last night (Sunday) by the United States Marshals Service in West Knox County in connection to Saturday night’s shooting on Taylor Drive in Lenior City which left 38 year-old…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A recovery program that uses music to help veterans is coming to Knoxville and it needs a little help. The program is called Guitars 4 Vets, or G4V. It works with veterans impacted by PTSD or other trauma and uses music lessons to help treat it. At the end of the program,…… MORE
UPDATE: KPD Crisis Negotiators are actively speaking with the man who is barricaded inside of the E. Caldwell Avenue home. The man has an outstanding warrant for aggravated domestic assault from the incident that occurred earlier this morning. Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Crisis Negotiators with the Knoxville Police Department are at a North Knoxville home in…… MORE
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing runaway teen. 17 year-old Kaitlyn Rose Hackett ran away from her home in the Strawberry Plains area of Jefferson County last night around 10:00 pm. She is 5’5 with blue eyes and brown hair. If you see Kaitlyn or know of her whereabouts please contact…… MORE
PHILADELPHIA, Tenn. (courtesy of WVLT) – Two volunteer coaches at Philadelphia Elementary School are now under investigation after the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant. Cody Bengel with LCSO released a statement Thursday afternoon explaining what happened. According to the statement, investigators with the Criminal Investigations Division searched a home on Jan. 9…… MORE
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – The Oak Ridge Fire Department (ORFD) and Oak Ridge Police Department (ORPD) are investigating after a deadly fire on Sheridan Circle early Thursday morning. ORFD crews responded to the home just before 3 a.m. after a call for a structure fire with a report of a person trapped inside. Upon arrival,…… MORE
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The Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show has something for everyone. Our perennial preview of spring invites guests to leave winter at the door, experience over 10,000 sq. ft. of Grand Gardens, and meet the top vendors in home improvement, interior design, appliances, and more—all under one roof.
Don’t miss Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons “The Last Encores” Tour Friday, February 14th Knoxville Civic Coliseum!
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