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One of Two Missing Teens in Loudon County Found Dead, Sheriff Says

One of Two Missing Teens in Loudon County Found Dead, Sheriff Says

Loudon County, TN (WOKI) Officials with the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office share grim news Friday afternoon in their search for two of three teens who they say jumped from the Tennessee River bridge following an early morning police chase Wednesday. LCSO says one teen has been in custody since Wednesday and is receiving treatment for…MORE

South Knox County Home Heavily Damaged in Fire

South Knox County Home Heavily Damaged in Fire

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following a South Knoxville house fire. Rural Metro Fire Department crews were called to the home on Artekka Drive Thursday night just after 10:00 p.m. Upon arrival, they found a single family home heavily involved with fire and with multiple explosions from ammo inside the home. Captain Jeff…MORE

Loudon County Officials say Rescue Mission is Now a Recovery Mission for Two Teens who Reportedly Jumped from a Bridge into the Tennessee River following a Police Chase

Loudon County Officials say Rescue Mission is Now a Recovery Mission for Two Teens who Reportedly Jumped from a Bridge into the Tennessee River following a Police Chase

A search in Loudon County for two missing teens has now become a recovery mission. Sheriff Jimmy Davis making the announcement yesterday (Thursday). It’s the latest update in a rescue effort that was started by a call from Blake Moore who says early Wednesday morning, he got an odd request from a neighbor. His neighbor…MORE

Knoxville Police are Searching for a Man Wanted on Two Counts of Attempted First-Degree Murder and Other Charges
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Knoxville Police are Searching for a Man Wanted on Two Counts of Attempted First-Degree Murder and Other Charges

Homicide Unit detectives are attempting to locate 32-year-old Willie Tolbert, of Knoxville. Tolbert is wanted for two counts of attempted first-degree murder, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, and additional weapon charges following a shooting that happened on Wednesday night.  At around 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, KPD officers responded to…MORE

Five Burglars Arrested in McMinn County in Connection to Business Robbery
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Five Burglars Arrested in McMinn County in Connection to Business Robbery

McMinn County Sheriff Joe Guy says deputies caught five burglars in the act at Sweetwater Airsoft. Police were called to the business on County Road 275 Monday for a report of a theft in progress and found a Ford F-150 with two suspects inside, and as more deputies arrived, they found three more suspects at…MORE

Two Men Indicted for Shooting Man at West Knoxville Bar in October

Two Men Indicted for Shooting Man at West Knoxville Bar in October

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Two men have been indicted in connection to a shooting outside of a Knoxville bar. It happened last October at Bucket Head Tavern on Ray Mears Boulevard. A witness says he was walking outside, heard shots and saw an SUV leave the scene.The victim, who was shot multiple times, identified Treveon Bradley…MORE

Early Morning Crash in Halls Traps Truck Driver

Early Morning Crash in Halls Traps Truck Driver

Halls, TN (WOKI) A truck driver is trapped for over 40 minutes after a crash early Monday morning in Halls. Officials with Rural Metro Fire Department say crews were called to Maynardville Highway at East Emory Road in North Knox County just before 6:00 a.m. where they found a box truck had collided with the…MORE

An Investigation is Underway Following a Fatal Head-On Motorcycle Crash in Cocke County

An Investigation is Underway Following a Fatal Head-On Motorcycle Crash in Cocke County

An investigation is underway after two people are killed after two motorcycles crash head-on in Cocke County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says Hubert and Norma Roberts were riding on a Harley Davidson trike on U.S. Highway 25-70 Saturday afternoon while Bobby and Shawnte Whitaker were riding on a motorcycle in the opposite direction. The Roberts’…MORE

Hundreds Participate in ‘Hands Off!’ Protest Against President Trump and Elon Musk in Downtown Knoxville
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Hundreds Participate in ‘Hands Off!’ Protest Against President Trump and Elon Musk in Downtown Knoxville

Opponents of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk rallied in East Tennessee and across the U.S. to protest the administration’s actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues. More than 1,200 “Hands Off!” demonstrations were planned by more than 150 groups, including civil rights organizations, labor unions, LBGTQ+ advocates, veterans and elections…MORE

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Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

Join Blount Memorial Saturday, May 10 as they host their Inaugural Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer to honor breast cancer survivors, remember those who have fought the battle, and raise money to expand access to life-saving breast cancer screening and diagnostic services right here in Blount County! Gather for this event at Blount Memorial Health Center at Springbrook – 220 Associates Blvd. Alcoa, TN.

Dogwood Arts- April Celebration!

Dogwood Arts- April Celebration!

Don’t miss all the exciting events that Dogwood Arts has to offer in April! Chalk Walk, Dogwood Trails, Spring Featured Gardens, The Dogwood Arts Festival and More!