Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian-involved crash on Kingston Pike which has resulted in charges against the driver involved. It happened yesterday afternoon near Thimbleberry Way, just west of Concord. Based on preliminary investigation, it is believed that a car, driven by 44 year-old Shannon Walker, was going east on Kingston Pike and ran…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police continue their search for an Oliver Springs man wanted in connection to the May 15 shooting outside Bebo’s Cafe. Twenty-four year-old Destiny Jones was shot in that incident and died subsequently as a result of a car crash on Alcoa Highway. KPD officials say Isaac Armes was driving the car…… MORE
Knoxville Police are investigating a suspected hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian dead. It happened this morning (Monday) Magnolia Avenue near Jessamine Street, Officers were called to the scene and found the victim, who is believed to have been hit by an unknown vehicle that left the scene going west on Magnolia Avenue. The victim…… MORE
Sevier County, TN (WOKI) UPDATE (8/18/23): In a tragic end to a story WOKI has been following, a man missing out of Sevier County has been found dead. Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced55 year-old John Hancock was found dead Friday, August 18. Hancock was last seen riding his four wheeler in the…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) A woman is charged by Knoxville Police for attacking two minors. KPD has arrested 35 year-old Allison Coronado charging her with assault for attacking the pair after they got off of their school bus according to our news partner WVLT. That incident happening on Tuesday, on Willow Bluff Circle in…… MORE
An arrest is made in connection to a West Knoxville Apartment fire. 32-year-old Ronnie Jowers is charged with Aggravated Arson and Evading Arrest for the fire intentionally set at an apartment in the 2000 block of Ridgebrook Drive. The Knoxville Fire Department responding to that fire Wednesday night and investigators determined it was set due…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A man wanted for attempted first-degree murder in a shooting at Bebo’s Cafe is arrested. Twenty-two year-old Jaheim Houston was arrested by members of the U.S. Marshals Service Wednesday night at an address on Watauga Avenue. He was wanted on two counts of attempted first-degree murder, among other charges, stemming from the…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating an early morning fatal East Knoxville house fire. Crews responding to the 2000 block of Dodson Avenue and found the home engulfed in flames. Once firefighters could search the home, they found one person and dog dead inside. The home is a total loss. KFD says there were no…… MORE
Rural Metro Fire is investigating a fire in Mascot which leaves a presumed family pet dead. Crews called to the home in the 8900 block of C Drive last night and found heavy fire and smoke. The residents weren’t home but an animal was found dead, no other injuries were reported.… MORE
UPDATE (8/15/23): Tellico Plains town officials report the water system is back up and running, but a boil advisory is now in effect. “After you boil your water, it is safe to drink. We are asking you to do this for a few days to be on the safe side,” officials said. All Tellico-area schools…… MORE
