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THP identifies drivers in deadly Chapman Highway crash
By Kelly Ann KruegerPublished: Dec. 19, 2024 at 9:43 PM EST|KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – One person died after a crash on Chapman Highway Monday, according to a Tennessee Highway Patrol crash ...
Syndicated Author Dec 20, 2024

More than 140 homeless people in Knoxville remembered during ceremony
Homeless Persons’ Memorial Service honored those who died over the last year.By Sam LutherThat's according to the city's homeless coalition and its president, Bruce Spangler.On Thursday nig...
Syndicated Author Dec 20, 2024

Bears’ euthanasia putting strain on wildlife agency’s relationship with rescue
Officials with the TWRA said the situation has prompted them to question the future of their relationship with Appalachian Bear Rescue.By Camruinn Morgan-RumseyPublished: Dec. 19, 2024 at 11:28 A...
Syndicated Author Dec 20, 2024
No Suspect after Deadly Overnight Shooting, Knoxville Police Say
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department is investigating after one person is killed and another injured in a shooting early Thursday morning on Washington Pike.KPD says officers en route ...
Syndicated Author Dec 19, 2024

Teen Indicted after Making Threat Against Austin-East High School
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville teen is indicted by a grand jury after making a threat against Austin-East High School back in October.According to court records, a victim told an SRO at Austin East ...
Syndicated Author Dec 18, 2024

Houseboat Owner Rescued from Fire on Fort Loudon Lake
Louisville, TN (WOKI) A man whose houseboat caught fire last (Monday) night on Fort Loudon Lake is crediting his dog for alerting him to the blaze.Blount County fire crews responded to the Ish Creek B...
Syndicated Author Dec 17, 2024

Knoxville Police Identify Victim of Deadly Crash Near Hall of Fame Drive
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 12/16: Knoxville Police Department officials identify the man killed Friday night in a fiery, single-car crash near downtown.Officers were called around 10:15 p.m. to the e...
Syndicated Author Dec 16, 2024

AMR Facing Fines Over $90,000 for Not Responding to Knox County Emergency Calls on Time
For the first time since July, American Medical Response is facing fines for not responding to Knox County emergencies on time.The fines came in October, and AMR is citing large events, like the dynam...
Syndicated Author Dec 12, 2024

Morgan Wallen Pleads Guilty in Chair-Throwing Case
Nashville, TN (WOKI) Update 12/12: Country music star Morgan Wallen appeared in a Nashville courtroom Thursday pleading guilty in his now infamous chair-throwing case.Wallen pleaded guilty to two misd...
Syndicated Author Dec 12, 2024

Knoxville Police Take a Teen into Custody after Reportedly Firing Shots after Domestic Dispute
Knoxville Police say a 17-year-old is taken into custody after firing shots following an argument.Officers responding to a shots fired call in the area of Walker Boulevard and Underwood Place yesterda...
Syndicated Author Dec 12, 2024