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THP: Two Teens Killed in Cocke County Crash, Investigation Underway

THP: Two Teens Killed in Cocke County Crash, Investigation Underway

Cocke County, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating following a deadly crash Tuesday night in Cocke County. According to a report from THP, only one car was involved in the crash which happened on Thinwood Drive near Highway 25/70. Officials say the 19-year-old driver of the car was reportedly following a curve…MORE

Several County School Systems Start Dates

Several County School Systems Start Dates

Alcoa City Schools are already back in the classroom with several other schools systems starting including Blount County Schools which have their first day of class today but they are off tomorrow for Election Day. The start of school means crossing guards and students will be in those crosswalks at schools and Buses will be…MORE

Knoxville Police Charge 20-Year-Old in Home Robbery

Knoxville Police Charge 20-Year-Old in Home Robbery

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police have arrested a suspect in connection to an early morning robbery Monday at a home on Chester Avenue. KPD says officers responded to a home in the 2200 block of Chester Avenue around 4:00 a.m. where a 27-year-old woman reported that two people in masks had broken into her home,…MORE

Knox County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Suspect in ATM theft

In the early morning hours (Monday), unknown suspects utilized a heavy-duty truck to break into a West Knoxville Bank ATM. The ATM was a stand alone unit and not attached to the bank building.    During the burglary of the ATM money cartridges and us currency were stolen.  The suspect(s) fled the scene of the…MORE

Knoxville Police are Investigating a Shooting at a North Knoxville Apartment

Knoxville Police are investigating after a woman is shot at an apartment complex. Officers responded Inskip Flats in the 4700 block of Romeo Way yesterday (Sunday) morning after a 20-year-old woman had been shot in the lower body, she was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect has not been identified but is…MORE

Knoxville Fire Department Responds to Apartment Fire on Daylily Drive

Knoxville Fire Department Responds to Apartment Fire on Daylily Drive

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Young people playing with fire may be to blame for a fire Friday morning at Montgomery Village Apartments. Knoxville Fire Department officials say crews responded to the apartment complex in the 1500 block of Daylily Drive around 11:45 a.m. to findlight smoke coming from one of the windows on the upper floor.…MORE

Knoxville Man Accused of Killing Former Boss Indicted, Facing Murder Charge

Knoxville Man Accused of Killing Former Boss Indicted, Facing Murder Charge

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The man accused of shooting his boss at a Knox County School bus lot is indicted by a Grand Jury. Daniel Arwood, 38, is charged with first degree murder, evading arrest and gun charges. Officials say Arwood shot and killed his boss, 29-year-old Aaron Russell, after he was fired and told to…MORE

Rural Metro Fire Has a New Chief
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Rural Metro Fire Has a New Chief

Rural Metro Fire has a new chief. Jeffrey Devlin has been with Rural Metro since 1990, serving as a firefighter, paramedic and more. He’s also been the assistant chief of operations for the last five years. “Rural Metro Fire has an over 45-year history of excellence in serving Knox County. My intention is we will…MORE

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