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Tennessee’s Tim Burchett Says He’s Joining President Trump’s DOGE Committee

Tennessee’s Tim Burchett Says He’s Joining President Trump’s DOGE Committee

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) One of East Tennessee’s congressmen announcing Tuesday he’s joining one of President Trump’s new committees. Representative Tim Burchett, who represents Tennessee’s second congressional district in Washington, taking to social media to announce he’s joining DOGE, the Department of Government Efficiency. President Trump signed an executive order Monday, January 20 creating the non-governmental…MORE

Two Suspects Arrested in West Knox County Wanted for Fatal Shooting in Lenior City
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Two Suspects Arrested in West Knox County Wanted for Fatal Shooting in Lenior City

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

Investigation Underway into Deadly, Early-Morning House Fire in Oak Ridge
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Investigation Underway into Deadly, Early-Morning House Fire in Oak Ridge

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

A Knox County Man Pleads Guilty in Student Hit-and-Run Case
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A Knox County Man Pleads Guilty in Student Hit-and-Run Case

The man at the center in the hit and run of a Knox County student at a bus stop pleads guilty. Harley Bittle, III pled guilty to Reckless Endangerment, a Class E felony according to the Knox County District Attorney’s Office. He received a sentence of one year on Judicial Diversion, and restitution will be…MORE

Governor Bill Lee Calls a Special Session of the Tennessee General Assembly

Governor Bill Lee Calls a Special Session of the Tennessee General Assembly

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is calling a special session of the Tennessee General Assembly on January 27th to pass the Education Freedom Act and disaster relief for victims of Hurricane Helene. The session will also address illegal immigration public safety measures to ensure Tennessee stands ready to support the Trump Administration. In 2024, Lee’s first…MORE

Knoxville Police Activate Snow Plan, KAT Operating on Snow Routes

Knoxville Police Activate Snow Plan, KAT Operating on Snow Routes

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department activated its snow plan Friday afternoon. “While in the snow plan, Field Operations officers will be paired up in two-person cars to guarantee at least two officers make it to priority calls,“ KPD officials said. ”Supervisors will continue to closely monitor calls for service.” As for the surrounding…MORE

Icy Road Conditions Causing Traffic Issues Especially on I-75
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Icy Road Conditions Causing Traffic Issues Especially on I-75

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is reporting several weather-related accidents in our area today (Sunday). There is a winter weather advisory in effect for most of East Tennessee until 7 p.m. tonight (Sunday). THP has responded to numerous accidents this morning (Sunday) in Campbell County on Interstate 75 both north and southbound due to icy road…MORE

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