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STUDENTS AND TBI RENEW PUSH FOR LEADS IN 40-YEAR-OLD MURDER CASE
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STUDENTS AND TBI RENEW PUSH FOR LEADS IN 40-YEAR-OLD MURDER CASE

CAMPBELL COUNTY – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has partnered with sociology students at Elizabethton High School to raise awareness about a cold case out of Campbell County. It’s been forty years since the skeletal remains of a young girl were found in a remote part of the Elk Valley community of Campbell County. At the…MORE

Knoxville Police are Investigating a Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Near Downtown
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Knoxville Police are Investigating a Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Near Downtown

The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal single-car crash that happened on Saturday morning.  At around 8:35 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, KPD officers responded to the ramp from Broadway to Hall of Fame Drive, where a car had run off of the road to the right, collided with the bridge support and…MORE

Economic Spring Numbers Show Decline in Spending in Pigeon Forge
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Economic Spring Numbers Show Decline in Spending in Pigeon Forge

PIGEON FORGE, TN (courtesy of WVLT / WOKI) – Sevier County’s multi-billion dollar economy took a hit in the month of March as spring break travel got underway. Visitor spending was down accounting for a $20B loss in spending and tourism leaders said the economy was to blame. The economic numbers reveal that visitors spent…MORE

‘Suspicious’ Sevier County Fire Prompts Investigation

‘Suspicious’ Sevier County Fire Prompts Investigation

Sevier County, TN (WOKI) Labeled a “suspicious” fire by Sevier County Fire and Rescue, several agencies are investigating after a camper caught fire Sunday near Little Cove Church Road. Officials say the fire caused significant damage to the camper, and authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying any leads or witnesses that may…MORE

FORMER CORRECTIONS OFFICER INDICTED, CHARGED WITH OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT
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FORMER CORRECTIONS OFFICER INDICTED, CHARGED WITH OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT

MONROE COUNTY (WOKI) – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a now former corrections officer. On December 20, 2022, at the request of then 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Crump, TBI agents began investigating numerous allegations of official misconduct involving Monroe County jail employees and…MORE

Knox County Sheriff’s Office Receives ‘Suspicious Package,’ KCSO Says
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Knox County Sheriff’s Office Receives ‘Suspicious Package,’ KCSO Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday received what representatives called a “suspicious package.” Through a news release, KCSO Communications officials say staff found the package in the office’s Human Resources Division and called the Knoxville Fire Department. “The KFD Fire/Hazmat team arrived promptly and conducted a thorough investigation,” KCSO Communications Director Kimberly…MORE

These Private Schools in East Tennessee are Accepting School Vouchers

These Private Schools in East Tennessee are Accepting School Vouchers

Applications for Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship program launch in less than a month for all families across the state. According to the state Department of Education, the majority of the 210 schools eligible to participate in the program intend doing so. Here’s a full list of private schools in East Tennessee that intend to accept…MORE

Turkey Creek Medical Center is the First Hospital in Knoxville to Utilize Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery System
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Turkey Creek Medical Center is the First Hospital in Knoxville to Utilize Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery System

Turkey Creek Medical Center announced Tuesday that it is taking minimally invasive robotic surgery to the next level. The hospital said it now has a newer, more sophisticated robotic system that offers more than 150 enhancements over previous versions, including improved accuracy and precision, enhanced 3D imaging and better ergonomics for surgeons. Dr. Marc Campbell,…MORE

Tennessee Department of Education Releases Checklist to Receive State Money to Send Children to Private School

Tennessee Department of Education Releases Checklist to Receive State Money to Send Children to Private School

The Tennessee Department of Education has released a checklist for families interested in getting state money to send their children to private school. The checklist centers on the controversial Education Freedom Scholarship Program, also known as the school voucher bill which uses state dollars to families interested in private school.  That bill passed at the…MORE

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