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An Investigation is Underway after a Fatal Crash on Alcoa Highway
An investigation in underway following a head-on crash in Alcoa.45-year-old Jose Ramos, who was driving an Avalon going the wrong way on Alcoa Highway crashed into a car after police attempted to catc...
Sep 11, 2024
The American Job Center to Hold a Large Job Fair in Newport
The American Job Center in Sevierville, Tennessee will be hosting a large multiple employer Job Fair onThursday, September 12th at the Newport City Park Pavilion, 220 Smith Street in Newport, TN. Door...
Sep 11, 2024
Couple who Volunteered for Anderson County Rescue Squad are Indicted for Multiple Counts of Theft
The Tennessee Comptroller's Office says an investigation has resulted in a couple being indicted for theft from the Anderson County Rescue Squad.Alex and Jessica Ridenour served as volunteers for the ...
Sep 10, 2024
TBI Investigation Leads to Indictment of Former Union County Clerk’s Office Employee
UNION COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Maynardville woman.In August, at the request of 8th Judicial Dist...
Sep 09, 2024
Eddie Check to Host Free Testing Event for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
(Story courtesy of WVLT)Knoxville, TN (WVLT) -While the leading cause of death in men is heart disease, the second is prostate cancer. With September being National Prostate Awareness Month, Eddie Che...
Sep 09, 2024
Manhunt is Underway for Person of Interest in a Multiple Vehicle Shooting That Injures Several on I-75 in Kentucky
A man hunt is underway after nine cars are shot into on I-75 in London, Kentucky.The interstate was shut down Saturday night after shots were fired into the vehicles on both the north and southbound l...
Sep 08, 2024
Millions in Federal Funding Coming to Knoxville to Improve Chapman Highway
(Story courtesy of WVLT)Knoxville, TN Millions of dollars in federal funding is headed to Knoxville, aimed at improving a stretch of Chapman Highway.The money is coming from the Biden administration's...
Sep 06, 2024
Blake Shelton to Perform at Food City Center in 2025
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Country music superstar Blake Shelton is coming to Knoxville!Shelton’s “Friends & Heroes 2025” tour will play Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center on Fe...
Sep 06, 2024
Shooting Investigation Underway after Home Invasion, Monroe County Sheriff Says
Sweetwater, TN (WOKI) An shooting investigation is underway following a home invasion Thursday morning in Monroe County.Officials with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office say deputies were called...
Sep 05, 2024
Uranium Enrichment Facility to Bring over 300 Jobs to Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge, TN (WOKI) Calling it the “single-largest investment in Tennessee history,” Governor Bill Lee Wednesday announced a new, multi-billion-dollar uranium enrichment facility for the ...
Sep 04, 2024
