Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Unofficial data from the Knoxville Police Department shows that crime rates, for the most part, dropped in 2023. As the report data has yet to be audited by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, it’s technically unofficial. Even so, it shows that most types of crimes were less common in Knoxville than in…… MORE
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Fireworks in the New Year? Check Those County Regulations First!
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, you may be wondering if you will be able to celebrate with fireworks. Many counties and cities across East Tennessee have regulations barring both the sale and the igniting of fireworks. In Knox County, it is illegal to sell and set off…… MORE
Medic Regional Blood Center has an Urgent Need O – Blood Donors
Medic Regional Blood center says it has an urgent need for O negative blood. They say usage has been very high this week with donations not keeping up with the demand. O negative blood is the most common blood type requested in trauma incidents. If you can help, please go to https://medicblood.org/… MORE
Christmas Tree Recycling in Knox County Begins Next Week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – With Christmas in the rear-view mirror, Knox County is preparing to take Christmas trees for recycling from any and all Knox County residents. The county’s tree recycling program begins after the new year. Throughout the month of January, residents can bring their trees, cleared of all ornaments, lights, wire and other…… MORE
ELK CALF POACHED ON WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA IN CLAIBORNE COUNTY
TWRA is seeking any information leading to the identification of the person or persons responsible for the poaching of a young calf elk in the Valley Creek area of the Ed Carter Unit of North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area in Claiborne County. A hunter discovered the elk calf on Friday, December 22 and contacted TWRA. …… MORE
A Member of Clinton-Based The McKameys Southern Gospel Group has Died
A local, popular southern gospel group announcing the death of one of their members. The McKameys say Peg McKamey Bean, also known as Ms. Peg, passed away yesterday (Tuesday) after suffering a stroke earlier in this month. The McKameys are a family group based in Clinton making music for over six decades, performing across the…… MORE
You Can Now Pre-Order Your Girl Scout Cookies
Most of us still have our Christmas trees up but believe it or not, it’s time for Girl Scout cookie season. The Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians are taking online cookie preorders. The first deliveries are expected in late January or early February then starting February 16th and through March 17th, Girl Scouts will sell…… MORE
AAA and TDOT on Holiday Travel
AAA with some tips to help navigate this busy holiday travel period. Roads, airlines and cruise ships will be more crowded than normal this season and most people driving to their destinations. They recommend drivers keep a well-stocked emergency kit in their vehicle which should include a flashlight, water, non-perishable food and a cell phone…… MORE
Jefferson County Police are Searching for the Man who Dragged an Officer from a Reported Stolen Car
The Jefferson City Police Department is asking for help to find a man wanted in connection a car theft which lead to an officer being dragged from that car. Shawn Burger was stopped following a theft complaint but refused to exit the car and as an officer attempted to get him out of the car,…… MORE
Annual Day of Remembrance for One of the Worst Environmental Disasters in U.S. which Happened in East Tennessee
Today (Friday) marks 15 years since one of the country’s worst environmental disasters and it happened right here in East Tennessee. This is the first year December 22nd will be recognized as an annual day of remembrance for the people who died as a result of a spill at the Kingston TVA Coal Ash spill…… MORE
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