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Rural Metro responds to ‘Serious’ Crash Involving Concrete Truck in North Knoxville

Rural Metro responds to ‘Serious’ Crash Involving Concrete Truck in North Knoxville

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Crews with Rural Metro Fire responded to a “serious” crash in North Knoxville involving an overturned concrete truck around noontime Thursday. Rural Metro Fire Department officials say the crash happened on E. Emory Road near Stormer Road. They are asking people to avoid the area and to expect “major delays.” This is…MORE

Two Hikers Rescued in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Two Hikers Rescued in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Two hikers are rescued after being trapped overnight in the Great Smoky Mountains. Officials say one of the hikers activated a rescue beacon when they got very cold in the rain and fog Tuesday night. Park rangers tried to reach the hikers but downed trees blocked their path. The Tennessee Air National Guard was dispatched…MORE

Rockwood Assisted Living Facility Forced to Close after Bedbug, Biohazard Violations, Order Says

Rockwood Assisted Living Facility Forced to Close after Bedbug, Biohazard Violations, Order Says

Rockwood, TN (WOKI / WVLT) An assisted living facility in Roane County is ordered closed after authorities find bedbugs and biohazard violations. Our news partner WVLT reporting that Victorian Square Assisted Living, located on Chamberlain Avenue in Rockwood, was ordered closed by the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission for numerous violations to include the finding of…MORE

SCSO Searching for Missing 46-year-old Man from Sevier County

SCSO Searching for Missing 46-year-old Man from Sevier County

Sevierville, TN (WOKI) The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a missing Sevierville man. SCSO officials say 46-year-old James McGill was last seen in the area of Pleasant Hill Road on March 13 wearing blue pants, work boots, a hat and an unknown shirt. McGill is described as 6′ 1″ tall, 195…MORE

A Morristown Company is Ordered to Pay Penalties in Child Labor Case

The U.S. Department of Labor said a federal consent judgement has been obtained that requires a Morristown company to stop employing children and to follow federal labor laws. The judgement comes after the Department of Labor found several children employed in dangerous jobs at Tuff Torq, a manufacturer of outdoor power equipment components for several…MORE

An Investigation is Underway following a Fatal Crash in Farragut

An Investigation is Underway following a Fatal Crash in Farragut

An investigation is underway following a fatal crash in Farragut. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a dump truck crashed on Kingston Pike near Amesbury Road on Monday. THP says the dump truck driver crossed four lanes of traffic on Kingston Pike, went off the road and across Amesbury Road where it hit another car. The…MORE

Blount County Sheriff’s Office Asking for Help Finding Missing Woman

Blount County Sheriff’s Office Asking for Help Finding Missing Woman

Maryville, TN (WOKI) The Blount County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a missing woman. BCSO officials say 56-year-old Barbara Ann Clarke, of Walland, was reported missing on Saturday, March 23 after her family and neighbors had not seen or spoken to her since early that morning. Clarke is described as 5′11″ tall and…MORE

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