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Water is now safe to drink in Tellico Plains.Recent flooding prompted a boil advisory for the area and closed Monroe County schools which have also re-opened.Mayor Marilyn Parker says a few people are...

An arrest is made in connection to a West Knoxville Apartment fire.32-year-old Ronnie Jowers is charged with Aggravated Arson and Evading Arrest for the fire intentionally set at an apartment in the 2...

Knox County Schools is alerting parents of issues with communication affected by a problem with the system's internet connectivity.The mass alert was sent to parents just before 7:30 a.m. this morning...

A tractor-trailer driver in Loudon County faces a DUI charge after crashing and overturning his vehicle, according to the Lenoir City Police Department (Courtesy: TDOT)Loudon County, TN (WOKI) A tract...

Photo courtesy of WVLTClinton High School is briefly placed on lockdown after a possible threat.Officials with the Anderson County Sheriff's Office say the threat was reported on the sheriff's office'...

Rural Metro Fire is investigating a fire in Mascot which leaves a presumed family pet dead.Crews called to the home in the 8900 block of C Drive last night and found heavy fire and smoke. The resident...

James Allen, 36. (Courtesy: Knox County Court Records)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man is sentenced to life for a 2019 double murder at Rocky Top Apartments.Officials with the Knox County District...

Sevier County Sheriff's Office looking for missing man, James Grady Russell, 63 (Courtesy: SCSO)Sevier County, Tn (WOKI) Sevier County Sheriff's Office officials are on the lookout for a missing man w...

Photo courtesy of WVLTUPDATE (8/15/23): Tellico Plains town officials report the water system is back up and running, but a boil advisory is now in effect. "After you boil your water, it is safe to dr...

Knoxville Police are reminding you to make sure you lock your car.Officials say two more guns were stolen from unlocked cars this weekend. So far this year, thieves have stolen more than 70 guns from ...