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The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Warning Residents of Multiple Vehicle Burglaries

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Warning Residents of Multiple Vehicle Burglaries

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating numerous vehicle burglaries. The suspect vehicle involved in those burglaries was recovered abandoned in the Halls area off Emory Road near Maynardville Highway last night (Thursday), it was reported stolen last month. Numerous firearms along with personal identifying information were stolen in the series of vehicle burglaries which…MORE

Knoxville Police Identify Victim in MLK Jr. Avenue Shooting

Knoxville Police Identify Victim in MLK Jr. Avenue Shooting

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department Thursday identified the victim of a fatal shooting Monday, October 9 in East Knoxville. KPD officials say the shooting happened on the corner of Ben Hur Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. They say officers were flagged down around 10:45 a.m. and found 47 year-old Trista Denton…MORE

KCHD will Observe Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

KCHD will Observe Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

KCHD, Partners to Observe Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day  Knoxville, Tenn. – The Knox County Health Department and several community partners are holding their seventh observation of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16 at Lakeshore Park’s Marble Hall. This day was created to provide awareness of…MORE

Dog is Rescued from Sevier County Cave after Being Trapped with a Wild Animal

Dog is Rescued from Sevier County Cave after Being Trapped with a Wild Animal

Several East Tennessee agencies rescue a trapped dog from a cave with a surprise guest with him. The Waldens Creek Volunteer Fire Department says the dog, Charlie, was found 40 feet deep down an extremely narrow cave shaft on Tuesday. Charlie was trapped in the cave for three days and for some of that time,…MORE

CCSO: Investigation Underway after Six Inmates Overdose at County Jail

CCSO: Investigation Underway after Six Inmates Overdose at County Jail

Campbell County, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway after six inmates in the Campbell County Jail are believed to have overdosed. Campbell County Sheriff’s Office officials say six inmates were taken to LaFollette Medical Center around 1:00 a.m. Wednesday after suspected overdoses. They say the inmates have since been treated and are back in custody.…MORE

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