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Weather-Related Deaths in East Tennessee Continue to Climb

Weather-Related Deaths in East Tennessee Continue to Climb

Flood clean-up continues in East Tennessee after Helene and unfortunately another death is confirmed in the state. TEMA says there has been 17 weather-related deaths in Tennessee and officials are still searching for 6 missing people. Governor Bill Lee says the state is extending the tax filing date for businesses in certain disaster areas to…MORE

Helene Flooding Brings Election Changes to East Tennessee Counties

Helene Flooding Brings Election Changes to East Tennessee Counties

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT / WOKI) – Six Tennessee counties are seeing election updates after devastating floods brought by Hurricane Helene. Secretary of State Tre Hargett made the announcement Wednesday, saying the state and local election officials are working to make sure voters can cast a ballot this election, whether it be in-person or absentee. “The…MORE

KPD Receives $700,000 Federal Grant to Implement Crime Gun Intelligence Center

KPD Receives $700,000 Federal Grant to Implement Crime Gun Intelligence Center

The Knoxville Police Department has been awarded a $700,000 grant to enhance its ability to quickly identify individuals who are engaged in violent crime, the guns used in those crimes, and their sources. Last week, it was announced that the KPD had received the maximum $700,000 award through the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s 2024 Local…MORE

GSMNP Officials: US 441/Newfound Gap Road Open 24 Hours a Day

GSMNP Officials: US 441/Newfound Gap Road Open 24 Hours a Day

Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) US 441 / Newfound Gap Road in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is now open 24 hours a day. The park is lifting the overnight road closure with the help of Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Government and police agencies in Sevier County and the Sevier County Government who will assist…MORE

Nashville-Based Law Firm Now Representing Impact Plastics Victims

Nashville-Based Law Firm Now Representing Impact Plastics Victims

(Story courtesy of WVLT/WSMV News) Nashville, TN (WSMV) – We are now hearing from law firms representing Impact Plastics workers and their families. One of them, Litson PLLC, is based in Nashville. Alex Little with Litson is a former federal prosecutor. He said he is looking into several things, like whether the plant had a…MORE

16 ‘Weather-Related’ Deaths Confirmed in East Tennessee, Officials Say
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16 ‘Weather-Related’ Deaths Confirmed in East Tennessee, Officials Say

Unicoi County, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Department of Health confirms there has been another “weather-related” fatality in East Tennessee. TEMA says 16 have died in the state as a result of Helene. There are now eight dead in Unicoi County as well as one death each reported in Knox, Johnson and Greene Counties, two in…MORE

Boil Water Advisory Lifted for All Customers, Newport Utilities Says

Newport, TN (WOKI) In the wake of Hurricane Helene comes a bit of good news Tuesday for folks in Newport. Officials with Newport Utilities report that the boil water advisory has been lifted for all customers. The utility company, taking to Facebook with the announcement, says that tap water is now safe for consumption and…MORE

A Suspect in Custody Charged with Kidnapping Following Stand-Off in Karns

A Suspect in Custody Charged with Kidnapping Following Stand-Off in Karns

A suspect in a stand-off in Karns is arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated kidnapping. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office says 46 year-old Russell Kline was arrested after deputies responded to the 7900 block of Oak Ridge Highway yesterday (Monday) and found Kline inside the home with at least two children. SWAT and…MORE

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