Pigeon Forge, TN (WOKI) The city of Pigeon Forge has a new city manager. City commissioners announcing Friday that Mayor David Wear has been selected for the role, filling the vacancy left by the retirement, after more than four decades, of Earlene Teaster. Aside from public service, Wear is also currently the vice president of…… MORE
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Clinton Police, DCS Investigating Daycare after Child Injured, CPD Says
Clinton, TN (WOKI) Police in Clinton and the Department of Children’s Services are investigating after a child is injured at a daycare facility. While information is limited, officials with the Clinton Police Department confirming Friday that “officers are currently conducting a parallel investigation with DCS” of an incident at the Kiddie Korner Daycare at 98…… MORE
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I-40 Reopens Near Tennessee-North Carolina State Line after Mudslides
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) I-40 near the Tennessee-North Carolina line has reopened just over a week since four mudslides closed a portion of the interstate. Officials with the Tennessee Department of Transportation say one lane in each direction on the interstate has reopened. They are urging drivers to exercise extreme caution as workers are still present…… MORE
The Search for a New City Manager for Pigeon Forge Appears to be Over as Officials are Expected to Announce Their Choice
Pigeon Forge, TN (story courtesy of WVLT) Breaking Update: David Wear will be offered the position of Pigeon Forge city manager, city commissioners announced Friday. Previous Story: The search for Pigeon Forge’s new city manager is well underway, with candidate interviews planned for the end of this month. WVLT News has obtained background information on…… MORE
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Monroe County’s Sheriff Reacts to Two Corrections Officers Accused of Bringing Drugs into the Jail for Inmates
Two corrections officers are out of a job after being accused of bringing drugs into the Monroe County Jail for inmates. This week, Joshua Duncan was arrested and charged, accused of smuggling drugs into the jail for inmates. According to Sheriff Tommy Jones, Duncan used a Bible to conceal drugs and several inmates were also…… MORE
Knox County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway after a body is found in East Knox County. Officials with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office say their major crimes unit went to a home around noon yesterday (Wednesday) on Strawberry Plains Pike near Avis Lane. KCSO says the investigation is ongoing and information, at this time, is…… MORE
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July 4th Travelers in Tennessee Won’t be Delayed by Construction
Lane Closures Halted for Independence Day Holiday NASHVILLE – Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4 holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes from noon on Thursday, July 3, through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 7, to provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday…… MORE
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The Knox County Sheriff’s Office with an Update on the Condition of Deputy Swanger Injured While Responding to a Call
UPDATE 7 – June 26, 2025 | 8:30 pm Today has been a good day for Deputy Swanger. His nurses, doctors, therapist, girlfriend, and friends have been doing the heavy lifting while the community is praying fervently. We’re seeing progress, so keep those prayers coming. To everyone who has prayed, donated, and sent well wishes,…… MORE
KUB Power Supply Returns to Normal
Request for customers to conserve energy has been lifted Knoxville, TN – KUB is returning to normal operations following a period of increased electricity demand caused by extremely high temperatures. The regional power grid operated by Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is also returning to normal operations following the increase in demand. The public appeal to conserve energy…… MORE
Man Found Dead Near Abandoned Car in Cocke County, Investigation Underway
Cocke County, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway in Cocke County after a man’s body is found Monday near an abandoned car. Officials with the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office say deputies were called out around 4:30 p.m. to the 3000 block of Messer Branch Road because a car was blocking the roadway. CCSO says deputies…… MORE
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