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Grainger County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Drowning, Sheriff Says

Grainger County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Drowning, Sheriff Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The body of the victim is recovered and an investigation is underway in Grainger County following a drowning Tuesday evening. Officials with the Grainger County Sheriff’s Office say over half a dozen agencies responded to the drowning including: the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Bean Station Police Department, Morristown Rescue…MORE

Four Pets Die in Morristown House Fire, City Says

Four Pets Die in Morristown House Fire, City Says

Morristown, TN (WOKI) A homeowner survives but four pets perish following a house fire Tuesday morning in Morristown. City officials say the Morristown Fire Department responded to the call of a structure fire on Dedra Drive, arriving within three minutes of the initial call. They say crews were able to contain the fire to the…MORE

Knoxville Police Investigating after Man Found Dead Along Chapman Highway

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police are investigating after a man is found dead on Chapman Highway. KPD says officers found the man Tuesday afternoon “slumped over the rear of his truck” in front of the Auto Zone in the 3300 block of Chapman Highway. Officials say the man was pronounced dead at the scene by…MORE

Two arrested in 2019 murder of National Guard soldier

Two arrested in 2019 murder of National Guard soldier

Authorities in Loudon County arrested and charged two people in connection to a five year old murder case. The Loudon County Sheriffs Department arrested 39 year old Eric Austin Byrd, of Lenoir City, and 39 year old Amanda Bishop, of Kingston, Tuesday. The two are charged with first degree murder in connection to the 2019…MORE

UT ‘Preserving’ Neyland Stadium’s Name with Pilot Partnership

UT ‘Preserving’ Neyland Stadium’s Name with Pilot Partnership

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The University of Tennessee is “preserving” Neyland Stadium’s name through a partnership with Pilot Flying J. University of Tennessee Athletics making the announcement Tuesday morning, billing the change as a “preservation partnership.” “This will always be Neyland Stadium. Is now, always has been, always will be,” said UT Athletics Director Danny White…MORE

State Leaders Asking for Feedback on ELA Standards for Tennessee Students

State Leaders Asking for Feedback on ELA Standards for Tennessee Students

Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) As students across East Tennessee head back to class, parents and teachers are getting the chance to weigh-in on what their kids are being taught, focusing specifically on English Language Arts (ELA). This comes in the form of a survey that anyone can access. Topics on the survey could directly…MORE

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