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Missing 19-Year-Old from Monroe County Found in Georgia, Sheriff Says

Missing 19-Year-Old from Monroe County Found in Georgia, Sheriff Says

Monroe County, TN (WOKI) The young man at the center of a weeks-long missing person search out of Monroe County has now been found. Officials with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office say 19-year-old Caden Long was found safe and sound Monday in Georgia. Long was last seen on Saturday, June 7. Law enforcement had expressed…MORE

Mail Carriers Hosting East Tennessee Job Fairs

Mail Carriers Hosting East Tennessee Job Fairs

Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) Several post office locations across East Tennessee are planning to host job fairs Wednesday and Thursday. The U.S. Postal Service is looking to hire for rural mail carriers. Each job fair will run from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with personnel there to walk applicants through the process. The following…MORE

TVA Asks KUB Customers to Reduce Power Use

TVA Asks KUB Customers to Reduce Power Use

Power supplies are tightening as conditions create greater energy demand Knoxville, TN – The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has alerted KUB that its power supply is experiencing an increased demand caused by extremely high temperatures. TVA has alerted KUB and other local power companies that increased conservation efforts are necessary to extend the available power supply and…MORE

West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in Knox County; Spraying Scheduled
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West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in Knox County; Spraying Scheduled

Knoxville, Tenn. –The Knox County Health Department has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus (WNV) in mosquitoes during routine surveillance of the Milligan Street area of East Knoxville. In response, KCHD will spray the area on Wednesday (June 25) from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., weather permitting, to reduce the mosquito population and the risk…MORE

Knoxville Man Charged with Felony after Dog Overheats on Patio, Dies, Report Says

Knoxville Man Charged with Felony after Dog Overheats on Patio, Dies, Report Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man is facing an aggravated animal cruelty charge after leaving a dog on his apartment patio in 95-degree heat. According to charging documents, officers responded around 7:00 p.m. Sunday to the Kingston Pointe apartment complex on Bearden Hill where they were told a dog that had been outside was seen…MORE

Dolly Parton to Perform in Las Vegas for First Time in More Than 30 Years

Dolly Parton to Perform in Las Vegas for First Time in More Than 30 Years

Las Vegas, NV (WOKI / WVLT) Dolly Parton is headed back to Las Vegas for the first time in more than 30 years! The queen of country music will be performing six times at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace for Dolly: Live in Las Vegas. The shows are slated for December 4 through December 13,…MORE

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