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Knoxville Receives Almost $43 Million from Feds to Reconnect Communities
The City of Knoxville and Knoxville's Community Development Corporation (KCDC) have been awarded a $42.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to implement...
Syndicated Author Mar 14, 2024

Missing Claiborne County Man is Found Dead in Kentucky
A missing Claiborne County man at the center of a TBI Silver Alert is found dead in Kentucky.Police say 86-year-old Curtis Mason was last seen on February 26th in Harrogate. His van was spotted in Ken...
Syndicated Author Mar 14, 2024

Public Weighs-In on Process of Creating Fair Housing Equity Plan in Knoxville
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The City of Knoxville Housing and Neighborhood Development held a meeting Tuesday night to allow community members to weigh-in on a Fair Housing Equity Plan.The Plan aims to addre...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2024

TBI, Cumberland County Sheriff Investigating Shooting
Cumberland County, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office are investigating following a shooting Monday, March 11 in east Cumberland County.TBI offi...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2024

An Asheville Woman Loses Priceless Bracelet at Zoo Knoxville Which Contains Sister’s Ashes
For the last two years, Jody Turnip has worn a bracelet to honor the life of their sister Taylor, who passed away.Originally from Asheville, Turnip was in Knoxville over the weekend and went to Zoo Kn...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2024

Knox County Wants to Build a Fourth Splash Pad, Commissioners Will Discuss Proposal
The Knox County Parks and Recreation Department plans to build its fourth splash pad, this one at French Memorial Park in South Knox County off Martin Mill Pike.That means the county will have water a...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2024

Knoxville Police are Still Searching for a Man Wanted in a Deadly Valentine’s Day Shooting
Knoxville Police are still looking for a man connected to a deadly shooting.James Perry is wanted for voluntary manslaughter and weapons charges related to February’s incident.Officials say Sher...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2024

Knoxville Man Indicted in Mother’s Death, Blount County Court Says
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man has been indicted in the death of his mother, who was found dead in Blount County in September of 2023.Officials with Blount County Circuit Court say 25-year-old Z...
Syndicated Author Mar 12, 2024

Knoxville Police Department Chief Asking City for Almost $3M for Raises
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department's Chief of Police is asking the city for almost $3 million for employee and officer raises.KPD Chief Paul Noel, making his case to city leaders dur...
Syndicated Author Mar 12, 2024

Prescribed burns planned for Cataloochee Valley this week
The National Park Service (NPS) and Appalachian Piedmont Coastal Fire Management Zone plan to burn approximately 96 acres across six fields in Cataloochee Valley at Great Smoky Mountains National Park...
Syndicated Author Mar 12, 2024