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STUDENTS AND TBI RENEW PUSH FOR LEADS IN 40-YEAR-OLD MURDER CASE
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STUDENTS AND TBI RENEW PUSH FOR LEADS IN 40-YEAR-OLD MURDER CASE

CAMPBELL COUNTY – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has partnered with sociology students at Elizabethton High School to raise awareness about a cold case out of Campbell County. It’s been forty years since the skeletal remains of a young girl were found in a remote part of the Elk Valley community of Campbell County. At the…MORE

Knoxville Police are Investigating a Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Near Downtown
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Knoxville Police are Investigating a Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Near Downtown

The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal single-car crash that happened on Saturday morning.  At around 8:35 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, KPD officers responded to the ramp from Broadway to Hall of Fame Drive, where a car had run off of the road to the right, collided with the bridge support and…MORE

4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits East Tennessee, Damage Assessments from Multiple Agencies and USGS says There is a Slight Chance for an Aftershock This Week
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4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits East Tennessee, Damage Assessments from Multiple Agencies and USGS says There is a Slight Chance for an Aftershock This Week

Many people across East Tennessee felt an earthquake Saturday morning. According to the United States Geological Survey, the 4.1 magnitude earthquake ranks among the strongest felt in our area and the strongest since a 4.4 magnitude earthquake in Decatur in 2018. There could be an aftershock possible this week. However, the strongest earthquake here belongs…MORE

Abused Dog Found in Knoxville Heads to ‘Furever’ Home, Shelter Says

Abused Dog Found in Knoxville Heads to ‘Furever’ Home, Shelter Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A good news update to a story involving an animal cruelty case in Knoxville. A dog Knoxville police say was abused before being rescued is headed to its “furever” home. Officials with Young-Williams Animal Center say they received an outpouring of love from all over the country for the “sweet, brave girl”…MORE

Blount County Leaders to Request Change in Law Following Joseph Dalton’s Sentencing

Blount County Leaders to Request Change in Law Following Joseph Dalton’s Sentencing

MARYVILLE, TN (courtesy of WVLT / WOKI) – Former Blount County teacher Joseph Dalton was sentenced to six months of probation after he pleaded guilty to five counts of assault against students in the district. The Blount County Commission took a unanimous stand against that outcome Thursday night by agreeing to ask state leaders to change the…MORE

TULLAHOMA MAN INDICTED ON ARSON AND EXPLOSIVE CHARGESFOR SETTING FIRE TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

TULLAHOMA MAN INDICTED ON ARSON AND EXPLOSIVE CHARGESFOR SETTING FIRE TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

KNOXVILLE, TN (WOKI) – On May 7, 2025, a federal grand jury in Knoxville, Tennessee,returned an indictment charging Regan Darby Prater, 27, of Tullahoma, Tennessee, with arson forfirebombing the Highlander Center, a nonprofit research and education center in New Market,Tennessee, and with carrying an explosive device during the commission of the arson. Praterappeared in court…MORE

Economic Spring Numbers Show Decline in Spending in Pigeon Forge
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Economic Spring Numbers Show Decline in Spending in Pigeon Forge

PIGEON FORGE, TN (courtesy of WVLT / WOKI) – Sevier County’s multi-billion dollar economy took a hit in the month of March as spring break travel got underway. Visitor spending was down accounting for a $20B loss in spending and tourism leaders said the economy was to blame. The economic numbers reveal that visitors spent…MORE

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