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Former Townsend City Manager Pleads Guilty to Misusing City Funds.
Townsend, TN (WOKI) The former City Manager of Townsend pleads guilty to misusing city funds.The State says Danny Williamson misappropriated nearly $4,000 in city funds to buy things for himself.The i...
Jul 01, 2025
Trump Administration Nominates Four Appointees for TVA Board of Directors
Washington, D.C. (WOKI) The Trump administration Tuesday nominated four people to serve on the Tennessee Valley Authority's board of directors.The move comes after the White House pulled three members...
Jul 01, 2025
Morgan Wallen Foundation Sending 35 Kids to Salvation Army’s Camp Paradise Valley
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Over 30 kids will be able to attend camp this summer thanks to a generous donation from the Morgan Wallen Foundation.Thirty-five kids will attend the Knoxville Salvation Army's Ca...
Jul 01, 2025
An Investigation is Underway Following a Fatal Crash on I-40 in Loudon County
An investigation is underway after a fatal crash closes I-40 near the I-75 split.The Loudon County Sheriff's Office say yesterday’s (Monday) crash killed at least two people.The Tennessee D...
Jun 30, 2025
Two People are Facing Animal Cruelty Charges after Leaving Dog in Hot Car at Sevierville Walmart
Two people in Sevierville are facing charges after leaving their dog in a hot car while shopping at Walmart.It happened Saturday at the location on the parkway. Officers found a car with the windows "...
Jun 30, 2025
These new laws take effect in Tennessee on July 1st
An array of bills made their way across Gov. Bill Lee's desk for his signature, including addressing cell phones in schools, sober DUIs, banning Glock switches and more.NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV / WVLT &...
Jun 30, 2025
Knoxville Fire Department Responds to Car Fire on I-640 Which Shut Down Interstate
The Knoxville Fire Department responding to a car fire which caused I-640 to close.It happened Saturday evening, crews were called to I-640 South near Western Avenue. KFD says there are no injuries an...
Jun 29, 2025
KCSO Deputy Injured in the Line of Duty is Improving but Faces a Long Road to Recovery
KNOXVILLE, TN. (story courtesy of WVLT) – Deputy Dalton Swanger with the Knox County Sheriff's Office is awake and off the ventilator, according to an update from KCSO."He can speak and is doing...
Jun 29, 2025
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 ...
Jun 25, 2025
Campbell County Healthcare Manufacturing Plant Set to Close, Affecting More than 150 Workers
Campbell County, TN (WOKI) A manufacturing plant in Campbell County will be closing its doors by the end of the year, laying off 153 people.According to a WARN Notice filed with the Tennessee Departme...
Jun 25, 2025
