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One Person Dead after Jefferson County Fire, Arson Investigation Underway
One person is dead after fire on Lafayette Road in New MarketNew Market, TN (WOKI) One person is dead and an arson investigation is underway following a fire early Wednesday morning in Jefferson Count...
Syndicated Author Jan 17, 2024

UPDATE: Two Dead, One Injured after Domestic Incident in Cumberland County, Police Say
TBI, police and Cumberland County Sheriff's Office investigating homicide in Fairfield Glade (Courtesy: CCSO)Fairfield Glade, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: Two people are dead and another is injured following a d...
Syndicated Author Jan 17, 2024

Tennessee Theatre’s WICKED Performances to Happen as Scheduled, No Refunds for Snow
Tennessee Theatre's WICKED performances to happen as scheduled, no refunds for snow (Courtesy: WVLT)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The “show must go on;” that’s the word from officials with th...
Syndicated Author Jan 16, 2024

TVA Asks KUB Customers to Reduce Power Use to Avoid Service Interruptions
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Calling the measure “precautionary,” The Tennessee Valley Authority is asking KUB customers to reduce power use amid cold temperatures across East Tennessee.In a relea...
Syndicated Author Jan 16, 2024

Heavy Snow Collapses Docks at Two East Tennessee Marinas
Fort Loudon Marina is now the second marina to see a dock collapse after East Tennessee saw heavy snowfall early this week. (Courtesy: Mayor Tony Aikens)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: Fort Loudon Marina...
Syndicated Author Jan 16, 2024

Mobile Meals Cancels Deliveries, Asking for Volunteers to Help
Mobile Meals says due to extreme winter weather conditions, they will not be delivering meals today (Tuesday).Officials say that congregate dining will also be suspended and seniors who receive Mobile...
Syndicated Author Jan 16, 2024

DoorDash to Suspend Operations Across Tennessee Amid Winter Storm
DoorDash FILE (Courtesy: AP Photo, File)Nashville, TN (WOKI) Officials with DoorDash announce they are suspending operations across parts of Tennessee, including Nashville, Memphis and Knoxville, due ...
Syndicated Author Jan 15, 2024

OTICS USA Announces Changes to 3rd/1st Shift Operations Due to Weather
OTICS USA in Morristown (Courtesy: OTICS USA website)Morristown, TN (WOKI) Officials with OTICS USA, a machining manufacturer with locations in Kodak and Morristown, announce changes Monday to their 3...
Syndicated Author Jan 15, 2024

Medic Closing Some Centers Early Today and Tuesday Due to Weather Conditions
MEDIC Regional Blood Center will close at 3 PM today (Monday).All mobile drives are canceled for tomorrow (Tuesday). The Athens and Crossville centers will also be closed tomorrow.The Ailor Avenue and...
Syndicated Author Jan 15, 2024

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is Still Closed Due to Inclement Weather
UPDATE: Great Smoky Mountains National Park remains closed today due to hazardous weather conditions. Park roads are covered with ice and snow. Sub-freezing temperatures are expected throughout today....
Syndicated Author Jan 15, 2024