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Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Axle Logistics, LLC to Expand Logistics Operations at Knoxville Headquarters

Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Axle Logistics, LLC to Expand Logistics Operations at Knoxville Headquarters

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Axle Logistics, LLC officials announced today the company will invest $37.9 million to expand logistics operations at its Knoxville headquarters.  Axle Logistics will create 651 new jobs in Knox County over the next five years, nearly tripling its total headcount…MORE

Three People Hospitalized after Crash in Jefferson County, Fire Officials Say

Three People Hospitalized after Crash in Jefferson County, Fire Officials Say

Dandridge, TN (WOKI) Three people are hospitalized Tuesday after a crash on a roadway in Jefferson County. Officials with the Dandridge Fire Department say the crash happened on South Highway 92 near Price Road and involved two cars. They say one person had to be extracted from their sedan. Dandridge Fire and Jefferson County Rescue…MORE

Knoxville Police Identify 72-Year-Old Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Western Avenue

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The victim in a fatal pedestrian crash last week on Western Avenue has been identified. Knoxville Police Department officials say 72 year-old Curtis Lawrence of Knoxville was struck and killed while crossing Western Avenue, near Middlebrook Pike, in the early-morning hours of Monday, November 20. They say initial investigations determined that a…MORE

Former Knoxville Police Officer Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ in Child Porn Case

Former Knoxville Police Officer Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ in Child Porn Case

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An ex-officer with the Knoxville Police Department pleads “not guilty” Monday to federal child pornography charges, setting the stage for a jury trial early next year. Dan Roark appeared in a federal courtroom Monday, November 27 for an arraignment and indictment hearing. Roark had been arrested on November 6 on charges related…MORE

Public Assistance Needed to Identify Those Responsible for Suspected Arson Fire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park 

Public Assistance Needed to Identify Those Responsible for Suspected Arson Fire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park 

The National Park Service is requesting the public’s help in identifying those responsible for the start of the Rich Mountain Fire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The initial investigation indicates that two fires were started on November 20th in the Rich Mountain area by an unknown arsonist. The fires were started under high wind conditions, a…MORE

An Investigation is Underway Following a Fatal South Knox County Fire

An Investigation is Underway Following a Fatal South Knox County Fire

An investigation is underway following a fatal fire in South Knox County. Rural Metro was called to the 4200 block of Eddington at Beechmont last night (Sunday) and found a camper trailer fully involved and despite efforts by Rural Metro and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, one person inside the camper died.MORE

Christmas in the City at Knoxville’s Safety City Begins This Week

Christmas in the City at Knoxville’s Safety City Begins This Week

Christmas in the city at Knoxville’s Safety City begins tomorrow (Tuesday). It will be from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. at 165 South Concord Street. Dates and times are subject to change for weather. Guest may bring bicycles, non-motorized scooters, strollers and wagons to come ride or walk thru the City and you must have…MORE

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