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Four Arrested in Cocke County “Stairway to Heroin” Drug Bust
Courtesy: Cocke County Sheriff’s OfficeNewport, TN (WOKI) A Facebook post from the sheriff’s office says a “Stairway to Heroin” is shut down and four people are arrested early ...
Jul 13, 2023
SNAP Recipients Falling Victim to Fraudulent Activity According to Tennessee Department of Human Services
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP recipients urged to beware after the Tennessee Department of Human Services says some cardholders have reported their benefits stolen.Officials say fr...
Jul 13, 2023
SNAP Recipients Falling Victim to Fraudulent Activity According to Tennessee Department of Human Services
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP recipients urged to beware after the Tennessee Department of Human Services says some cardholders have reported their benefits stolen.Officials say fr...
Jul 13, 2023
Authorities Identify Victim in Fatal Alcoa Highway Accident while Investigation Continues
Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal accident on Alcoa Highway and have now identified the victim.KPD says 38 year-old Kimberly Mendes was killed in yesterday morning’s crash near Cherokee...
Jul 13, 2023
Popular Norris Lake Access Point to Close for Several Weeks
Source: Google EarthKnoxville, TN (WOKI) Beginning July 17, boating enthusiasts frequenting Brogan's Access Area on Norris Lake will have to find alternate means of accessing the lake.The Tennessee Wi...
Jul 12, 2023
Tennessee Announces Annual Sales Tax Holiday for Back-to-School Bargains
Nashville, TN (WOKI) Tennessee’s traditional sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies and computers is right around the corner!From July 28th through July 30th, clothing, school supplies a...
Jul 12, 2023
An Investigation is Underway after a Knoxville Family Falls Victim to Swatting
An investigating is underway after a Knoxville family falls victim to a swatting call.Knoxville Police showed up at their home Monday and forced them out, it was all caught on their ring door bell.In ...
Jul 12, 2023
Knox County Election Commission Approves Ballot, Early Voting Locations and Other Details for 2023 City of Knoxville Primary Election
The Knox County Election Commission met on Thursday, July 6th and approved the ballot, early voting locations and times, and other details for the 2023 City of Knoxville Primary Election.ELECTION...
Jul 12, 2023
McGhee Tyson Airport to Receive $2 Million from FAA for Green Energy Initiatives
Source: Google EarthKnoxville, TN (WOKI) McGhee Tyson Airport makes the cut to receive a chunk of nearly $268 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration for green energy initiatives.Th...
Jul 11, 2023
Tennessee Highway Patrol Announces Search for Armed and Dangerous Suspect
Jacob Kennamer (Courtesy THP)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Highway Patrol has announced they are on the lookout for a suspect they say is armed and dangerous.THP officials say troopers in Campbel...
Jul 11, 2023
