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Knoxville Police Warn of Fake Post about Abandoned Two Year-Old

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department Tuesday alerting you to a fake post making the rounds on social media which officials say is sparking concern. The post claims that a two year-old child was dumped on the side of a Knoxville road and is currently with officers. It also features the tagline “bump this…MORE

Nine People in Custody after Monroe County Drug Busts, Sheriff Says

Nine People in Custody after Monroe County Drug Busts, Sheriff Says

Monroe County, TN (WOKI) Nine people are in custody after two drug busts in Monroe County. Sheriff Tommy Jones says narcotics detectives executed the first search Monday in the Gamble Gap area of Tellico Plains. There, detectives found four grams of fentanyl, other drugs and several guns. Later in the afternoon, detectives executed another warrant…MORE

Two East Tennesseans are Arrested in South Carolina in a Stolen Vehicle
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Two East Tennesseans are Arrested in South Carolina in a Stolen Vehicle

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF / WVLT) – Two people from Tennessee were behind bars in the Pee Dee after leading deputies on a chase over the weekend. The Florence County Sheriff’s Office said Mara Ivey, of Caryville, and Charles Owens, of Lafollette, were arrested Saturday. Both were charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, while…MORE

DOLLYWOOD’S PUBLIC EMPLOYEES APPRECIATION DAYS RETURN

DOLLYWOOD’S PUBLIC EMPLOYEES APPRECIATION DAYS RETURN

As a thank you to our military, first responders, teachers and more who work tirelessly every day to serve our country and communities, Dollywood’s Public Employees Appreciation Days returns this spring and provides qualifying guests the opportunity to buy a one-day Dollywood admission ticket online for just $49 plus tax. The exclusive offer can be…MORE

KPD: CERT Officers Arrest One, Seize Multiple Firearms in Sunday Traffic Stop

KPD: CERT Officers Arrest One, Seize Multiple Firearms in Sunday Traffic Stop

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A 20-year-old man is arrested and multiple firearms are seized following a traffic stop Sunday on Clinton Highway. Knoxville Police Department officials say Community Engagement Response Team officers stopped 20-year-old Timir Thomas around 7:30 p.m. after spotting his Lexus sedan on Clinton Highway. KPD says Thomas had an outstanding warrant for felony…MORE

Blount County Names New Director of Schools

Blount County Names New Director of Schools

Maryville, TN (WOKI) Blount County Schools officials Monday announcing a new director of schools. Justin Ridge has been named the district’s new director, replacing Dr. Alisa Teffeteller, who has been serving in an interim role since late February. According to BCS, Ridge is an experienced educator and administrator, overseeing homebound, homeschool and alternative programs for…MORE

Girl Scouts Round Out Cookie Season with Dogwood Arts Festival Sale

Girl Scouts Round Out Cookie Season with Dogwood Arts Festival Sale

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) At the tail-end of cookie season, groups of Girl Scouts across the country are hoping to sell the last of their stock, including here in Knoxville. The Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians are hosting a cookie pop-up shop as part of the Dogwood Arts Festival. May will mark the end of…MORE

Grand Jury Returns Indictment in Crash that Killed Knoxville Councilman’s Daughter

Grand Jury Returns Indictment in Crash that Killed Knoxville Councilman’s Daughter

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A woman has been indicted on several charges following the death of a Knoxville councilman’s daughter in a head-on collision. A Knox County grand jury indicted 25-year-old Savannah Stanley earlier this month on five counts, including vehicular homicide and vehicular assault, in connection to the death of 21-year-old Kylie Roberto – the…MORE

TDOT Reminds Motorists to Work with Us – Move Over, Slow Down During National Work Zone Awareness Week

TDOT Reminds Motorists to Work with Us – Move Over, Slow Down During National Work Zone Awareness Week

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is joining states nationwide to ask motorists to Work with Us – move over and slow down for highway workers. TDOT will spread that message statewide during National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 21-25) to improve safety in Tennessee’s interstate and highway construction and maintenance work zones. This year’s theme is “Respect…MORE

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