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Eleven ‘Weather-Related’ Deaths Confirmed in East Tennessee, Officials Say
(Story courtesy of WVLT News)Unicoi County, TN (WOKI) On Wednesday, the Tennessee Department of Health confirmed there have been more "weather-related" fatalities in East Tennessee, according to an an...
Oct 03, 2024
‘Avoid All Contact with Waterbodies’ | State Issues Water Contact Advisory after Flooding
Nashville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued a temporary water contact advisory after the flooding caused by Hurricane Helene."In the aftermath of unprecedented...
Oct 03, 2024
Knoxville Police Department Says Overnight Shooting was ‘Targeted’
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPATE: The Knoxville Police Department is asking for information following what they say was a “targeted” shooting overnight resulting in a fatality.KPD says officers ...
Oct 02, 2024
Knoxville Police Identify Man Hit by Train
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police Department officials have identified the man hit and killed by a train Monday afternoon in North Knoxville.The incident happened near E. Inskip Drive and Morton P...
Oct 02, 2024
No Injuries after House Catches Fire in North Knox County, Rural Metro Fire Says
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following a house fire Tuesday afternoon in North Knox County.Rural Metro Fire officials say crews were dispatched to the fire in the 7200 block of Pa...
Oct 02, 2024
TWRA: East Tennessee Man, Dog Found Dead Days after Launching Boat into Nolichucky River
Greeneville, TNJ (WOKI) The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating after a man who launched a boat into the Nolichucky River on Friday has been found dead.TWRA says the body of 32-year-o...
Oct 02, 2024
GSMNP to Reopen US 441, Other Roads Wednesday
Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) Officials with the National Park Service delivering some welcome news Tuesday afternoon as Hurricane Helene recovery continues in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.NPS says...
Oct 01, 2024
TBI Issues Silver Alert for Missing Sevier County Woman
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert out of Sevier County for 55-year-old Autumn Hackney.TBI officials say Hackney was last seen on Monday in the area o...
Oct 01, 2024
Final Suspect in Attempted McMinn County Home Invasion Taken into Custody, Sheriff Says
McMinn County, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 10/1/24: The final suspect in an attempted home invasion last month in McMinn County has been taken into custody.Officials with the McMinn County Sheriff’s Office...
Oct 01, 2024
Mayor Jacobs and Others to Host Canned Food Drive on Saturday
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, Mission of Hope, and Knoxville Wholesale Furniture have teamed up to host a canned food drive this Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Knoxville Wholesale F...
Oct 01, 2024
