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Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee Warning of Impersonators Trying to Get Donations
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee is putting the word out, warning people that impersonators are trying to get "donations" for the group.“These parties may use buckets and display Secon...
Sep 19, 2024
Body Found in Kentucky Could be Suspect who Shot Five People on I-75 in Laurel County
Officials in Kentucky believe a body found in the area where the I-75 mass shooting happened could be the suspect, Joseph Couch.Kentucky State Police say the body was found near Exit 49. Official...
Sep 18, 2024
Greene County Sheriff’s Office Charges 16 Middle School Students for Making School Shooting TikTok
Greene County, TN (WOKI) Sixteen Greene County middle school students are facing charges after posting a TikTok video reenacting a school shooting.Officials with the Greene County Sheriff's Office say...
Sep 18, 2024
Knoxville Police Identify Victims in North Knoxville Motorcycle, Box Truck Collison
(Knoxville, TN WOKI) UPDATE 9/18: Knoxville Police have identified the victims in last weekend’s fatal crash in North Knoxville.The crash happened Sunday night, September 15, on Cedar Lane at Ce...
Sep 18, 2024
Almost 70 Dogs Found Malnourished and Neglected at Dandridge Non-Profit, Woman Charged with Multiple
A woman who ran an animal rescue out of her home in Dandridge where 68 dogs were found malnourished and neglected is charged with multiple counts of aggravated animal cruelty.The nonprofit, "A Life 2 ...
Sep 18, 2024
Knoxville Man Arrested and Charged for Impersonating a Security Guard at the Tennessee Valley Fair
A Knoxville man is arrested after authorities say he impersonated a security guard at the Tennessee Valley Fair.31-year-old Luke Jones went to the Tennessee Valley Fair on September 9th and said he wa...
Sep 18, 2024
Great Smoky Mountains Fire Remains 46 Acres, Uncontained
GATLINBURG, Tenn.-The Flint Gap Fire is 46 acres as of the last estimate. Although the fire is presently 0% contained, only a few areas are actively burning within the perimeter. Once firefighter acce...
Sep 17, 2024
University of Tennessee Announces New Ticket Fee to Pay Student Athletes
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The cost of UT football tickets is rising as the sport enters the era of revenue sharing with players.Tennessee Athletics Director Danny White said future season tickets would com...
Sep 17, 2024
Knoxville Police Looking for Teen Suspect in Asheville Highway Shooting
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police are searching for a teen suspect in connection to Friday’s shooting at the Kwik Pantry Food Mart off Asheville Highway.KPD officials announcing Tuesday that...
Sep 17, 2024
Medic Leading LifeSouth Blood Center of Florida in Annual Blood Competition, Still has Critical Need for O- and O+ Blood Types
MEDIC Regional Blood Center’s annual competition against LifeSouth Blood Center out of Florida is underway and Medic is beating them 411 units to 287 in the first day.All eligible donors are enc...
Sep 17, 2024
