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More than 140 homeless people in Knoxville remembered during ceremony
Homeless Persons’ Memorial Service honored those who died over the last year.By Sam LutherThat's according to the city's homeless coalition and its president, Bruce Spangler.On Thursday nig...
Dec 20, 2024
Bears’ euthanasia putting strain on wildlife agency’s relationship with rescue
Officials with the TWRA said the situation has prompted them to question the future of their relationship with Appalachian Bear Rescue.By Camruinn Morgan-RumseyPublished: Dec. 19, 2024 at 11:28 A...
Dec 20, 2024
No Suspect after Deadly Overnight Shooting, Knoxville Police Say
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department is investigating after one person is killed and another injured in a shooting early Thursday morning on Washington Pike.KPD says officers en route ...
Dec 19, 2024
‘Unsuitable for Release’ | TWRA Responds after Deciding to Euthanize 13 Bear Cubs
(Story courtesy of WVLT News)Knoxville, TN (WVLT) The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency issued a statement after making the decision to euthanize 13 bears from the Appalachian Bear Rescue.TWRA said t...
Dec 19, 2024
10 Arrested, 19 Victims Identified in Large-Scale Operation Targeting Child Exploitation
Nashville, TN (WOKI) Ten people are facing felony charges after more than a dozen victims are identified in a large-scale operation to target child exploitation and sextortion in Tennessee.From Octobe...
Dec 18, 2024
Houseboat Owner Rescued from Fire on Fort Loudon Lake
Louisville, TN (WOKI) A man whose houseboat caught fire last (Monday) night on Fort Loudon Lake is crediting his dog for alerting him to the blaze.Blount County fire crews responded to the Ish Creek B...
Dec 17, 2024
AMR Facing Fines Over $90,000 for Not Responding to Knox County Emergency Calls on Time
For the first time since July, American Medical Response is facing fines for not responding to Knox County emergencies on time.The fines came in October, and AMR is citing large events, like the dynam...
Dec 12, 2024
Knoxville Police Take a Teen into Custody after Reportedly Firing Shots after Domestic Dispute
Knoxville Police say a 17-year-old is taken into custody after firing shots following an argument.Officers responding to a shots fired call in the area of Walker Boulevard and Underwood Place yesterda...
Dec 12, 2024
Man Charged with Murder in ‘Suspicious Death,” Police Say
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police investigating a “suspicious death” Tuesday in South Knoxville have now charged a man with murder.KPD says officers were dispatched around 5:30 p.m. Tu...
Dec 11, 2024
Jefferson County teacher accused of assaulting student had violated policy before
WHITE PINE, Tenn. (WVLT) – A White Pine teacher accused of hitting a student with an iPad had had previous problems at the school system, according to a personnel file obtained by WVLT News.The ...
Dec 10, 2024
