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Jefferson County Explosion Caused by Propane Leak, Sheriff Says
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Jefferson County Explosion Caused by Propane Leak, Sheriff Says

Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 3/7: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office releasing more information concerning a fire and explosion Thursday at Lake Cove Resort. Jefferson County EMA officials say a man was injured in the fire which occurred in an RV; he was treated at the scene and airlifted to the University of Tennessee Medical…MORE

Unicoi County Continues Clean-up Following Flooding Caused by Hurricane Helene

Unicoi County Continues Clean-up Following Flooding Caused by Hurricane Helene

Several East Tennessee counties are still working to rebuild months after Helene ripped through, including Unicoi County. On September 27th, the Nolichucky River flooded parts of the county. The river flooded businesses, churches and homes. Now nearly six months later, people are still hopeful it can return to normal. Along the river, debris is getting…MORE

313 Initiative Leads to ‘Staggering’ Drug Bust in Knox County, Sheriff Says

313 Initiative Leads to ‘Staggering’ Drug Bust in Knox County, Sheriff Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Describing their findings as “staggering,” detectives with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division make a big drug bust Tuesday in Knox County. KCSO officials say investigators stopped several cars believed to be connected to a suspicious house, taking four people into custody and seizing several quantities of drugs to include 302…MORE

TBI Investigating Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting in Cumberland County

TBI Investigating Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting in Cumberland County

Cumberland County, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation following an officer-involved shooting in Cumberland County. TBI officials say the shooting happened around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon in the 9000 block of Peavine Road following officers’ pursuit of a suspect, identified as 42-year-old Jody Tollet, of Crab Orchard who was…MORE

TBI: Two People Found Dead in Maynardville Home

TBI: Two People Found Dead in Maynardville Home

Maynardville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway in Union Countyafter two people are found dead Monday night inside a Maynardville home. Maynardville Police Department officers responded to a call reporting a possible domestic incident and shooting at a residence in the 100 block of Walter Way. Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation say officers…MORE

TDOT Plans to Start Major Road Project at I-75 and Emory Road this Year
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TDOT Plans to Start Major Road Project at I-75 and Emory Road this Year

A major road project is set to get underway in North Knox County in August. The Tennessee Department of Transportation says the project in Powell to help alleviate traffic on Emory Road at I-75. They are planning to add a diverted diamond interchange similar to the one at I-40’s exit 407, the Sevierville exit. TDOT’s…MORE

Monroe County Deputy Shot While Serving Warrant, Sheriff Says

Monroe County Deputy Shot While Serving Warrant, Sheriff Says

Monroe County, TN (WOKI) A deputy with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is recovering after being shot Sunday afternoon while attempting to serve a search warrant. MCSO officials say crews responded to a home on Reed Springs Road for a downed tree in the roadway. The man living in the home, Richard Brown, had an…MORE

Knoxville Fire Department Responds to Jacksboro Pike House Fire

Knoxville Fire Department Responds to Jacksboro Pike House Fire

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) No one is injured but a home suffers significant damage following a house fire late Monday morning. Knoxville Fire Department crews responded to the home in the 5500 block of Jacksboro Pike around 10:30 a.m. to find flames coming from the downstairs windows of the house. KFD reported crews encountered a heavy…MORE