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Teen Charged with Second Degree Murder for the Stabbing Death of a 13 Year-Old in Powell to be Tried as Adult
There is an update and the murder case of a 13-year-old girl in Powell.Prosecutors say the 15-year-old suspect Malakiah Harris could be tried as an adult during a preliminary hearing yesterday (Wed). ...
Nov 14, 2024
Collaboration Between Knoxville Agencies Aims to Lower Response Times in Knox County
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) American Medical Response and the Metro Drug Coalition are leading a new initiative aimed at decreasing emergency response times in the Knoxville area.AMR, which provides ambulanc...
Nov 13, 2024
Alabama Town says a Water Tower ‘screams’ Tennessee Vols Isn’t a Prank
A water tower in Calera, Alabama has many residents raising their eyebrows over its color and design.The City shared a photo of a new water tower that is brightly painted orange and white in a checker...
Nov 13, 2024
39 Residents Displaced after Morristown Apartment Fire
Morristown, TN (WOKI) Thirty-nine people are displaced following an apartment fire over the weekend in Morristown.The fire broke out around 9:40 Saturday morning, November 9, at the Trent Apartments o...
Nov 12, 2024
Governor Bill Lee and TN Attorney General will Investigate if Tennesseans were Discriminated Against During Relief Work by FEMA
Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti will be investigating if Tennesseans were discriminated against during relief work by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.WVLT re...
Nov 11, 2024
CEO of United Way of Greater Knoxville Resigns, Interim CEO Appointed
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The United Way of Greater Knoxville Monday announced that its board of directors has accepted CEO Matt Ryerson's resignation.Ryerson was hired in December 2019 and served as CEO o...
Nov 11, 2024
Arrest is Made in Blount County RV Park Fire
A homeless man is charged with a fire at a Blount County RV Park.Officials with the Blount County Sheriff's Office filed charges against 62-year-old Mark Bush for started Thursday night’s fire a...
Nov 10, 2024
Knoxville Mayor Kincannon, Staff Present New Parking Plan to City Council
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon presented a plan Thursday to city council regarding parking in the downtown area.A consultant recommended paid parking seven days a week, but the M...
Nov 08, 2024
A Resort Fire is Under Investigation in Blount County
The Blount County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fire at Whispering River Resort.Crews responded that fire at the Resort last (Thursday) night.One of the storage buildings was heavily damaged whi...
Nov 08, 2024
Knoxville Police Warning of Phone Scams
Knoxville Police receiving several reports of scam callers using the names of KPD officers to pressure victims into giving them money.KPD says callers often identify themselves as law enforcement offi...
Nov 07, 2024
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