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KPD Announces Events and Initiatives for Faith & Blue Weekend 2024
The Knoxville Police Department will partner with numerous local faith-based organizations for Faith & Blue Weekend 2024, which is set to be celebrated nationally October 11-14.In recognition of F...
Oct 04, 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
Eight Weather-Related Deaths in East Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Health confirms there have been more "weather-related" fatalities in East Tennessee.TEMA says there has been one death in Knox County in addition to one in Johnson County, ...
Sep 30, 2024
Crews Looking for More than 100 Unaccounted for in Unicoi, Washington County
Unicoi County, TN (WOKI) More than a hundred people are still missing in two of the hardest-hit areas in East Tennessee after the remnants of Hurricane Helene brought massive flooding, damaging infras...
Sep 30, 2024
Officials Ask Residents to Conserve Water after Greeneville Pumping Station Damaged by flooding, Treatment Plant Pumps Turned Off
The Chief of Police in Greeneville asking people to conserve water as the pumping station fails and very little is salvageable.The Greeneville Water Commission says its intake structure was enveloped ...
Sep 29, 2024
GSMNP Staff Assess Conditions Following Impacts From Hurricane Helene
GATLINBURG, Tenn.-Great Smoky Mountains National Park staff continue to assess conditions after the park experienced historic flooding and other impacts from Hurricane Helene. Visitors are encour...
Sep 28, 2024
Judge Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Against Tennessee Representative Tim Burchett
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI/WVLT) – United States District Judge John Broomes has dismissed a defamation lawsuit against Tennessee Representative Tim Burchett.The lawsuit stems from a February shooti...
Sep 27, 2024
Some Knoxville Bridges are Some of Most Traveled in State that are Structurally Deficient
Tennessee (WOKI) – It’s been three months since the City of Knoxville and the Tennessee Department of Transportation shut down the Gay Street Bridge after a routine inspection found a stee...
Sep 26, 2024
National Weather Service Says Radar Indicates Tornado Touch Down in Hancock County
Hancock County (WOKI) The National Weather Service says radar indicates a tornado touched down in Hancock County.They are sending a survey crew to Hancock County today (Wednesday) to assess the damage...
Sep 24, 2024
DOLLYWOOD’S GREAT PUMPKIN LUMINIGHTS NOMINATED FOR USA TODAY 10 BEST AWARD, YOUR VOTE MATTERS
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Monday, Sept. 23, 2024) - Dollywood's Harvest Festival presented by Humana has once again been nominated for the USA Today 10Best Award for Best Theme Park Halloween Eve...
Sep 24, 2024
