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Monroe County Murder Suspect’s Wife Arrested, Warrant Says

Monroe County Murder Suspect’s Wife Arrested, Warrant Says

Monroe County, TN (WOKI) The wife of a man accused in a Monroe County murder has been arrested. Nicholas Hamlett made headlines after he was accused of murdering 34-year-old Steven Lloyd, making a fake call to 911 claiming he was a distressed hiker, then fleeing the state; he was taken into custody on Sunday. According…MORE

Collaboration Between Knoxville Agencies Aims to Lower Response Times in Knox County

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 ambulance service to Knox County, together with MDC and several other agencies have formed the Mission District Medical Team to address, specifically, medical needs among the…MORE

39 Residents Displaced after Morristown Apartment Fire

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 on Morningside Drive. Officials with the Morristown Fire Department say firefighters at the scene said flames could be seen shooting through the roof. MFD says…MORE

Governor Bill Lee and TN Attorney General will Investigate if Tennesseans were Discriminated Against During Relief Work by FEMA

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 reporting this investigation comes after FEMA said one of its employees advised her disaster relief team to avoid homes with signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump in Florida after…MORE

CEO of United Way of Greater Knoxville Resigns, Interim CEO Appointed

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 of the UWGK for five years. “Matt served as a bridge, following Ben Landers’ 26 years of leadership in the CEO position, to…MORE

Arrest is Made in Blount County RV Park Fire
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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 at the Whispering River Campground in Walland. He is charged with felony vandalism and felony arson in connection to the campground fire in…MORE

Knoxville Mayor Kincannon, Staff Present New Parking Plan to City Council

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 Mayor says free nights and weekends will remain; however, there will be some pricing changes. The city’s first order of business is to start…MORE

A Resort Fire is Under Investigation in Blount County
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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 while there was also exterior damage to another. No injuries were reported.MORE