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Early Morning Crash in Halls Traps Truck Driver

Early Morning Crash in Halls Traps Truck Driver

Halls, TN (WOKI) A truck driver is trapped for over 40 minutes after a crash early Monday morning in Halls. Officials with Rural Metro Fire Department say crews were called to Maynardville Highway at East Emory Road in North Knox County just before 6:00 a.m. where they found a box truck had collided with the…MORE

Hundreds Participate in ‘Hands Off!’ Protest Against President Trump and Elon Musk in Downtown Knoxville
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Hundreds Participate in ‘Hands Off!’ Protest Against President Trump and Elon Musk in Downtown Knoxville

Opponents of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk rallied in East Tennessee and across the U.S. to protest the administration’s actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues. More than 1,200 “Hands Off!” demonstrations were planned by more than 150 groups, including civil rights organizations, labor unions, LBGTQ+ advocates, veterans and elections…MORE

McMinn County Man Loses Thousands in Border Patrol Scam, Sheriff Says

McMinn County Man Loses Thousands in Border Patrol Scam, Sheriff Says

McMinn County, TN (WOKI) Authorities in McMinn County are warning of a new scam involving individuals posing as agents with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. The McMinn County Sheriff’s Office says the scam cost an elderly man tens of thousands of dollars. MCSO says the victim was called in March by someone claiming to be…MORE

Fire Destroys a Cabin in Pigeon Forge
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Fire Destroys a Cabin in Pigeon Forge

(Sevier County, TN – WVLT/ WOKI) Firefighters with the Pigeon Forge Fire Department battle a cabin fire this (Friday) morning. Sevier County EMA Director Joe Ayers says that crews were called to the cabin on Eagle Crest Way and found an unoccupied cabin was fully involved with multiple crews assisting in the fire. No injuries…MORE