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Knoxville Police Activate Snow Plan, KAT Operating on Snow Routes

Knoxville Police Activate Snow Plan, KAT Operating on Snow Routes

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department activated its snow plan Friday afternoon. “While in the snow plan, Field Operations officers will be paired up in two-person cars to guarantee at least two officers make it to priority calls,“ KPD officials said. ”Supervisors will continue to closely monitor calls for service.” As for the surrounding…MORE

Safe Haven Baby Box Coming to Loudon

Safe Haven Baby Box Coming to Loudon

Loudon, TN (WOKI) Loudon is getting a new Safe Haven baby box later in the month. The city has planned an unveiling and blessing for the box, located at the city’s police and fire department at 100 Cedar Street, for January 16. A Safe Haven Baby Box is a temperature-controlled drop-off location for parents to…MORE

Wreaths Across America Public Pickup Delayed for Winter Weather

Wreaths Across America Public Pickup Delayed for Winter Weather

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Due to impending inclement weather, Wreaths Across America announces changes to its schedule for public wreath pickup. Wreath pickup at the Tennessee State Veterans cemeteries on Lyons View Pike and on E. Governor John Sevier Highway has been postponed to Saturday, January 18 at 10:00 a.m. Wreath pickup, as previously scheduled, at…MORE

Icy Road Conditions Causing Traffic Issues Especially on I-75
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Icy Road Conditions Causing Traffic Issues Especially on I-75

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is reporting several weather-related accidents in our area today (Sunday). There is a winter weather advisory in effect for most of East Tennessee until 7 p.m. tonight (Sunday). THP has responded to numerous accidents this morning (Sunday) in Campbell County on Interstate 75 both north and southbound due to icy road…MORE

Tennessee State Parks to Host Free Guided Hikes on New Year’s Day

Tennessee State Parks to Host Free Guided Hikes on New Year’s Day

Nashville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) If you are looking for something to do on New Year’s Day, there’s no better place to go than the great outdoors! Tennessee State Parks is inviting those who wish to jumpstart their New Year’s resolutions to be more active to get their hearts pumping at their local state park.…MORE