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Fall Pigeon Forge Rod Run Ends with an Injured Officer and Over 90 arrests

Fall Pigeon Forge Rod Run Ends with an Injured Officer and Over 90 arrests

We now have a list of arrests, charges and more for this weekend’s Rod Run in Pigeon Forge. The twice-yearly event is known to be a bit of a workout for Pigeon Forge law enforcement, with it not being uncommon for officers to respond to quadruple-digit incidents. 2024′s fall Rod Run was no exception. According…MORE

Fall Pigeon Forge Rod Run Ends with an Injured Officer and Over 90 arrests

Fall Pigeon Forge Rod Run Ends with an Injured Officer and Over 90 arrests

We now have a list of arrests, charges and more for this weekend’s Rod Run in Pigeon Forge. The twice-yearly event is known to be a bit of a workout for Pigeon Forge law enforcement, with it not being uncommon for officers to respond to quadruple-digit incidents. 2024′s fall Rod Run was no exception. According…MORE

An Investigation is Underway Following a Fatal Crash in Powell

An Investigation is Underway Following a Fatal Crash in Powell

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash in Powell. KCSO and Rural Metro Fire say the crash happened when a car hit a pole in the 7900 block of Collier Road yesterday (Monday) morning around 10:30. When crews arrived, officials say the car broke the utility pole in half when it crashed.…MORE

Sevier County Student Charged with Assault after Making Threats, Police Say

Sevier County Student Charged with Assault after Making Threats, Police Say

Sevier County, TN (WOKI) A Northview Junior Academy student has been charged with misdemeanor assault after threatening another student. Officials with the Sevierville Police Department say school resource officers investigated a report of a Northview Junior Academy student threatening another student at the same school on Friday. SPD reports the rumor was that there was…MORE

GatlinBURGER Week Returns to East Tennessee

GatlinBURGER Week Returns to East Tennessee

Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) The grand celebration for the All-American classic burger known as GatlinBURGER Week is underway! GatlinBURGER Week runs through Saturday, September 21 and features participating restaurants showing off their unique take on the classic burger, ranging from Italian-infused to Grecian-inspired and more. Download the Visit Gatlinburg App to participate in the GatlinBURGER Week…MORE

TWRA is Investigating the 19th Boating-Related Fatality This Year

TWRA is Investigating the 19th Boating-Related Fatality This Year

The 19th boating-related fatality on Tennessee waters this year. The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency says a man has drowned while participating in a fishing tournament on Normandy Lake 74-year-old William Henry from Murfreesboro was found after he did not return to the weigh-in. He was found unresponsive in the water near his boat and was…MORE