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Knoxville Mayor Proposes Sales Tax Increase

Knoxville Mayor Proposes Sales Tax Increase

(Story courtesy of WVLT News) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon wants Knoxville voters to increase sales tax in November, saying the city plans to use the extra funding to pay for things like affordable housing, road improvements and parks. The mayor made the announcement Thursday. She said she planned to propose a…MORE

Two Men Arrested Following Traffic Stops in Oliver Springs
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Two Men Arrested Following Traffic Stops in Oliver Springs

Two men are arrested after being pulled over for registration violations in Oliver Springs. Oliver Springs Police Officers were conducting what they called “proactive patrol” in the Midway Drive area. “Proactive policing is a force multiplier that helps us detect and deter criminal activity before it escalates. By maintaining a visible presence and enforcing even…MORE

City of Knoxville Pools to Open Memorial Day Weekend
City of Knoxville

City of Knoxville Pools to Open Memorial Day Weekend

Knoxville’s two city-run pools are set to open this week as the weather turns warmer, offering everyone a way to cool off over the summer. The city has two pools: Inskip Pool on Bruhin Road and Ed Cothren Pool on Reynolds Street. Both will open Saturday. Pool hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday…MORE

Man Charged After Missing Claiborne County Minor Found at Pennsylvania Motel
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Man Charged After Missing Claiborne County Minor Found at Pennsylvania Motel

A man is facing multiple charges after taking a minor from Claiborne County to Pennsylvania without permission. On Saturday, the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office contacted Authorities in Pennsylvania about a missing child. WVLT reporting that an investigation by CCSO revealed that 18 year-old Talen Bruce, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, drove to Tennessee, picked up the minor…MORE

‘Serial Vehicle Burglar’ Steals Child’s Flute, Monroe County Sheriff Says

‘Serial Vehicle Burglar’ Steals Child’s Flute, Monroe County Sheriff Says

Sweetwater, TN (WOKI) A student in Monroe County is without their flute after a “serial vehicle burglar” broke into several cars over the weekend in Sweetwater. Officials with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office reporting a total of eight cases related to the break-ins occurred between Friday night and early Saturday morning. “The suspect(s) smashed vehicle…MORE

TWRA OFFICERS RESPOND TO FATAL BOATING INCIDENT AND TWO OHV CRASHES IN CAMPBELL COUNTY
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TWRA OFFICERS RESPOND TO FATAL BOATING INCIDENT AND TWO OHV CRASHES IN CAMPBELL COUNTY

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WOKI-TWRA) On Saturday, May 17, 2025, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) officers responded to three serious incidents in Campbell County, including a fatal boating accident on Norris Lake and two off-highway vehicle (OHV) crashes on the North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area (NCWMA). At approximately 5:49 p.m., TWRA dispatch received a call from…MORE

Corruption Trial: Former TN House Speaker, Chief of Staff Found Guilty

Corruption Trial: Former TN House Speaker, Chief of Staff Found Guilty

Nashville, TN (WOKI) A verdict has been reached in the corruption trial against former Tennessee Speaker of the House Glen Casada and his former chief of staff, Cade Cothren. The jury Friday morning finding Cothren guilty on all charges which include federal counts of conspiracy, public corruption by fraud, bribery and name concealment, and money…MORE