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One in Custody Following Multi-Agency Drug Bust in Monroe County

One in Custody Following Multi-Agency Drug Bust in Monroe County

Monroe County, TN (WOKI) A multi-agency drug bust is credited with getting fentanyl and guns off the streets in Monroe County. Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones announcing that agents with the sheriff’s office together with the 10th Judicial District Drug Task Force and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations seized approximately 31 grams of fentanyl, multiple…MORE

Former Monroe County Paramedic Facing Federal Child Pornography Charges, Court Docs Say

Former Monroe County Paramedic Facing Federal Child Pornography Charges, Court Docs Say

Monroe County, TN (WOKI) A now former Monroe County paramedic is facing federal child pornography charges. According to court records, an investigation began into 27-year-old Nathan Lee Westbrook after investigators received a cyber tip involving the possession and distribution of child pornography on social media platform KiK in February. A federal search warrant was executed…MORE

Report: FBI Agent Arrested after DUI Crash in Knoxville

Report: FBI Agent Arrested after DUI Crash in Knoxville

Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) A Knoxville man who told police he was an FBI agent is arrested after a crash late Sunday night. According to court records, authorities responded around 11:30 p.m. to a crash in the 8500 block of Trout Road in Knoxville finding 40-year-old Mark Stephenson who told police that two friends…MORE

Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating an Early Morning House Fire
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Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating an Early Morning House Fire

Knoxville, TN (WOKI/KFD) – This (Monday) morning at 3:05am, Knoxville Fire Department was dispatched to 3100 Sanderson Road for a residential fire.Knox County Communications District received a call that a residence was on fire. It was reported that the back right side of the home had flames coming from the house. The 2 occupants were…MORE

Schedule of Some of East Tennessee Schools Begin Class This Month and Next

Schedule of Some of East Tennessee Schools Begin Class This Month and Next

(Story courtesy of WVLT) – The school year is quickly approaching here in East Tennessee, with most students getting back to learning in late July or early August. In preparation for the 2025-26 school year, Tennessee is holding it’s annual tax-free holiday at the end of July. Parents will be able to get some good…MORE