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Boil Advisory Lifted for Tellico Plains but Traffic Woes Continue
Water is now safe to drink in Tellico Plains.Recent flooding prompted a boil advisory for the area and closed Monroe County schools which have also re-opened.Mayor Marilyn Parker says a few people are...
Aug 18, 2023
Tennessee National Guard Rescues Hiker in the Smokies
The hiker was airlifted to UT Medical Center after suffering a severe illness in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Courtesy: TNARNG)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Army National Guard is cal...
Aug 16, 2023
Clinton High School Put on Lockdown after Reported Threat by Former Student
Photo courtesy of WVLTClinton High School is briefly placed on lockdown after a possible threat.Officials with the Anderson County Sheriff's Office say the threat was reported on the sheriff's office'...
Aug 16, 2023
SCSO: Missing Sevier County Man May Pose Danger to Himself
Sevier County Sheriff's Office looking for missing man, James Grady Russell, 63 (Courtesy: SCSO)Sevier County, Tn (WOKI) Sevier County Sheriff's Office officials are on the lookout for a missing man w...
Aug 15, 2023
Knoxville Police with a Reminder about Keeping a Gun in your Vehicle after Thefts
Knoxville Police are reminding you to make sure you lock your car.Officials say two more guns were stolen from unlocked cars this weekend. So far this year, thieves have stolen more than 70 guns from ...
Aug 15, 2023
VFL Peyton Manning Will be a Professor in the College of Communications this Fall Semester
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Communication and Information has appointed Peyton Manning a professor of practice starting in the fall 2023 term.Manning is a nationally recognized ...
Aug 14, 2023
Tennessee Special Session Information which Does Not Include Red Flag Laws
Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued the special session proclamation https://sos.tn.gov/publications/services/governors-proclamations and presented the administration's legislative and budget pr...
Aug 10, 2023
KPD: Driver Charged with Homicide after Deadly Knoxville Crash
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A person has been charged in Monday’s deadly crash that happened on I-40 East near Papermill Drive.Knoxville Police Department officials say 36 year-old Shannon Glasper lost...
Aug 09, 2023
Early Voting in 2023 City of Knoxville Primary Election is Underway
Early voting in the 2023 City of Knoxville Primary Election starts today.Several offices are on the ballot including Mayor, three City Council At-Large seats, Municipal Judge and a City Council Seat.E...
Aug 09, 2023
Woman Charged in Early Morning Fatal Accident on I-40 East in Knox County
Knoxville Police have charged a woman with vehicular homicide following an early morning accident on I-40 East near Papermill Road.KPD says 36-year-old Shannon Glasper is facing several charges as a r...
Aug 07, 2023
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