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TBI Silver Alert for a Missing Johnson City Man
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for a missing man out of Johnson City. 53 year-old Mark “Shoestring” Nichols was last seen March 27th and there’s no information what direction he may be traveling. He has several medical conditions that may impair his ability to return safely without assistance. We have…… MORE
Greene County Sheriff’s Department Arrests Suspect after Deadly Shooting, Sheriff Says
Greene County, TN (WOKI) The Greene County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a suspect in connection to a deadly shooting Thursday afternoon. Greene County Sheriff’s Department officials say the shooting happened around 4:35 p.m. at a home on Old Stage Road. When deputies arrived on scene, they reportedly found 73-year-old Clarence Devoti with a gunshot wound;…… MORE
Knoxville Police Investigating Two Robberies on Merchant Drive, KPD Says
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department is investigating two robberies on Merchant Drive that it says could be connected. KPD officials say they are searching for a white man about six-feet tall with blue eyes who they believe robbed the Subway at 314 Merchant Drive last Friday around 6:30 p.m. and then robbed the…… MORE
Knox County Mayor, Knoxville Realtor Association Respond after Growth Plan Fails in Farragut
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs promises to “find a solution” in the wake of a vote Thursday night in Farragut against changing the county’s Growth Policy Plan. Farragut’s Board of Mayor and Alderman voted against changing the plan, which hasn’t been updated since it was created in 2001. It’s a…… MORE
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New Details in the DUI Arrest of a Holston Middle School Bus Driver
A bus driver contracted with Knox County Schools was arrested Thursday morning, charged with driving under the influence, Knoxville Police Department Communication Manager Scott Erland told WVLT News. We now know more about the arrest, thanks to an incident report obtained by WVLT News. According to the report, Knox County Schools Security Lieutenant Dustin Tilly…… MORE
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A Raid on a Pawn Shop in Claiborne County Results in Three Arrests
Police raid a pawn shop in Claiborne County for stolen property and arrest three people. The Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office raided Middleton Pawn yesterday (Thursday) and arrested Kerry “Pete” Middleton Jr. and Brandie Fultaz who are charged with theft of property and criminal conspiracy and Wilma Middleton is charged with possession of a Schedule III…… MORE
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Oak Ridge Police Warning Residents About Burglaries in the Area
Oak Ridge Police are warning residents about multiple attempted and some successful home burglaries. The incidents happened in the Georgia, New York, Hendrix and Woodland areas. Police are asking anyone with camera footage of suspicious activity to report it and anyone with information on the recent incidents are asked to call authorities.… MORE
Teen at the Center of a TBI Endangered Child Alert is Found Safe in Alabama
Update: The TBI’s Endangered Child Alert for missing 15 year-old Isaac Steele has ended. He was found safe today in Bridgeport Alabama Original Story: The TBI has issued an Endangered Child Alert for missing 15 year-old Isaac Steele. He was last seen in the area of Hamilton Avenue in South Pittsburg yesterday (Thursday) and may…… MORE
BJ’s Wholesale Club Announces Expansion into East Tennessee
Maryville, TN (WOKI) BJ’s Wholesale Club is expanding into East Tennessee with a location in Blount County. The new location in Maryville will be BJ’s fourth location in Tennessee and the first in East Tennessee. The mega-store will be situated near Foothills Mall, at the JC Penny location. BJ’s Wholesale Club offers a convenient one-stop…… MORE
