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Man Killed, Woman Injured in Sevier County Crash, THP Says

Man Killed, Woman Injured in Sevier County Crash, THP Says

Sevier County, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that killed a 54-year-old man and injured a 45-year-old woman Tuesday evening in Sevier County. THP’s preliminary report indicates that the driver, John Tallent, was driving along Pittman Center Road around 9:00 p.m. when the car left the roadway, rolling multiple times. According…MORE

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

TDOT Traffic Alert I-40 I-275 North Knox County
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TDOT Traffic Alert I-40 I-275 North Knox County

KNOXVILLE, TN (TDOT / WOKI) – Motorists traveling on I-40 and I-275 North in Knox County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a temporary impact on traffic. Beginning on Thursday evening, July 17, several ramps to I-275 North in Knox County will be intermittently closed for short periods. This will allow crews…MORE

Authorities are Still Working to Find Out What Caused a Boom in Blount County
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Authorities are Still Working to Find Out What Caused a Boom in Blount County

Many people felt and heard a large boom in Blount County and authorities are still working to determine what caused it. The Blount County Sheriff’s Office says they received several calls after the boom was heard at around 1:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon (Tuesday). While thousands of people were without power after the boom, Blount County…MORE

Two Charged after Bullet Lands in Child’s Bedroom in Powell, Warrants Say

Two Charged after Bullet Lands in Child’s Bedroom in Powell, Warrants Say

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Two people are facing charges after several bullets hit a home in Powell Sunday afternoon. According to charging documents, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office went to a home on Blueberry Road around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday after receiving a report of shots fired. The victim told deputies his house had been hit…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