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The Aurora Borealis May be Seen in East Tennessee this Weekend
For the first time since, 2005, NOAA has issued a G4 (severe) geomagnetic storm watch over the northern half of the U.S.The storm could even bring aurora borealis, or northern lights, to East Tennesse...
May 10, 2024
The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office Needs Help to Find Missing Children
The Sevier County Sheriff’s office needs your help to find two missing children.Authorites say 10 year-old Alaina Willis and 15 year old Jesse Willis haven’t been seen since April 22nd.The...
May 10, 2024
Knoxville Fire Department Crews Battle Northwest Knoxville House Fire with Injuries
Knoxville Fire Department crews are on the scene (Friday morning) of a house fire at the corner of Cottonwood Drive and Burwood Road.Crews are battling the fire at 3400 Burwood and say a woman was awa...
May 10, 2024
Man Hospitalized, Suspect Arrested after Shooting, Blount Co. Sheriff Says
Louisville, TN (WOKI) A man is taken to the hospital Wednesday morning following a shooting in Louisville.Officials with the Blount County Sheriff's Office say deputies responded to a home on Samples ...
May 09, 2024
LMU Names New President
Harrogate, TN (WOKI / WVLT) Lincoln Memorial University has named their next president.Dr. Jason McConnell, who has served as the interim president since January 1, 2024 will now fill the role on a fu...
May 09, 2024
Former Utility Manager Pleads Guilty after State’s Investigation into ‘Questionable’ Overtime
Morristown, TN (WOKI) The former Witt Utilities Board general manager has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Inv...
May 09, 2024
East Tennessee Storms Shut Down 11 Roads in Sevier County
Sevier County, TN (WOKI) If you are traveling in Sevier County, you will need to take several road closures into account when choosing your routes Thursday. Severe storms that moved through East Tenne...
May 09, 2024
Loudon Police Asking for Help to Find a Missing Man
Officials with the Loudon Police Department are asking for help finding Kevin Cruze, who has been missing since May 1st leaving his Loudon home.Cruze is 5-foot-3-inches tall, and 120 pounds with hazel...
May 09, 2024
Knoxville Police Alerting the Public of a Phone Scam
Knoxville Police say they have been made aware of more recent scam attempts where scam callers are identifying themselves as Knoxville Police Department officers.In the particular scam, the caller is ...
May 09, 2024
A Knox County Man is Sentenced, Facing Jail Time for Assault and Kidnapping
A Knox County man is facing jail time accused of kidnapping and assaulting his girlfriend.Timothy Stanton is sentenced to 12 years in prison without parole. District Attorney Charme Allen Stanton lock...
May 09, 2024
