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Cumberland County Man at Center of Silver Alert Found Safe
Cumberland County, TN UPDATE: The Cumberland County man at the center of a TBI Silver Alert issued Tuesday morning has been found safe.Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation say 83-year-...
Mar 19, 2024
An Alligator is Caught in Norris Lake
A fisherman on Norris Lake with a very unusual catch.The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency says an alligator was caught yesterday (Monday) afternoon after an angler called authorities after he caught...
Mar 19, 2024
The City of Oak Ridge is Seeking Public Comments to Create a Downtown for Oak Ridge
The City of Oak Ridge is in the early stages of trying to develop a portion of land that could be the future downtown.City leaders are hoping to develop a corridor on Wilson Street that would serve as...
Mar 18, 2024
Amazon Facility in Alcoa Temporarily Closed after Fire
Alcoa, TN (WOKI) Operations at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Alcoa are suspended temporarily following a fire that broke out on Friday, March 15.An Amazon spokesperson confirming that a small fire ...
Mar 18, 2024
Crossville Man Arrested after Baby Treated at Knoxville Hospital, Sheriff Says
Crossville, TN (WOKI) A Crossville man is arrested after a baby is taken to the East Tennessee Children's Hospital for treatment.The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office says they were contacted by the ...
Mar 18, 2024
A Bank Card Belonging to a Missing College Student is Found on the Bank of a Nashville River and a Body Found is in the Cumberland River
The Metro Nashville Police Department says missing college student Riley Strain's bank card has been found near the Cumberland River.Police say his card was found yesterday (Sunday) afternoon on the e...
Mar 18, 2024
A Man is Arrested and Charged with Animal Cruelty in Cocke County
A man is arrested and charged with aggravated animal cruelty.The Cocke County Sheriff's Office arrested 66 year-old Michael Miller following an animal cruelty complaint Saturday after finding several ...
Mar 18, 2024
Knoxville Police Arrest a Fourth Teen in West Town Mall Shooting Incident
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: The Knoxville Police Department Monday afternoon shared that a fourth teen, a male, was taken into custody Monday morning.KPD officials say the teen had a backpack that "o...
Mar 18, 2024
University of Tennessee Medical Center Warns of Scam Calls Asking for Money
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The University of Tennessee Medical Center is warning of scam calls claiming to come from the hospital and asking for money.According to UTMC spokespersons, the calls ask for mone...
Mar 15, 2024
Cocke County Community Rallies Behind Autistic Man, Hoping to Get Him a Home
Newport, TN (WOKI / WVLT) An entire community is working to help a 24-year-old autistic man get a home of his own.Nate Morris has been living in a Cocke County hotel since January, paid for by his dri...
Mar 15, 2024
