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An Investigation is Underway in Union County Following a Structure Collapse Which Leaves One Person Dead
Photo courtesy of WVLTAn investigation is underway after one person dies following a structure collapse in Union County.Emergency crews called to the Sharps Chapel community yesterday (Wednesday) afte...
Oct 19, 2023
City Council Member, Knoxville Icon Larry Cox Dies
Councilman Larry Cox (Courtesy: Knox City Council)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville City Council Member and Knoxville icon Larry Cox has died.Cox was a prominent figure in the community for almost 35 yea...
Oct 18, 2023
TOSHA Fines Rodriguez Paving And Foundation after Employee Death in April
(Credit: Frankly Media)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) has fined Rodriguez Paving and Foundation over $42,000 after the death of one of their e...
Oct 18, 2023
Reward Offered for Information Leading to the Arrest of an Escaped Child Rape Suspect
Photo courtesy of Tennessee Bureau of InvestigationUpdated Story: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation urging residents to be on the lookout for fugitive Sean Williams escaped from federal custody wh...
Oct 18, 2023
Early Voting in City of Knoxville Regular Election is Underway
Early voting in the City of Knoxville Regular Election starts today (Wednesday).It runs through November 2nd, Election day is November 7th.October 31st is your last day to request an absentee ballot.Y...
Oct 18, 2023
Tazewell Police Arrest a Man at a Taco Bell on Drug and Assault of on Officer Among Other Charges
Photo courtesy of WVLTTazewell Police arrest and charge a man with assault on a police officer, drug possession and other charges after responding to a call at a Taco Bell.Police called to the North B...
Oct 18, 2023
Annual Homeless Count Decreases in Knox County but Still Higher than Ten-Year Average
During the first half of 2023, homeless service providers and volunteers in Knoxville and Knox County conducted three important annual assessments: (1) the Point-in-Time (PIT) Count of people experien...
Oct 18, 2023
Knox County officially unveiled its draft Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Plan, which is available online at https://advanceknox.org/ .Knox County began working on the plan almost two years ...
Oct 18, 2023
Crime Stoppers is Asking for Your Help to Identify a Man Seen Vandalizing Cars in a Downtown Garage
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to identify a man caught on camera vandalizing cars in downtown Knoxville.It happened early Sunday morning inside Market Square Garage. The...
Oct 18, 2023
Knox County Mayor Jacobs Encourages Residents to Sign Up for E-Warning System
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs and other elected leaders are again encouraging residents to sign up for the community-wide "e-warning" notification system designed to keep users informed and safe duri...
Oct 17, 2023
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