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Tennessee National Guard Rescues Hiker in the Smokies
The hiker was airlifted to UT Medical Center after suffering a severe illness in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Courtesy: TNARNG)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Army National Guard is cal...
Cumulus Media Aug 16, 2023

Investigation by TBI Results in the Indictment of a Hawkins County Attorney
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Hawkins County attorney.On May 12th, at the request of 3rd Judicial District Atto...
Cumulus Media Aug 16, 2023

Clinton High School Put on Lockdown after Reported Threat by Former Student
Photo courtesy of WVLTClinton High School is briefly placed on lockdown after a possible threat.Officials with the Anderson County Sheriff's Office say the threat was reported on the sheriff's office'...
Cumulus Media Aug 16, 2023

Rural Metro Fire is Investigating a House Fire that Claims the Life of an Animal
Rural Metro Fire is investigating a fire in Mascot which leaves a presumed family pet dead.Crews called to the home in the 8900 block of C Drive last night and found heavy fire and smoke. The resident...
Cumulus Media Aug 16, 2023

Knoxville Man Sentenced to Life for 2019 Double Murder at Rocky Top Apartments
James Allen, 36. (Courtesy: Knox County Court Records)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man is sentenced to life for a 2019 double murder at Rocky Top Apartments.Officials with the Knox County District...
Cumulus Media Aug 15, 2023

SCSO: Missing Sevier County Man May Pose Danger to Himself
Sevier County Sheriff's Office looking for missing man, James Grady Russell, 63 (Courtesy: SCSO)Sevier County, Tn (WOKI) Sevier County Sheriff's Office officials are on the lookout for a missing man w...
Cumulus Media Aug 15, 2023

UPDATE: Tellico Plains Water Restored after Flooding, Schools Closed Wednesday
Photo courtesy of WVLTUPDATE (8/15/23): Tellico Plains town officials report the water system is back up and running, but a boil advisory is now in effect. "After you boil your water, it is safe to dr...
Cumulus Media Aug 15, 2023

Knoxville Police with a Reminder about Keeping a Gun in your Vehicle after Thefts
Knoxville Police are reminding you to make sure you lock your car.Officials say two more guns were stolen from unlocked cars this weekend. So far this year, thieves have stolen more than 70 guns from ...
Cumulus Media Aug 15, 2023

The Knox County Mental Health Court Advisory Board will meet for the first time this Thursday to begin ironing out an operations timeline that will establish a court for adult defendants who have seri...
Cumulus Media Aug 15, 2023

Sevier Police Asking for Help to Find a Missing Man with a Heart Condition
The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to find a missing man.55 year-old John Hancock was last seen riding his four wheeler in the woods in the Otto Williams Road area on Sun...
Cumulus Media Aug 15, 2023








