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New Tennessee Law Will Bring Tougher Penalties for Students who Make Mass Shooting Threats
There will be soon be tougher penalties for students who make mass shooting threats in Tennessee.Starting this Saturday, any student who makes a mass threat – whether it’s a joke or not ...
Cumulus Media Jun 29, 2023

Are you Legally Allowed to Shoot Off Fireworks this Fourth of July Holiday
The Fourth of July is just around the corner and you may be wondering if you will be able to celebrate with fireworks. If you're looking for firework fun but they aren't allowed where you live, WVLT N...
Cumulus Media Jun 29, 2023

Boa Constrictor Stolen from Knoxville Pet Store, KPD Searching for Suspects
Courtesy East Tennessee Valley Crime StoppersKnoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department is asking for your help in finding two slippery individuals who made off with an exotic snake from a l...
Cumulus Media Jun 28, 2023

Knoxville Transportation Authority Announces Possible New 2024 Routes for KAT Busses
Courtesy (WVLT)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) KAT busses could be running on a reimagined route system next year, as the Knoxville Transportation Authority has introduced a new recommended bus network.The new n...
Cumulus Media Jun 28, 2023

KPD: 10-Year-Old in Critical Condition Following Shooting at YWCA; 14-Year-Old Detained for Further Investigation
YWCA Phyllis Wheatley CenterCourtesy (WVLT)Knoxville, TN (WVLT/WOKI) Knoxville Police are investigating a shooting at the YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center which leaves a 10 year-old in critical condition....
Cumulus Media Jun 28, 2023

Tennessee Announces Historic Low in Economically Distressed Counties, Three in East Tennessee
Tennessee is seeing a historic low in economically distressed counties, with only eight in the state hitting the threshold for distressed compared to 15 in 2019.Three of those are in East Tennessee, S...
Cumulus Media Jun 28, 2023

Knoxville Police are Investigating a Fatal Accident in East Knoxville
Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal accident in East Knoxville.It happened yesterday evening at the intersection of Rutledge Pike and Spring Hill Road. Police say a man driving a Chevy sedan wa...
Cumulus Media Jun 28, 2023

TBI Looking for an Escapee Out of Henry County who Should be Considered Armed and Dangerous
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation searching for a man they say should be considered armed and dangerous.48 year-old Ronnie Sharp is wanted for Escape by the Henry County Sheriff's Office. He could...
Cumulus Media Jun 27, 2023

Knox County Commission Passes Resolution in Support of Renaming Clingman’s Dome in the Smoky Mountains
Knox County Commision has passed a resolution to support the renaming of Clingman’s Dome in the Great Smoky Mountains.That resolution passed in an eight to two vote yesterday (Monday).The Easter...
Cumulus Media Jun 27, 2023

A Knoxville Bishop Resigns Following Claims He Mishandled Sex Abuse Allegations
Photo courtesy of WVLT A Knoxville Bishop resigns following allegations he mishandled sex abuse allegations and several of his priests complained about his leadership and behavior, sparking a Vatican ...
Cumulus Media Jun 27, 2023








