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Blount County Sheriff’s Office Asking for Help Finding Missing Woman

Blount County Sheriff’s Office Asking for Help Finding Missing Woman

Maryville, TN (WOKI) The Blount County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a missing woman. BCSO officials say 56-year-old Barbara Ann Clarke, of Walland, was reported missing on Saturday, March 23 after her family and neighbors had not seen or spoken to her since early that morning. Clarke is described as 5′11″ tall and…MORE

One Person Dead after Knox County Crash

One Person Dead after Knox County Crash

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Charges are pending against the driver and an investigation is launched following a deadly-single car crash Sunday near Chapman Highway. Knox County Sheriff’s Office officials say the crash happened at 231 Tipton Station Road. They say the driver was heading eastbound when they lost control of the vehicle, crashing into a utility…MORE

Downed Trees Close Great Smoky Mountains National Park Roads

Downed Trees Close Great Smoky Mountains National Park Roads

Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) Most roads in Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed Tuesday following an overnight high wind event. Park officials say wind gusts peaked at 85 mph in the park during the early morning hours Tuesday causing downed trees across roads and trails. They add that crews are working to clear them and…MORE

Fire Crews Called to North Knoxville House Fire

Fire Crews Called to North Knoxville House Fire

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following a house fire in north Knoxville Tuesday morning. Knoxville Fire Department crews were called to the fire on Crest Park Road after the home owner called and said she returned home to find black smoke coming from the front door. Two adults and a dog lived in…MORE

Tennessee Representative Tim Burchett is Being Sued Over Social Media Posts

Tennessee Representative Tim Burchett is Being Sued Over Social Media Posts

A Kansas man filed a defamation lawsuit against Tennessee Representative Tim Burchett over social media posts about a shooting in Kansas City following the Chief’s Super Bowl parade. The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court in Kansas on Monday by Denton Loudermill, Jr., alleges Burchett shared photos of Loudermill on X, formerly known…MORE

A Bridge Collapse in Baltimore after a Container Ship Hits the Francis Scott Key Bridge with Search and Rescue Underway, 2 People Have Been Rescued – DOT Crews were Working on the Bridge
A view of the portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge that collapsed, in Baltimore, on March 26, 2024. HARFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND FIRE & EMS / HANDOUT VIA REUTERS

A Bridge Collapse in Baltimore after a Container Ship Hits the Francis Scott Key Bridge with Search and Rescue Underway, 2 People Have Been Rescued – DOT Crews were Working on the Bridge

11:45 a.m. Update: Top Maryland officials provided an update on the investigation and rescue efforts after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore on Tuesday Democratic Gov. Wes Moore, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and state law enforcement and transportation officials spoke to reporters about the status of search and rescue efforts and the investigation…MORE

Knoxville Police Searching for Suspects after Armed Robbery at McDonald’s

Knoxville Police Searching for Suspects after Armed Robbery at McDonald’s

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police are searching for two suspects after an armed robbery earlier this month at a McDonald’s. KPD officials say violent crime detectives are working to identify two people who were involved in an armed robbery that originated in the parking lot of the McDonald’s at 206 Walker Springs Road on March…MORE

Overturned Semi Shuts Down I-75 North in Campbell County

Overturned Semi Shuts Down I-75 North in Campbell County

Campbell County, TN (WOKI) An overturned semi truck has shut down the northbound lanes of I-75 in Campbell County. According to the Campbell County Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security, the crash happened at Mile Marker 157. Traffic is backed up for several miles leading up to the crash on I-75, according to TDOT…MORE