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One Killed, One Injured in Motorcycle-Involved Crash on Middlebrook Pike
One person was killed in a crash involving a motorcycle that happened on Tuesday night on Middlebrook Pike.At around 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Knoxville Police Department officers respon...
Cumulus Media Oct 23, 2024

MEDIC Regional Blood Center and Girls Scouts Encouraging Citizenship
Knoxville (October 22, 2024)-MEDIC Regional Blood Center is partnering with the Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians to promote civic engagement. MEDIC will have a mobile collection bus at the Gir...
Cumulus Media Oct 23, 2024

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Releases Details in Late-Night Standoff
Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) A man is in custody, charged with aggravated domestic assault, following a standoff late Monday night with police in Jefferson County.Jefferson County Sheriff's Office depu...
Cumulus Media Oct 22, 2024

TDOT: Part of I-40 in Cocke County Re-Opens for Local Traffic
The Tennessee Department of Transportation say Interstate 40 is back open across Cocke County.One lane is open in each direction between mile marker 451 (just before the TN/NC state line) and approxim...
Cumulus Media Oct 22, 2024

TWRA Urging Boaters Use Caution on Douglas Lake and Remind us About TDEC Water Contact Advisory
UPDATED STORY: (WOKI) The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has issued a temporary water contact advisory which is still in effect until further notice. Matt Cameron with the Tennes...
Cumulus Media Oct 21, 2024

Cocke County Police Officer under Investigation for Nearly $100K in Questionable Reimbursements
Parrottsville, TN (WOKI) A Cocke County police officer is under investigation for nearly $100K in questionable reimbursements from the town of Parrottsville.The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office sa...
Cumulus Media Oct 21, 2024

KPD, MDC Announce ‘Medication Take Back’ Event
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) In coordination with DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, the Knoxville Police Department and Metro Drug Coalition are teaming up for a medication take back event this we...
Cumulus Media Oct 21, 2024

Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina Announcing it’s Re-Opening in Time for Christmas
The historic Biltmore Estate has announced its plan to reopen on November 2nd after closing to repair damages following Helene.Biltmore staff says it’s just in time for their seasonal Christmas ...
Cumulus Media Oct 21, 2024

SEC Fines University of Tennessee After Fans Storm Field After Alabama Win Which Also Sees the Vols Back in the Top 10 in AP Poll
The Southeastern Conference has fined the University of Tennessee after fans stormed the field following Saturday night's win over the Alabama Crimson Tide.The $100,000 fine, which was handed down yes...
Cumulus Media Oct 21, 2024

State of Tennessee Helene Recovery Including FEMA Information
Hurricane Helene RecoveryRoadway Closures as of October 18, 2024. Click on the map for a higher resolution image.Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) crews are working to assess damage,...
Cumulus Media Oct 21, 2024








