Business and personal recovery assistance are available in the wake of Helene on uninsured or otherwise uncompensated disaster losses. Businesses of all sizes and private nonprofits in the counties listed below are eligible for disaster loans with favorable terms to repair or replace real estate, equipment, inventory, and for working capital, future mitigation, etc. Homeowners…… MORE
From Friday, October 4, 2024 – Thursday, October 17, 2024, McGhee Tyson Airport is expecting higher than normal passenger numbers that will create longer lines at the airline and rental car counters as well as at the security checkpoint. It is imperative that passengers arrive at the airport at least two hours before their scheduled departure…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Emergency Disaster Services teams with Salvation Army of Kentucky & East Tennessee are providing meals and spiritual care Thursday to residents impacted by Hurricane Helene. The Salvation Army’s mobile feeding units will provide hot meals, snacks, and beverages to those affected by flooding, as well as to first responders. “In addition…… MORE
Madisonville, TN (WOKI) A man in Monroe County is in prison accused of sexual assault. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says they started investigating complaints about a possible assault back in August at the Monroe County EMS station in Madisonville. The TBI later determined Brian Keith Hodge assaulted the victim. Agents arrested Hodge Wednesday, October…… MORE
(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Unicoi County, TN (WOKI) On Wednesday, the Tennessee Department of Health confirmed there have been more “weather-related” fatalities in East Tennessee, according to an announcement from TEMA. There has been one death in Knox County in addition to one in Johnson County, four in Unicoi County, two in Cocke, one…… MORE
Nashville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued a temporary water contact advisory after the flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. “In the aftermath of unprecedented flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, several wastewater treatment plants have been compromised and are temporarily unable to completely treat effluent before it enters receiving waters. In addition,…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPATE: The Knoxville Police Department is asking for information following what they say was a “targeted” shooting overnight resulting in a fatality. KPD says officers responded around 10:15 p.m. to the report of a shooting in the 1900 block of Minnesota Avenue finding 41-year-old Carlos Cozart Yarbrough who had been shot at…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police Department officials have identified the man hit and killed by a train Monday afternoon in North Knoxville. The incident happened near E. Inskip Drive and Morton Place Way. Knoxville Police say 33-year-old Dustin Pilkington was struck by a Norfolk Southern train and pronounced dead at the scene. The train was…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following a house fire Tuesday afternoon in North Knox County. Rural Metro Fire officials say crews were dispatched to the fire in the 7200 block of Palermo Road at around 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Rural Metro says when crews arrived they found the home with the garage heavily…… MORE
Greeneville, TNJ (WOKI) The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating after a man who launched a boat into the Nolichucky River on Friday has been found dead. TWRA says the body of 32-year-old Boone McCrary of Greeneville was recovered Tuesday afternoon from a creek feeding into the Nolichucky River near W. Allen’s Bridge Road in…… MORE
