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Twelve ‘Weather-Related’ Deaths Confirmed in East Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Health confirms there have been more "weather-related" fatalities in East Tennessee.TEMA says there have been twelve deaths in Tennessee as a result of effects of Hurricane...
Cumulus Media Oct 06, 2024

Dolly Parton and Other Donations to Help Helene Flood Victims and Tennessee Road Conditions
Dolly Parton and the Dollywood Foundation donating one million dollars each to the Mountain Ways Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) dedicated to providing immediate assistance to Hurricane Helene floo...
Cumulus Media Oct 06, 2024

Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating a North Knoxville House Fire that Injures a Fire Fighter
An investigation is underway following a north Knoxville house fire which injures a firefighter.Crews called to the 2000 block of Bradshaw Garden Road yesterday (Sunday) and found a fire on the porch ...
Cumulus Media Oct 06, 2024

Skeletal Remains Found in Knoxville are Identified
Investigators have identified skeletal remains found in Knoxville nearly two years ago.In November 2022, skeletal remains were found by a tree trimming service which were sent to the Knox County Regio...
Cumulus Media Oct 06, 2024

Knox County District Attorney Says Man is Sentenced after Assaulting a Woman in North Knoxville
Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen says a man is sentenced after he assaulted a woman, begged her not to tell the police, and then claimed she beat herself up.Knoxville Police Officers went to...
Cumulus Media Oct 06, 2024

KPD, Regional Forensic Center Seeking Public Assistance to Identify Remains Discovered in 2022
The Knoxville Police Department and Knox County Regional Forensic Center are seeking public assistance to help identify a woman whose remains were found in Knoxville in 2022.On August 16, 2022, the re...
Cumulus Media Oct 04, 2024

TN Attorney General Issues Warning to Scammers and Price Gougers Following Tennessee’s Devastating Flooding
Following the devastating flooding last week from Hurricane Helene, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issues a stern warning to scammers and price gougers:“While most Tennesseans are ...
Cumulus Media Oct 04, 2024

KPD Announces Events and Initiatives for Faith & Blue Weekend 2024
The Knoxville Police Department will partner with numerous local faith-based organizations for Faith & Blue Weekend 2024, which is set to be celebrated nationally October 11-14.In recognition of F...
Cumulus Media Oct 04, 2024

Eight East TN Counties Declared Federal Disaster Areas
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 lis...
Cumulus Media Oct 04, 2024

Airport Projects Busy Fall Break – Passengers Need to Be At Airport Hours Before Flight
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 a...
Cumulus Media Oct 04, 2024








