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Appalachian Electric Cooperative Worker Dies on the Job, OSHA Investigating
Rutledge, TN (WOKI) A multi-agency investigation is underway in Grainger County following the death Tuesday morning of a crew member with Appalachian Electric Cooperative.AEC representatives say crews...
Jul 23, 2024
Dollywood Parks & Resorts Hiring for Fall and Christmas Seasons
As Dollywood Parks & Resorts continues to earn top recognition within the theme park industry, the team is looking to add anyone ready to help guests make memories at the place named by Tripadviso...
Jul 23, 2024
KPD: One Dead, One in Custody after Stabbing Incident in Knoxville
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) One person is dead and one person is in custody after a stabbing victim showed up at a Knoxville church.Knoxville Police Department officials say officers responded to the Cokesbu...
Jul 23, 2024
Second Suspect Arrested in Connection to the Shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper
The second suspect accused in the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper is arrested Nashville.THP arrested Timothy L. Davis Jr. last night (Monday) and he's being taken to the Putnam County J...
Jul 23, 2024
Johnson City Man Pleads Guilty in Knox County for Weapon and Drug Charges
A Johnson City man is sentenced after he pleaded guilty to several counts involving drugs and weapons.Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen says 34-year-old William Jacob Henry is charged with un...
Jul 22, 2024
Knoxville Fire Department Determines Cause of Norwalk Avenue House Fire
The Knoxville Fire Department has determined the cause of the house fire on Norwalk Avenue. Sunday’s fire was caused by an overloaded power strip. The home suffered moderate damage an...
Jul 22, 2024
The Search for the Man Wanted for First-Degree Murder is Over, He’s Arrested in Oak Ridge
7/24/24 UPDATE: Wanted Juan Carlos Diaz Perez has been taken into custody. He was located and arrested near the Oak Ridge Quarry by the U.S. Marshals Smokey Mountain Fugitive Task Force. Diaz Sanchez ...
Jul 22, 2024
KPD ‘Juveniles’ Believed to Be Involved in Lonsdale Area Shooting
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police are investigating following a shooting Sunday night in the Lonsdale area.KPD officers responded just after 8:00 p.m. to the 2100 block of Cornelia Cartwright Aven...
Jul 22, 2024
Knoxville Mayor Kincannon Endorses Kamala Harris
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon has endorsed Kamala Harris for President of the United States.Kincannon taking to Facebook Monday afternoon with the announcement saying "as a Demo...
Jul 22, 2024
KPD: Acid Spill on North Peters Road Prompting Additional Road Closures
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 2:00 P.M.: Multiple agencies are on the scene and a stretch of Kingston Pike is closed to traffic as cleanup is underway following a tractor-trailer spill Monday morning on...
Jul 22, 2024
