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Rockslide in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Causing Lane Closure at Spur
GATLINBURG, Tenn. - The Great Smoky Mountains National Park roads crew have implemented a temporary one-lane closure of the northbound Spur to clear a rockslide near the tunnel. The lane closure start...
Cumulus Media Jul 17, 2024

Two Men Arrested in Blount County Charged for Stealing 350 Gallons of Diesel Fuel in Their Minivan
The Blount County Sheriff's Office says two men are charged after 350 gallons of stolen diesel fuel is found in their minivan.Sheriff James Lee Berrong says a deputy was patrolling East Lamar Alexande...
Cumulus Media Jul 17, 2024
Two Tennessee Senators Demanding Answers from U.S. Attorney General to Keep Voting Legal
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) joined Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and their colleagues in demanding answers from U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland on the Departme...
Cumulus Media Jul 17, 2024

Rural Metro Fire Investigating House Fire in Rocky Hill
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway after a house fire Tuesday in Rocky Hill.Rural Metro Fire crews responded to the report of a house fire in the 7700 block of Queensbury Drive.Rural Me...
Cumulus Media Jul 16, 2024

Longtime WUTK General Manager to Retire
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Benny Smith, the longtime general manager of the University of Tennessee's student radio station, is retiring.In a statement issued Tuesday, Smith said he intends to retire at the...
Cumulus Media Jul 16, 2024

KPD: Police Arrest Man after He Shoots at Group, Jumps Out Apartment Window
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police are investigating a shooting at Ridgebrook Apartments in the Mechanicsville area.Officers arrested 39 year-old Jacob Brown who reportedly fired a round at three p...
Cumulus Media Jul 16, 2024

Clinton High School has TSSAA Action Rescinded
The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) is rescinding disciplinary action against Clinton High School.The school reported that one of their players wasn’t eligible to play bu...
Cumulus Media Jul 15, 2024

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The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) is rescinding disciplinary action against Clinton High School.The school reported that one of their players wasn’t eligible to play bu...
Cumulus Media Jul 15, 2024

Rural Metro Fire Responds to House Fire in East Knox County
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An extension cord is reportedly to blame for a house fire Monday morning in East Knox County.Rural Metro firefighters responding to the scene in the 3800 block of Strong Road arou...
Cumulus Media Jul 15, 2024

Pigeon Forge Firefighter Dies in Motorcycle Crash, Department Holds Procession
Pigeon Forge, TN (WOKI) Firefighters in Pigeon Forge are grieving the loss of one of their own on Sunday.Officials with the Pigeon Forge Fire Department say firefighter 20-year-old Aaron Huss died Sun...
Cumulus Media Jul 15, 2024