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Body Found by Sevierville Utility Worker Identified, ‘Foul Play’ Not Suspected
Sevierville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway, and the body of a man found dead late Friday afternoon in Sevierville is identified.A city spokesperson says 50-year-old Kenny Charles Davis of Sev...
Jul 01, 2024
Rezoning in South Knoxville Sparks Protests
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) South Knoxville residents are working to save Bower Field from rezoning.Currently, the land is listed as “public park,” but a proposal in November of 2023 to the Knoxv...
Jul 01, 2024
Knoxville Police are Investigating after Three People are Killed in a Crash on I-40 East
Three people were killed, including two young children, in a crash that happened early Monday morning on I-40 East.At around 3:25 a.m. on Monday, July 1, 2024, Knoxville Police Department officers res...
Jul 01, 2024
Over 200 New Laws Go into Effect Today in Tennessee
A new set of laws is set to take effect on July 1 in Tennessee. Amongst the some 200 laws taking effect are bills signed by Gov. Bill Lee that will impact healthcare in the state.Before July 1, some b...
Jul 01, 2024
Representative Tim Burchett of Tennessee has Bill Inspired by Late SSG Ryan Knauss Passed by House Aimed at Preventing Money to the Taliban
A bill introduced by Rep. Tim Burchett (R) passed the House on Tuesday.H.R. 6586 would require the secretary of state to make three reports to distribute to the necessary congressional committees."Thi...
Jun 30, 2024
Knoxville Police are Asking for Help to Identify Suspects in 10 Year-Old Murder of a Taxi Driver
Knoxville Police are asking for help to identify the suspects in a cold case.On June 29th, 2014, officers responded to the Sims Road and Cook drive area where they found 40-year-old Paul Shepherd Jr. ...
Jun 30, 2024
Knoxville Police Still Investigating the Four Year Old Murder of a 24 Year-Old Woman Outside a Western Heights Apartment
Knoxville Police are still investigating a homicide after a woman is found dead on Better Tomorrow Drive in the Western Heights area.It happened four years ago today,(Sunday 6/30), officers found 24-y...
Jun 30, 2024
Investigation Underway after Two People Found Dead in Cumberland County Home
Cumberland County, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway after two people are found dead Thursday night in a home in Cumberland County.Officials with the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office say deputi...
Jun 28, 2024
Missing Georgia Firefighters Reportedly Found Dead in Cocke County Tennessee
Update: The Cocke County Sheriff’s Office says two people have been found dead inside a car.Sheriff C.J. Ball says the car was found yesterday (Sunday) along Hollow Road in Cosby and the bodies ...
Jun 28, 2024
Y-12 Credit Union Hosting Major Hiring Event
Oak Ridge, TN (WOKI) Y-12 Credit Union has announced a hiring event for call center agents next month.Representatives with the credit union say the organization is seeing rapid growth and wants to att...
Jun 28, 2024
