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TDOT and THP Asking Drivers to Stay off the Roads as Crews Continue Clearing Roads, Numerous Accidents Reported
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TDOT and THP Asking Drivers to Stay off the Roads as Crews Continue Clearing Roads, Numerous Accidents Reported

Tennessee Department of Transportation crews busy clearing roads and say the East Tennessee region saw 118 crashes from midnight Friday into Saturday morning. Mark Nagi with TDOT says the storm created conditions that remain dangerous for drivers this weekend. TDOT say SR 34/US 421 in Sullivan County looks good today, but refreezing is possible as…MORE

TDOT Prepares for Winter Weather
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TDOT Prepares for Winter Weather

KNOXVILLE – With winter weather expected to arrive in East Tennessee over the next few days, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will be ready to clear roads of ice and snow when the time comes. “In East Tennessee, we typically get our fair share of inclement weather during the winter months,” said TDOT Regional…MORE

Man Charged after Setting Knoxville Car, Home on Fire, KFD Says

Man Charged after Setting Knoxville Car, Home on Fire, KFD Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A man is facing several charges after setting two fires Sunday at a Knoxville home. Knoxville Fire Department officials say 28-year-old Shameel Stenson was taken into custody at an abandoned house in the Mechanicsville neighborhood. KFD says Stenson set a car on fire at a James Avenue home, then after fire crews…MORE

An Investigation is Underway after a Dog is Electrocuted in a Walmart Parking Lot
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An Investigation is Underway after a Dog is Electrocuted in a Walmart Parking Lot

An investigation is underway after a dog is electrocuted by a terminal in a Walmart parking lot. Knoxville Police Officers responded to the Walmart on Clinton Highway yesterday (Monday) morning after a woman reported seeing the dog walk through a puddle and yelp. The woman and others tried to resuscitate the dog, but KPD says…MORE

Search for Suspect Underway after Man Shot in Hawkins County, Says Sheriff’s Office

Search for Suspect Underway after Man Shot in Hawkins County, Says Sheriff’s Office

Hawkins County, TN (WOKI) The Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office is on the lookout for a suspect after a shooting Sunday in Thorn Hill. HCSO officials say 60-year-old William Milam is facing charges for aggravated assault and use of a firearm in the commission of a dangerous felony after deputies responded to a call Sunday, hearing…MORE

Detectives Investigating Shooting and Robbery at BucketHead Tavern
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Detectives Investigating Shooting and Robbery at BucketHead Tavern

Knoxville Police Department detectives are investigating a shooting and robbery that happened late Wednesday night at a West Knoxville bar. At around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, KPD officers responded to the BucketHead Tavern on Ray Mears Boulevard. Officers arrived on scene, where man had been shot multiple times in the parking lot.…MORE

Two Out of Florida Dead after Crash on I-40 in Knoxville, Police Say

Two Out of Florida Dead after Crash on I-40 in Knoxville, Police Say

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 12:12 p.m.: Two people are dead and an investigation is underway following a crash Monday morning on I-40 East in West Knoxville. Knoxville Police Department officials say the single-vehicle crash occurred around 5:30 a.m. near the I-640 East ramp. KPD says evidence from the scene indicates the involved vehicle was traveling…MORE

Knox County Public Library Offers Dozens of Resources for Homework Help
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Knox County Public Library Offers Dozens of Resources for Homework Help

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— With school set to start tomorrow, Knox County Public Library wants to remind families that it offers dozens of research options to help local students get ahead. First and foremost? A library card, which lets folks access free online tutoring, test prep courses, primary sources for historical research, and more.   “As we…MORE

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Dogwood Arts House and Garden Show 2/7-2/9

Dogwood Arts House and Garden Show 2/7-2/9

The Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show has something for everyone. Our perennial preview of spring invites guests to leave winter at the door, experience over 10,000 sq. ft. of Grand Gardens, and meet the top vendors in home improvement, interior design, appliances, and more—all under one roof.