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Knox County Sheriff’s Office Investigating ‘Apparent Murder-Suicide’ at Apartment Complex
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Knox County Sheriff’s Office Investigating ‘Apparent Murder-Suicide’ at Apartment Complex

Knox County, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following “an apparent murder-suicide” late Sunday night at a West Knox County apartment complex. Officials with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office say deputies were called to the scene around 11:00 p.m. Sunday at the Hinton Hollow Apartments. According to KCSO, initial findings indicate this is a domestic-related…MORE

The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating a House Fire in North Knoxville
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The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating a House Fire in North Knoxville

Friday evening at approximately 10:34 pm, Knox County Communications District received a call that their neighbor’s house was on fire at 3116 Rector Street.  Upon arrival, the first due engine company saw heavy smoke with fire coming from the basement. The crew was able to enter the house and start firefighting operations.  After a thorough…MORE

Jefferson County Explosion Caused by Propane Leak, Sheriff Says
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Jefferson County Explosion Caused by Propane Leak, Sheriff Says

Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 3/7: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office releasing more information concerning a fire and explosion Thursday at Lake Cove Resort. Jefferson County EMA officials say a man was injured in the fire which occurred in an RV; he was treated at the scene and airlifted to the University of Tennessee Medical…MORE

Unicoi County Continues Clean-up Following Flooding Caused by Hurricane Helene
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Unicoi County Continues Clean-up Following Flooding Caused by Hurricane Helene

Several East Tennessee counties are still working to rebuild months after Helene ripped through, including Unicoi County. On September 27th, the Nolichucky River flooded parts of the county. The river flooded businesses, churches and homes. Now nearly six months later, people are still hopeful it can return to normal. Along the river, debris is getting…MORE

313 Initiative Leads to ‘Staggering’ Drug Bust in Knox County, Sheriff Says

313 Initiative Leads to ‘Staggering’ Drug Bust in Knox County, Sheriff Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Describing their findings as “staggering,” detectives with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division make a big drug bust Tuesday in Knox County. KCSO officials say investigators stopped several cars believed to be connected to a suspicious house, taking four people into custody and seizing several quantities of drugs to include 302…MORE

TBI Investigating Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting in Cumberland County

TBI Investigating Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting in Cumberland County

Cumberland County, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation following an officer-involved shooting in Cumberland County. TBI officials say the shooting happened around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon in the 9000 block of Peavine Road following officers’ pursuit of a suspect, identified as 42-year-old Jody Tollet, of Crab Orchard who was…MORE

TBI: Two People Found Dead in Maynardville Home

TBI: Two People Found Dead in Maynardville Home

Maynardville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway in Union Countyafter two people are found dead Monday night inside a Maynardville home. Maynardville Police Department officers responded to a call reporting a possible domestic incident and shooting at a residence in the 100 block of Walter Way. Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation say officers…MORE

Tennessee Department of Health Confirms Another Pediatric Flu Death

Tennessee Department of Health Confirms Another Pediatric Flu Death

The Tennessee Department of Health confirms a third pediatric flu death. This news comes in its most recent “Influenza Weekly Report,” for week 8 which looks at February 16th – 22nd. The “Week 8″ report shows there were just four “open” flu outbreaks across the state, which includes all strains of influenza: Unsubtyped Flu A,…MORE

Missing Clarksville Woman Found Dead in Scott County, Husband Charged with Murder

Missing Clarksville Woman Found Dead in Scott County, Husband Charged with Murder

Clarksville, TN (WOKI) A man is charged with murder after his missing wife’s body is found in Scott County. Officials with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office say Megan Raymond of Clarksville was found on Saturday after a tip. Her husband, Dennis Raymond, has been arrested and charged with her murder. Clarksville Police Department officials say…MORE

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