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Suspect in Deadly East Knoxville Shooting Turns Himself In, Knoxville Police Say
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Suspect in Deadly East Knoxville Shooting Turns Himself In, Knoxville Police Say

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 2/20: A man wanted in connection to Wednesday’s fatal shooting at an East Knoxville apartment complex is now in custody. Knoxville Police Department officials say 19-year-old Tyzeek Wallace turned himself in to police Thursday afternoon. He is facing a second-degree murder charge in the death Wednesday of 21-year-old Christopher Taylor at…MORE

Police Capture Suspect in North Knoxville Business Robbery
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Police Capture Suspect in North Knoxville Business Robbery

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police make an arrest and charge a man with aggravated robbery and felony evading arrest in an early morning business robbery. Officers were call to a reported armed robbery just after 5:00 a.m. Thursday at the Hardee’s on Clinton Highway. Witnesses told police that a man entered the restaurant, went behind…MORE

TWRA Reminding Owners of Exotic Pets to Keep them Properly Contained after an Unusual Pet is Found in Knoxville
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TWRA Reminding Owners of Exotic Pets to Keep them Properly Contained after an Unusual Pet is Found in Knoxville

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is emphasizing the importance of keeping exotic pets properly contained after officers find an escaped pet porcupine in Knoxville. The porcupine had escaped from its enclosure and was found yesterday (Wednesday) by TWRA officers, who took it to Young Williams Animal Center. While no permit is required for Class 3 animals,…MORE

TVA Asking East Tennesseans to Conserve Power Usage During Increased Demand
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TVA Asking East Tennesseans to Conserve Power Usage During Increased Demand

Tennessee Valley Authority is asking East Tennesseans to conserve power usage due to an increase in demand. TVA officials told KUB and other power companies across East Tennessee that increased conservation efforts are necessary to extend the available power supply and avoid service interruptions. TVA officials say this is a precautionary measure. KUB asked its customers…MORE

Lawmakers Aim to Ban Mail, Delivery of Abortion-Inducing Drugs in Tennessee

Lawmakers Aim to Ban Mail, Delivery of Abortion-Inducing Drugs in Tennessee

(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Nashville, TN (WSMV) Tennessee lawmakers are attempting to ban the mailing or delivering of abortion-inducing drugs into the state. HB0026, also known as the “Unborn Child Protection Act of 2025,” was introduced by Rep. Gino Bulso (R-Brentwood) and Sen. Joey Hensley (R-Hohenwald). The bill would prohibit a person or entity…MORE

‘Just two traffic stops’ | KCSO Narcotics Division Makes Massive Drug Bust

‘Just two traffic stops’ | KCSO Narcotics Division Makes Massive Drug Bust

Knox County, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Sheriff’s Office finds massive amounts of drugs in just two traffic stops. Detectives in the Narcotics Division of the sheriff’s office skillfully execute controlled buys and during two recent “cold stops,” the team successfully seized: KCSO officials, posting the bust on social media, said “these impressive results underscore…MORE

KPD says a Man has Been Arrested and Charged for Shooting at Occupied Vehicle
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KPD says a Man has Been Arrested and Charged for Shooting at Occupied Vehicle

29-year-old Wesley Tipton was charged with four counts of aggravated assault and one count of convicted felon in possession of a weapon after firing multiple gunshots at an occupied SUV on Tuesday evening. At around 5:20 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to what was reported as an in-progress shooting…MORE

TVA Still Meeting Power Demand with Three Nuclear Reactors Offline
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TVA Still Meeting Power Demand with Three Nuclear Reactors Offline

Tennessee Valley Authority says they will still able to meet demands despite having three nuclear reactors offline. TVA spokesperson Scott Brooks says there is a reactor offline at each of TVA’s three nuclear plants. The most recent reactor to go offline on February 8th is Browns Ferry, located near Athens Alabama. It, along with a…MORE

KPD: Knoxville Man Arrested for Assaulting Mother after Crisis Negotiator Response
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KPD: Knoxville Man Arrested for Assaulting Mother after Crisis Negotiator Response

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man is taken into custody Tuesday morning after assaulting his mother. Knoxville Police Department officials say officers went to a home in the 4700 block of Royal Prince Way at around 5:30 a.m. after 36-year-old Darryl Johnson reportedly choked his mother before grabbing a knife. The victim was able to…MORE

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The Great Cookie Tasting 3/25

The Great Cookie Tasting 3/25

The second annual Great Cookie Tasting is an adult evening of indulgence, where gourmet flavors and craft beer come together for a truly unforgettable experience. YEE HAW Brewing 3/25 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Living with the Landon- April 1st

Living with the Landon- April 1st

Join Phil Show Producer Landon “The Doz” Doan as he embarks on his journey to raise money for Second Harvest of East Tennessee’s Food For Kids Program!