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DUI Driver Crashes into Tennessee Trooper’s Cruiser in Knoxville, Report Says

DUI Driver Crashes into Tennessee Trooper’s Cruiser in Knoxville, Report Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A man is facing several charges after crashing into a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper’s cruiser while drunk Sunday afternoon in Knoxville. According to charging documents, two troopers were already working a traffic stop on a local bridge involving another suspected impaired driver when a pickup truck, driven by Jorge Agustin Castellanoz Martinez,…MORE

Sad News out of Morgan County, Sheriff Dies
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Sad News out of Morgan County, Sheriff Dies

Morgan County Sheriff Wayne Potter has died after his battle with cancer. Officials with Morgan County Sheriff’s Department say he died early today (Tuesday) surrounded by his family. Sheriff Potter served 30 years in law enforcement. He took to Facebook in May of last year with an emotional post and disclosed his diagnosis, cancer of…MORE

TDOT, City of Knoxville and Knox County Road Crews Prepare for Winter Weather
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TDOT, City of Knoxville and Knox County Road Crews Prepare for Winter Weather

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is preparing for the next round of winter weather. Mark Nagi with TDOT says crews will be pretreating interstates and state routes today (Tuesday) in preparation for expected winter weather on Wednesday. Nagi is asking motorist to give crews extra room to do their jobs efficiently and safely. Snow is…MORE

Second Child Flu Death Reported in TN

Second Child Flu Death Reported in TN

Nashville, TN (WOKI) Health officials in Tennessee reporting a second child has died from the flu since the start of the new year. In its weekly flu report, the Tennessee Department of Health reported the second flu death of 2025, which is also the second of the flu season which began Oct. 1, 2024. The…MORE

TBI: Tennessee 2-Year-Old Found Safe after Amber Alert

TBI: Tennessee 2-Year-Old Found Safe after Amber Alert

Kingsport, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 2:45 p.m.: A toddler missing out of Kingsport is found safe and her alleged abductor is now in custody following an Amber Alert Monday afternoon. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation had issued the Amber Alert for 2-year-old Maria Linebaugh who was last seen Monday morning in the area of Bowater Drive…MORE

Tennessee City Accused of Botching Rape Investigations Agrees to $28M Settlement
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Tennessee City Accused of Botching Rape Investigations Agrees to $28M Settlement

A high profile class-action lawsuit in Johnson City alleging police officers took bribes to avoid investigating convicted child rapist Sean Williams is settled. Johnson City commissioners voted, unanimously, Thursday evening to approve the $28 million settlement in exchange for the plaintiffs dismissing with prejudice all claims and allegations in the lawsuit against the Johnson City…MORE

Flooding shuts down several roads as thousands across East Tennessee remain without power
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Flooding shuts down several roads as thousands across East Tennessee remain without power

Several other agencies across East Tennessee are reporting issues, including disruptions in 911 services and intersections without working traffic lights. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Left in the aftermath of Sunday morning’s strong storms and high winds are many downed trees and thousands of people without power. Below is a breakdown of how many households are…MORE

TDOT Awards More Alternative Delivery Projects for Bridge Repairs

TDOT Awards More Alternative Delivery Projects for Bridge Repairs

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) awarded two Alternative Delivery contracts for rebuilding three East Tennessee bridges that were destroyed in September by Hurricane Helene. Following a successful Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) negotiation, TDOT awarded the construction phase of a Progressive Design-Build (PDB) contract to Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. of Brentwood, Tennessee for the rebuilding…MORE

Tennessee Department of Human Services Announces New Proposed Investment in Summer Food Service Program to Reach Families in Underserved Counties
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Tennessee Department of Human Services Announces New Proposed Investment in Summer Food Service Program to Reach Families in Underserved Counties

NASHVILLE– The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) has announced the Lee Administration’s new proposed investment of $3 million to reach families in need on Friday. If approved by the Tennessee General Assembly, the department will provide a $120 one-time payment to eligible children in SNAP and TANF households in underserved or unserved counties identified…MORE

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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!