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I-40 to Reopen to Traffic with Restrictions between Tennessee and North Carolina for the First Time Since Hurricane Helene
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I-40 to Reopen to Traffic with Restrictions between Tennessee and North Carolina for the First Time Since Hurricane Helene

KNOXVILLE — In another milestone of the progress made since Hurricane Helene devastated parts of Tennessee and North Carolina, motorists can travel between the two states on I-40 for the first time since September 2024 on Saturday, March 1. In October 2024, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) reopened I-40 to one traffic lane in each…MORE

Appeals Court says Three KPD Officers Involved in Shooting of Austin East Magnet High School Student Anthony Thompson, Jr. Can be Sued

Appeals Court says Three KPD Officers Involved in Shooting of Austin East Magnet High School Student Anthony Thompson, Jr. Can be Sued

The three Knoxville Police Department officers who shot and killed Austin-East Magnet High School student Anthony Thompson Jr. can be sued for failing to help the dying 17-year-old. A federal appeals court made the ruling and say Thompson didn’t get help for at least four minutes after the confrontation with Officer Brian Baldwin, Lt. Stanley…MORE

Officers Who Shot Knox County Teen Will Not be Charged, Acted in Self-Defense, DA Says

Officers Who Shot Knox County Teen Will Not be Charged, Acted in Self-Defense, DA Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team members who shot and killed 18-year-old Daevon Montez Saint-Germain last month will not face criminal charges. Officials with DA Charme Allen’s Office announcing Thursday that its review found the officers involved did not break the law and acted in self-defense. Saint-Germain was shot in connection…MORE

KCSO: 11-Year-Old Charged after Threat at Halls Middle School

KCSO: 11-Year-Old Charged after Threat at Halls Middle School

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An 11-year-old is arrested Wednesday after a bomb threat was reported at Halls Middle School. Officials with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office say students and staff were evacuated Wednesday from the school after a verbal threat. Halls High School was also placed on lockdown. KCSO says the student was arrested on a…MORE

Three Knoxville Men Found Guilty in 2023 Valentine’s Day Murder

Three Knoxville Men Found Guilty in 2023 Valentine’s Day Murder

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Three men are convicted in a shooting that happened in Knoxville on Valentine’s Day in 2023. Na’Kelin McAfee was convicted of first-degree murder, joining Javari Jackson-Allen and Iran Lyons in their own murder convictions. Knoxville Police say the shooting happened on Badgett Drive, taking the life of Rahleik Garcia. Lyons and McAfee…MORE

Former Union County Clerk Employee Gets More Charges Following TBI Investigation

Former Union County Clerk Employee Gets More Charges Following TBI Investigation

Union County, TN (WOKI) A former Union County Clerk’s Office employee is now facing more charges following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI’s case centers on 38-year-old Whitney Goins who investigators say was already facing theft charges for using other people’s credit cards, which she got while working at the office.…MORE

Sevier County Neighbors Have Concerns about Proposed TVA Plan

Sevier County Neighbors Have Concerns about Proposed TVA Plan

(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Knoxville, TN (WVLT) The Tennessee Valley Authority and Sevier County Electric System are working together to provide more power for the growing community. TVA has created a project to make another substation and transmission lines to bring more power to the Waldens Creek and Wears Valley areas. Neighbors in the…MORE

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The Great Cookie Tasting 3/25

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Living with the Landon- April 1st

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