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Knoxville Man Facing Attempted Murder Charge after Shooting Girlfriend in Neck, Police Say

Knoxville Man Facing Attempted Murder Charge after Shooting Girlfriend in Neck, Police Say

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man is facing an attempted first degree murder charge after he reportedly shot his girlfriend in the neck. According to charging documents, the shooting happened on Knolls View Drive Monday morning after Dustin Finchum and his girlfriend got into an argument, which escalated into a physical fight. The woman ended…MORE

An Investigation is Underway following a Crash Involving a School Bus in Cocke County

An Investigation is Underway following a Crash Involving a School Bus in Cocke County

An investigation is underway by the Tennessee Highway Patrol in Cocke County following an accident involving a school bus. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported in yesterday afternoon’s (Tuesday) crash. According to the Cocke County Schools Assistant Director, a bus from Edgemont Elementary School was running its after school route when a woman driving a…MORE

DA: Man Convicted after Evading Arrest, Showing Fake ID

DA: Man Convicted after Evading Arrest, Showing Fake ID

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A convicted felon with outstanding warrants in Indiana, now faces up to 12 years in prison following a one-day trial on charges in Knox County. The Knox County DA’s Office says 36-year-old Buddy Livesay was found guilty of unlawful possession of a weapon by a violent felon, evading arrest and criminal impersonation…MORE

Knox County Evacuation Order Lifted after Propane Truck Crash
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Knox County Evacuation Order Lifted after Propane Truck Crash

Knox County, TN (WOKI) – UPDATE 3:15 p.m.: A one-mile evacuation order for the area near the site of an earlier overturned propane truck which caught fire briefly on E. Emory Road has now been lifted. Officials with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office making that announcement as Rural Metro fire crews have righted the truck…MORE

Parking Changes Coming to Downtown Knoxville

Parking Changes Coming to Downtown Knoxville

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) New meters and signs will soon go up in Downtown Knoxville as part of the city’s revised downtown parking plan. The city unveiled the plan last fall, following a parking study. It increases rates for two-hour and four-hour parking zones but keeps parking at night and on the weekends free. The plan…MORE

Man Missing Out of Knox County Prompts Search from Sheriff’s Office

Man Missing Out of Knox County Prompts Search from Sheriff’s Office

Knox County, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating a man missing since February 20. KCSO officials say 32-year-old Jayro Martinez Jr. was last seen around 10:00 p.m. leaving his home on Berry Basket Drive in East Knox County on foot. They add that Martinez Jr. may not be able…MORE

Tourism in Pigeon Forge May Be Slowing
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Tourism in Pigeon Forge May Be Slowing

For a fourth year in a row, Pigeon Forge generated $2.4 billion from tourism, but overall there is a sign that tourism may be slowing. The last quarter of last year saw a 1% decline in visitor spending, resulting in gross revenue being down for the year for the town of 6,000. At the State…MORE

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The Great Cookie Tasting 3/25

The Great Cookie Tasting 3/25

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Living with the Landon- April 1st

Living with the Landon- April 1st

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