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McMinn County Man Loses Thousands in Border Patrol Scam, Sheriff Says

McMinn County Man Loses Thousands in Border Patrol Scam, Sheriff Says

McMinn County, TN (WOKI) Authorities in McMinn County are warning of a new scam involving individuals posing as agents with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. The McMinn County Sheriff’s Office says the scam cost an elderly man tens of thousands of dollars. MCSO says the victim was called in March by someone claiming to be…MORE

Maryville Officer Injured in Motorcycle Crash Released from Hospital, Police Say

Maryville Officer Injured in Motorcycle Crash Released from Hospital, Police Say

Maryville, TN (WOKI) A Maryville Police Department officer is recovering at home after being injured Thursday evening in a crash. MPD officials say the officer, a man, was on his motorcycle responding to another motor vehicle accident when the crash in which he was involved occurred. MPD says the officer was taken to a nearby…MORE

Fire Destroys a Cabin in Pigeon Forge
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Fire Destroys a Cabin in Pigeon Forge

(Sevier County, TN – WVLT/ WOKI) Firefighters with the Pigeon Forge Fire Department battle a cabin fire this (Friday) morning. Sevier County EMA Director Joe Ayers says that crews were called to the cabin on Eagle Crest Way and found an unoccupied cabin was fully involved with multiple crews assisting in the fire. No injuries…MORE

Five People Confirmed Dead in Severe Storms in Tennessee

Five People Confirmed Dead in Severe Storms in Tennessee

Officials confirm at least five people have died in severe storms that moved through Middle and West Tennessee. The weather-related deaths were reported in the following areas: One in McNairy County One in Obion County One in Hardeman County Two in Fayette County The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office say a 48-year-old man and his 16…MORE

18 Year-Old Wanted on Attempted First-Degree Murder Charges is Arrested Thanks to Tip to Crime Stoppers

18 Year-Old Wanted on Attempted First-Degree Murder Charges is Arrested Thanks to Tip to Crime Stoppers

Acting on a tip submitted through East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers, members of the Knoxville Police Department’s Community Engagement Response Team took wanted Michael Thomas into custody on Thursday evening.  Thomas, 18, was wanted for attempted first-degree murder stemming from a drive-by shooting that wounded a 41-year-old man in the 3700 block of Martin Luther…MORE

Motorcyclist Dies in Head-On Crash in Jefferson County

Motorcyclist Dies in Head-On Crash in Jefferson County

Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash Wednesday in Jefferson County that involved a motorcycle. Troopers were called to the crash on U.S. Highway 25/70 near Betty Lou Drive just after 3:00 p.m. and found that the driver of a 2005 Kawsaki motorcycle had attempted to pass a car…MORE

Part of Smokies Hit Hardest by Helene Set to Reopen, Park Says

Part of Smokies Hit Hardest by Helene Set to Reopen, Park Says

Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) Parts of Cataloochee Valley, the hardest-hit area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, are set to reopen, months after Hurricane Helene’s storms. Helene brought damage and death to many parts of East Tennessee, including the national park. Park officials say portions of the valley will reopen Friday, April 4 at noon…MORE

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Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

Join Blount Memorial Saturday, May 10 as they host their Inaugural Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer to honor breast cancer survivors, remember those who have fought the battle, and raise money to expand access to life-saving breast cancer screening and diagnostic services right here in Blount County! Gather for this event at Blount Memorial Health Center at Springbrook – 220 Associates Blvd. Alcoa, TN.

Dogwood Arts- April Celebration!

Dogwood Arts- April Celebration!

Don’t miss all the exciting events that Dogwood Arts has to offer in April! Chalk Walk, Dogwood Trails, Spring Featured Gardens, The Dogwood Arts Festival and More!