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Oak Ridge Police are Investigating a Fatal Crash
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Oak Ridge Police are Investigating a Fatal Crash

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (March 18, 2025) – Oak Ridge Police are investigating a deadly crash on North Illinois Avenue near West Outer Drive. On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at approximately 1:15 p.m., a vehicle traveling southbound on North Illinois Avenue near West Outer Drive entered oncoming northbound traffic, struck two vehicles, and left the roadway.…MORE

TBI Investigating Deadly Shooting in Oliver Springs

TBI Investigating Deadly Shooting in Oliver Springs

Oliver Springs, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following a deadly shooting Monday in Oliver Springs. Officials with the Oliver Springs Police Department say their agency together with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are investigating the shooting which occurred just before midnight at a home on Kingston Avenue. OSPD says when officers arrived at the…MORE

Missing 11-Year-Old Girl Found Safe, Knoxville Police Say

Missing 11-Year-Old Girl Found Safe, Knoxville Police Say

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 3/18 2:10 p.m.: The search for a missing 11-year-old Knoxville girl has ended. Knoxville police reporting Brailynn Boshears was found safe shortly after 2:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. KPD says officers had been searching since just after midnight for Boshears after she went missing from a home in the 1600 block of…MORE

Johnson City Assisted Living Facility Owner Indicted, Facing Numerous Felony Charges
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Johnson City Assisted Living Facility Owner Indicted, Facing Numerous Felony Charges

JOHNSON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of the owner of an assisted living facility. In June 2024, after receiving a referral from Adult Protective Services, TBI special agents began investigating allegations involving Wendy…MORE

The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office Needs Help to Find Missing Man
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The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office Needs Help to Find Missing Man

The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who has been missing since last week. 51-year-old Guy DeMasellis, who has been staying at the Lazy Acres RV Park in Lenoir City, was often picked up and dropped off by someone driving a black Kia Soul. LCSO says detectives have determined the Kia was…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!