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313 Initiative Leads to ‘Staggering’ Drug Bust in Knox County, Sheriff Says

313 Initiative Leads to ‘Staggering’ Drug Bust in Knox County, Sheriff Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Describing their findings as “staggering,” detectives with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division make a big drug bust Tuesday in Knox County. KCSO officials say investigators stopped several cars believed to be connected to a suspicious house, taking four people into custody and seizing several quantities of drugs to include 302…MORE

A Major Drug Operation in Lenior City Leads to the Arrest of Six on Felony Charges
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A Major Drug Operation in Lenior City Leads to the Arrest of Six on Felony Charges

Lenior City, TN (WOKI/WVLT) A major drug operation is shut down in Lenoir City with six arrested on felony charges.  District Attorney General Russell Johnson says officials say the home, in the 14000 block of Beals Chapel Road, has been a “hub of criminal activity for several years.”    Multiple agencies including the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office and…MORE

McGHEE TYSON AIRPORT PREPARES FOR SPRING BREAK

McGHEE TYSON AIRPORT PREPARES FOR SPRING BREAK

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Starting Thursday, March 6, 2025, through Monday, March 24, 2025, McGhee Tyson Airport is expecting higher than normal passenger traffic due to Spring Break travel.  With an increased number of travelers in the airport, it is important to be aware of the following information when traveling during those dates:MORE

Search Underway for Missing Man Last Seen in Knox County Last Month, KCSO Says

Search Underway for Missing Man Last Seen in Knox County Last Month, KCSO Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a missing man who they say was last seen several weeks ago. KCSO officials say 59-year-old Daniel Lee was last seen on February 16 at around 8:30 p.m. leaving Founders Park on Campbell Station Road. KCSO says Lee was wearing a blue…MORE

TBI Investigating Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting in Cumberland County

TBI Investigating Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting in Cumberland County

Cumberland County, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation following an officer-involved shooting in Cumberland County. TBI officials say the shooting happened around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon in the 9000 block of Peavine Road following officers’ pursuit of a suspect, identified as 42-year-old Jody Tollet, of Crab Orchard who was…MORE

Monroe County Evacuations Lifted as Crews Get Fires Under Control, Mayor Says

Monroe County Evacuations Lifted as Crews Get Fires Under Control, Mayor Says

Tellico Plains, TN (WOKI) Evacuation orders are lifted Wednesday afternoon in Monroe County as emergency crews continue to fight several brush fires that broke out Tuesday. According to Mayor Mitch Ingram all evacuation orders were lifted around 1:20 p.m. Wednesday. The mayor says the ongoing firefighting efforts have strained both Tellico Plains and Monroe County…MORE

Knox County Schools Yearly Report is Unveiled by Superintendent

Knox County Schools Yearly Report is Unveiled by Superintendent

Knox County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk with an update about the system’s academic performance growth, budgeting and the district’s 18 reward schools. It was part of a presentation today (Tuesday) on the district’s yearly report. Knox County’s report shows a modest increase in third grade English and language arts test scores, a hot topic…MORE

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