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Two Men Indicted for Shooting Man at West Knoxville Bar in October

Two Men Indicted for Shooting Man at West Knoxville Bar in October

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Two men have been indicted in connection to a shooting outside of a Knoxville bar. It happened last October at Bucket Head Tavern on Ray Mears Boulevard. A witness says he was walking outside, heard shots and saw an SUV leave the scene.The victim, who was shot multiple times, identified Treveon Bradley…MORE

Medic Regional Blood Center in Need of O Blood Donors
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Medic Regional Blood Center in Need of O Blood Donors

Medic Regional Blood Center says the demand for type O blood is very high and they need donors. They are offering O Negative and O Positive Donors a $20 E-Gift Card for a Whole Blood Donation and a $25 E-Gift Card for a ALYX (Double Red) Donation this week. Today through Sunday you can make…MORE

Secretary of State Tre Hargett Warns Tennesseans About Donation Scams Claiming to Support Tornado and Flood Victims
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Secretary of State Tre Hargett Warns Tennesseans About Donation Scams Claiming to Support Tornado and Flood Victims

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.)—As communities across Tennessee begin recovering from devastating tornadoes and flooding, and with the threat of more severe weather this weekend, Secretary of State Tre Hargett warned Tennesseans to remain vigilant about potential scams as they consider supporting those impacted. “Tennesseans are among the most generous supporters of charitable causes, and too often, bad…MORE

High-Speed Chase Across Multiple Counties Ends in Downtown Knoxville with Two Arrests

High-Speed Chase Across Multiple Counties Ends in Downtown Knoxville with Two Arrests

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Two people are arrested in downtown Knoxville following a high-speed chase across multiple counties Monday morning. The Monroe County Sheriff’s office says the chase began in Sweetwater after the driver, identified as Nathan Hatfield, and an unidentified female passenger fled from a traffic stop. Officers then pursued the car into Loudon County…MORE

Early Morning Crash in Halls Traps Truck Driver

Early Morning Crash in Halls Traps Truck Driver

Halls, TN (WOKI) A truck driver is trapped for over 40 minutes after a crash early Monday morning in Halls. Officials with Rural Metro Fire Department say crews were called to Maynardville Highway at East Emory Road in North Knox County just before 6:00 a.m. where they found a box truck had collided with the…MORE

An Investigation is Underway Following a Fatal Head-On Motorcycle Crash in Cocke County

An Investigation is Underway Following a Fatal Head-On Motorcycle Crash in Cocke County

An investigation is underway after two people are killed after two motorcycles crash head-on in Cocke County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says Hubert and Norma Roberts were riding on a Harley Davidson trike on U.S. Highway 25-70 Saturday afternoon while Bobby and Shawnte Whitaker were riding on a motorcycle in the opposite direction. The Roberts’…MORE

Knoxville Man Will Spend Over Two Decades in Jail for Sexually Assaulting a Minor
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Knoxville Man Will Spend Over Two Decades in Jail for Sexually Assaulting a Minor

A Knoxville man is convicted of sexually assaulting his roommate’s daughter. Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen says Cody Bales was living with a 13-year-old girl and her mother at an apartment in early 2018 when he sexually assaulted the child and left the home without his belongings. The victim did not disclose the rape until…MORE

Hundreds Participate in ‘Hands Off!’ Protest Against President Trump and Elon Musk in Downtown Knoxville
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Hundreds Participate in ‘Hands Off!’ Protest Against President Trump and Elon Musk in Downtown Knoxville

Opponents of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk rallied in East Tennessee and across the U.S. to protest the administration’s actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues. More than 1,200 “Hands Off!” demonstrations were planned by more than 150 groups, including civil rights organizations, labor unions, LBGTQ+ advocates, veterans and elections…MORE

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Medic Regional Blood Center in Need of O Blood Donors
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Medic Regional Blood Center in Need of O Blood Donors

Medic Regional Blood Center says the demand for type O blood is very high and they need donors. They are offering O Negative and O Positive Donors a $20 E-Gift Card for a Whole Blood Donation and a $25 E-Gift Card for a ALYX (Double Red) Donation this week. Today through Sunday you can make…

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!