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Knoxville Police Identify Victim in Magnolia Avenue Hit and Run, Suspects Still At-Large

Knoxville Police Identify Victim in Magnolia Avenue Hit and Run, Suspects Still At-Large

UPDATE: The victim from the fatal hit-and-run crash that happened on Magnolia Avenue Friday night has been identified as Andrew Quayle, age 63. KPD crash reconstruction investigators are still working to identify the involved vehicle and driver. The car was described as a black SUV or crossover vehicle, which reportedly fled east on Magnolia Avenue…MORE

FEMA Approves Temporary Housing for Homeowners, Renters Affected by Flooding from Helene

FEMA Approves Temporary Housing for Homeowners, Renters Affected by Flooding from Helene

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved Direct Temporary Housing Assistance for East Tennesseans affected by flooding from Helene. The assistance was approved for homeowners and renters who had major or significant structural damage as a result of floodwaters, according to FEMA. It will provide temporary housing for 18 months, ending on April 2, 2026.…MORE

THP Investigating Fatal Crash, which Killed a Tellico Plains High School Star Athlete, on I-75 South in Loudon County
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THP Investigating Fatal Crash, which Killed a Tellico Plains High School Star Athlete, on I-75 South in Loudon County

(UPDATE 11/3/24 9 p.m.) The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash that happened on I-75, which killed a Tellico Plains High School star cross country runner. TDOT says the crash, which happened on I-75 South at mile marker 80, shut down the southbound side of the interstate for several hours after Saturday afternoon’s…MORE

TBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Cocke County

TBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Cocke County

Cocke County, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following an officer-involved shooting early Friday morning in Cocke County. Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation say preliminary information indicates deputies with the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office saw a vehicle, just before 1:00 a.m., being driven by a person known to have an outstanding warrant. TBI…MORE

Sevier County Sheriff‘s Office Investigates ’Potentially Contaminated’ Halloween Candy

Sevier County Sheriff‘s Office Investigates ’Potentially Contaminated’ Halloween Candy

Sevierville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway in Sevier County following several reports of ’potentially contaminated’ candy being handed out on Halloween. Officials with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office say several social media posts have circulated, alleging candy laced with THC and Fentanyl was handed out to children. The contaminated candy was reportedly handed out…MORE

Knoxville Police Investigating Fourth Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Less Than Two Weeks

Knoxville Police Investigating Fourth Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Less Than Two Weeks

A 20-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash that happened on Western Avenue Thursday night. At around 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2024, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to Western Avenue at Sullivan Road, where a motorcycle had struck a pickup truck. The motorcycle driver was transported from the scene to the UT…MORE

Cause of Fire Which Destroys a Townsend Restaurant is Determined
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Cause of Fire Which Destroys a Townsend Restaurant is Determined

UPDATE: The cause of the fire which destroyed Trailhead Steak and Trout House in Townsend is determined. Investigators determined the fire was caused by electrical arcing within the upstairs exterior wall. Fire crews called to E. Lamar Alexander Parkway Friday morning and found the building fully engulfed in flames. A firefighter was injured but treatment…MORE

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Historic Old North Knoxville’s Victorian Holiday Home Tour

Historic Old North Knoxville’s Victorian Holiday Home Tour

Make plans now to join us for the 34th Annual Victorian Holiday Home Tour on December 7th & 8th 2024! Old North Knoxville features beautiful homes built in the Queen Anne, Craftsman/Bungalow, Neoclassical Revival, and American Four Square style.

Light the World Giving Machines in Knoxville

Light the World Giving Machines in Knoxville

The Light the World Giving Machines are coming to Downtown Knoxville on Wednesday, November 20th across from DiCarlo’s Pizza- 524 S. Gay St. and will be there until December 3rd.