The Tennessee House passes a bill that would place limits on buying junk food using SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. It’s not the first time the U.S. program that helps low-income families pay for food has faced threats limiting what qualifies for purchases. Other attempts to cut candy and snacks from SNAP have failed in…… MORE
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KFD
The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating a House Fire in North Knoxville
Friday evening at approximately 10:34 pm, Knox County Communications District received a call that their neighbor’s house was on fire at 3116 Rector Street. Upon arrival, the first due engine company saw heavy smoke with fire coming from the basement. The crew was able to enter the house and start firefighting operations. After a thorough…… MORE
Unicoi County Continues Clean-up Following Flooding Caused by Hurricane Helene
Several East Tennessee counties are still working to rebuild months after Helene ripped through, including Unicoi County. On September 27th, the Nolichucky River flooded parts of the county. The river flooded businesses, churches and homes. Now nearly six months later, people are still hopeful it can return to normal. Along the river, debris is getting…… MORE
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
WVLT
TDOT Plans to Start Major Road Project at I-75 and Emory Road this Year
A major road project is set to get underway in North Knox County in August. The Tennessee Department of Transportation says the project in Powell to help alleviate traffic on Emory Road at I-75. They are planning to add a diverted diamond interchange similar to the one at I-40’s exit 407, the Sevierville exit. TDOT’s…… MORE
rural metro
An Investigation is Underway after a Fire Damages an East Knox County Home
An investigation is underway following a house fire in East Knox County. Rural Metro Fire were called to the 9300 block of Mascot Road yesterday (Sunday) morning and found a large 2 story home with fire coming from the rear and everyone inside and their pets were safely outside. Crews worked hard to limit the…… MORE
Monroe County Deputy Shot While Serving Warrant, Sheriff Says
Monroe County, TN (WOKI) A deputy with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is recovering after being shot Sunday afternoon while attempting to serve a search warrant. MCSO officials say crews responded to a home on Reed Springs Road for a downed tree in the roadway. The man living in the home, Richard Brown, had an…… MORE
Knoxville Fire Department Responds to Jacksboro Pike House Fire
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) No one is injured but a home suffers significant damage following a house fire late Monday morning. Knoxville Fire Department crews responded to the home in the 5500 block of Jacksboro Pike around 10:30 a.m. to find flames coming from the downstairs windows of the house. KFD reported crews encountered a heavy…… MORE
Union County Man Charged after Shooting Person at Walmart in Halls
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Union County man is charged after shooting a person Friday at a Walmart in Halls. According to charging documents, four men who knew each other were arguing inside the store. The report says one of the men, 23-year-old Joshua Bailey of Luttrell, pulled out a gun and shot the victim in…… MORE
One Dead after Knoxville House Fire, KFD Says
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) One person is dead after a house fire early this morning on Pilleaux Drive in North Knoxville. Knoxville Fire Department officials say the call came in around 6:00 a.m. They say responding firefighters had to cut a hole in the floor of the home to gain access to the fire which was…… MORE
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