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New Driver Services Locations Serving Storm Victims

New Driver Services Locations Serving Storm Victims

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s (TDOSHS) is issuing free replacement identification licenses and driver licenses to citizens directly impacted by the East Tennessee floods at the Elizabethton Driver Services Center, Unicoi Police Department and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency’s (TEMA) three Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARCs).  Driver Services are available at the MARCs…MORE

Rural Metro Investigating Halls House Fire
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Rural Metro Investigating Halls House Fire

Rural Metro Fire is investigating a house fire in Halls. The fire was along Hallsdale Road overnight (Thursday) and when crews arrived they found a bedroom on fire, with flames spreading into the attic. The residents were safely outside, and officials say the home suffered smoke and heat damage to the majority of the house.…MORE

Detectives Investigating Shooting and Robbery at BucketHead Tavern
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Detectives Investigating Shooting and Robbery at BucketHead Tavern

Knoxville Police Department detectives are investigating a shooting and robbery that happened late Wednesday night at a West Knoxville bar. At around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, KPD officers responded to the BucketHead Tavern on Ray Mears Boulevard. Officers arrived on scene, where man had been shot multiple times in the parking lot.…MORE

Multi-Agency Search of Knoxville Home Leads to Man’s Arrest, Police Say

Multi-Agency Search of Knoxville Home Leads to Man’s Arrest, Police Say

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Detroit man is facing drug charges after multiple Knoxville-area agencies executed a search warrant Tuesday on an Oldham Avenue home. Officials with the Knoxville Police Department say 57-year-old Sean Johnson was taken into custody and charged with maintaining a dwelling for drug purposes and manufacture/sale/delivery of schedule I, II and VI…MORE

Knoxville Man Arrested for Child Sex Crimes Following Sting Operation in Sevier County, SCSO Says

Knoxville Man Arrested for Child Sex Crimes Following Sting Operation in Sevier County, SCSO Says

Sevier County, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man is arrested for child sex crimes following a sting operation in Sevier County. Officials with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office say an internet crimes against children investigator with the office, posing as a 13-year-old, chatted online with the man. During the investigation, investigators reportedly identified the man as…MORE

Early Voting Underway in 2024 Presidential and Federal / State Elections

Early Voting Underway in 2024 Presidential and Federal / State Elections

(Knoxville, TN WOKI) Early voting begins today (Wednesday) in this year’s Presidential and Federal / State General election. It runs through October 31st and in addition to President, Knox County voters will cast their ballot in Tennessee House of Representative races, U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives races and there are some other items…MORE

Tennessee Highway Patrol is Investigating a Fatal Crash in Cocke County
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Tennessee Highway Patrol is Investigating a Fatal Crash in Cocke County

An investigation is underway following a crash that left one person dead and injures another in Cocke County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says 70-year-old Barbara Williamson was driving north on Highway 321, commonly known as Cosby Highway, Monday afternoon and failed to stay in her lane while driving around a curve in the 2700 block…MORE

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