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CDC Warns of Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Trader Joe’s Basil

CDC Warns of Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Trader Joe’s Basil

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An herb sold at Trader Joe’s locations nationwide has been linked to a salmonella outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issuing a food safety alert Thursday for contaminated basil distributed by Infinite Herbs and sold at Trader Joe’s stores in Washington and 29 states, including Tennessee and Kentucky. According…MORE

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Expanding Adaptive Ranger-Led Program

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Expanding Adaptive Ranger-Led Program

The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with Catalyst Sports, Knox County, Kampgrounds of America Foundation, and Friends of the Smokies, is pleased to announce the expansion of adaptive ranger-led programs in 2024. Using assistive technology, the ranger-led programs are designed for visitors of all abilities and their families to learn about the natural and cultural history of…MORE

TDOT Asking for Help to Reunite Lost Dog with Owner

TDOT Asking for Help to Reunite Lost Dog with Owner

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is asking Knoxville residents for help finding a lost dog’s owner. The dog was found with a blue collar but no tags on I-75 South near Sharps Gap. The dog was reportedly taken to Young Williams Animal Center.MORE

Zoo Knoxville asking for Tree Branch and Limb Donations for Some of Their Animals
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Zoo Knoxville asking for Tree Branch and Limb Donations for Some of Their Animals

Zoo Knoxville officials said they are accepting tree branches and limbs for donations for the animals. Anyone can donate branches, twigs and tender shoots to help feed the elephants and giraffes. Zoo officials emphasized that anything sprayed with chemicals or pesticides cannot be used. Elephants and giraffes prefer certain types of limbs and branches from…MORE

It’s Strawberry Season in Tennessee

It’s Strawberry Season in Tennessee

It’s time to Pick Tennessee Products and pick Tennessee strawberries. Strawberry season is underway. Most strawberry farms are planning to begin selling strawberries in mid-April. Check out the list of local strawberry farms https://www.picktnproducts.org/listview/strawberries.html? to find fresh berries near you. With warm spring days in the forecast, Tennessee farms will quickly have fields turning red with juicy…MORE

An Office at UT Medical Center Evacuated Due to Threat
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An Office at UT Medical Center Evacuated Due to Threat

An investigation is underway following a threat which caused the evacuation of an UT Medical Center office. Knoxville Police say the University Eye Specialists office was evacuated yesterday (Wednesday) out of an abundance of caution.  Officers swept the area but didn’t find anything suspicious. The office returned to normal operations.MORE

KPD to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint Later This Month

KPD to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint Later This Month

The Knoxville Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on the night of Saturday, April 27. KPD officers will staff the checkpoint, which will be set up on Magnolia Avenue in the Parkridge area. The previous checkpoint that was scheduled for Magnolia Avenue on March 22nd was cancelled due to rain. The purpose of the sobriety checkpoint is to…MORE

Lenoir City Police Officer Arrested for Domestic Assault, Records Show

Lenoir City Police Officer Arrested for Domestic Assault, Records Show

Lenoir City, TN (WOKI) A Lenoir City police officer is arrested Tuesday and charged with domestic assault. According to court records, Christopher Law was arrested and charged in connection to an altercation Tuesday involving his wife during which he allegedly shoved her, yelled at her, and smacked her phone out of her hand because he…MORE

Sebastian Rogers’ Dad Hires Private Investigators as Search Continues

Sebastian Rogers’ Dad Hires Private Investigators as Search Continues

Hendersonville, TN (WOKI) The father of missing teen Sebastian Rogers has hired private investigators to assist in the search. Seth Rogers confirming Wednesday that early on in the search for his son, he had hired some private investigators but fired them due to a lack of results. These are the third and fourth private investigators…MORE

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