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Knoxville Police Identify Man Hit by Train

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police Department officials have identified the man hit and killed by a train Monday afternoon in North Knoxville. The incident happened near E. Inskip Drive and Morton Place Way. Knoxville Police say 33-year-old Dustin Pilkington was struck by a Norfolk Southern train and pronounced dead at the scene. The train was…MORE

No Injuries after House Catches Fire in North Knox County, Rural Metro Fire Says

No Injuries after House Catches Fire in North Knox County, Rural Metro Fire Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following a house fire Tuesday afternoon in North Knox County. Rural Metro Fire officials say crews were dispatched to the fire in the 7200 block of Palermo Road at around 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Rural Metro says when crews arrived they found the home with the garage heavily…MORE

TWRA: East Tennessee Man, Dog Found Dead Days after Launching Boat into Nolichucky River

TWRA: East Tennessee Man, Dog Found Dead Days after Launching Boat into Nolichucky River

Greeneville, TNJ (WOKI) The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating after a man who launched a boat into the Nolichucky River on Friday has been found dead. TWRA says the body of 32-year-old Boone McCrary of Greeneville was recovered Tuesday afternoon from a creek feeding into the Nolichucky River near W. Allen’s Bridge Road in…MORE

GSMNP to Reopen US 441, Other Roads Wednesday

GSMNP to Reopen US 441, Other Roads Wednesday

Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) Officials with the National Park Service delivering some welcome news Tuesday afternoon as Hurricane Helene recovery continues in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. NPS says it will reopen US 441/Newfound Gap Road by 8:00 a.m. Wednesday to allow for access between TN and NC communities. Once US 441 reopens, all major…MORE

TBI Issues Silver Alert for Missing Sevier County Woman

TBI Issues Silver Alert for Missing Sevier County Woman

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert out of Sevier County for 55-year-old Autumn Hackney. TBI officials say Hackney was last seen on Monday in the area of Villa Court in Dandridge. They say she has a medical condition that may impair her ability to return home safely without…MORE

Final Suspect in Attempted McMinn County Home Invasion Taken into Custody, Sheriff Says

Final Suspect in Attempted McMinn County Home Invasion Taken into Custody, Sheriff Says

McMinn County, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 10/1/24: The final suspect in an attempted home invasion last month in McMinn County has been taken into custody. Officials with the McMinn County Sheriff’s Office say 28-year-old Benjamin Croft was apprehended Monday, September 30 following an extended standoff at a home in Athens. MCSO says Croft faces numerous charges…MORE

Mayor Jacobs and Others to Host Canned Food Drive on Saturday

Mayor Jacobs and Others to Host Canned Food Drive on Saturday

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, Mission of Hope, and Knoxville Wholesale Furniture have teamed up to host a canned food drive this Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Knoxville Wholesale Furniture Clearance Center, located at 7428 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. “This food drive is an opportunity for our community…MORE

Ways to Help Flood Victims in East Tennessee

Ways to Help Flood Victims in East Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, TN- Several counties in East Tennessee are beginning recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene brought downpours and flooding into the area. Counties in East Tennessee were hit hard, including Cocke County, Unicoi County and Greene County, among others. The flooding has destroyed property and infrastructure, meaning people are without incredibly important resources like water. For…MORE

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