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Man Dead after Possible Pedestrian Crash on I-40, Sevierville Police Say

Man Dead after Possible Pedestrian Crash on I-40, Sevierville Police Say

Sevierville, TN (WOKI) A pedestrian is dead after possibly being hit by a car Wednesday evening on I-40 East in Sevierville. Sevierville Police Department officials say officers were called near exit 407 around 10:20 for a person lying on the side of the interstate. When officers arrived, SPD says they found 61-year old Craig Olcott…MORE

Knoxville Woman Steals $40K in Scratch-Off Lottery Tickets from Workplace, Police Report Says

Knoxville Woman Steals $40K in Scratch-Off Lottery Tickets from Workplace, Police Report Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville woman is charged for stealing between $40,000 and $50,000 in scratch-off lottery tickets from her job. According to charging documents, 35-year-old Siearrah Truhn took and activated the lottery tickets while she was working at a convenience store on Maryville Pike. A investigation involving the store owner and the Lottery Commission…MORE

KPD says Motorcyclist Passes Away Following Washington Pike Crash

KPD says Motorcyclist Passes Away Following Washington Pike Crash

A motorcyclist who was involved in a crash that happened on Sunday evening has died as a result of his injuries. At around 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2024, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to the intersection of Washington Pike and Greenway Drive in front of the Target, where a Harley motorcycle had struck…MORE

Knox County Seeks Input on East Knox County Mobility Study

Knox County Seeks Input on East Knox County Mobility Study

Knox County will host two public information meetings to seek community input on the East Knox Mobility Study. These meetings will help identify key transportation challenges, set priorities, and shape the final recommendations for the study.   The first public information meeting is on Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Carter High…MORE

Two Charged Following Organized Crime Unit Operation to Assist Alabama Shooting Investigation

Two Charged Following Organized Crime Unit Operation to Assist Alabama Shooting Investigation

This past weekend, Knoxville Police Department Organized Crime Unit detectives received information that a subject who was possibly involved in a shooting that happened in Alabama was in the Knoxville area. The subject was identified as Abdul Khalil’Llah, 26 of Anniston, Alabama. OCU detectives were able to determine that Khalil’Llah was wanted out of Georgia…MORE

Halloween Safety Tips
Morristown Police Dept

Halloween Safety Tips

The Morristown Police Department enjoyed interacting with all sorts of superheroes, witches, ghosts and many more characters at Boo Fest on Monday. Since Boo Fest is over, that means Halloween is just two days away! Thursday, October 31st our community will see an increase in traffic and pedestrians on sidewalks, in neighborhoods and some stopping…MORE

State Investigation Claims Thousands of Taxpayer Dollars Stolen in Oliver Springs

State Investigation Claims Thousands of Taxpayer Dollars Stolen in Oliver Springs

Oliver Springs, TN (WOKI) Oliver Springs’ chief wastewater operator is now facing charges after an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury. According to the office, Travis Thrasher has been charged and indicted for official misconduct and theft for reportedly using more than $3,400 taxpayer dollars to buy personal items, including tires, gas and…MORE

TDOT Opens Section of I-26 in Unicoi County after Helene Flooding

TDOT Opens Section of I-26 in Unicoi County after Helene Flooding

Erwin, TN (WOKI) Thousands of tons of asphalt and rock later and in just 33 days, connectivity is restored to a small East Tennessee town as a portion of I-26 is reopened Wednesday in Unicoi County. The small town of Erwin relies on major roads like I-26. Speaking to media Wednesday, Tennessee Department of Transportation…MORE

Dollywood Offers Sevier County Residents $5 Tickets

Dollywood Offers Sevier County Residents $5 Tickets

Pigeon Forge, TN (WOKI) Sevier County residents and workers have a chance to get into Dollywood next month for a hefty discount. The park’s Sevier County Days returns, allowing those who live or work in Sevier County to enter the park for a $5 donation to Sevier County nonprofits. “Our area non-profits take great care…MORE

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