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Knoxville Police Identify Victim in Deadly Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue Crash

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: An investigation is underway, and Knoxville Police have identified the victim of a fatal weekend crash on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. Officers responded to a two-car crash on MLK Jr. Avenue at Parkview Avenue Saturday afternoon. They say a car going east on MLK Jr. Avenue veered across the center…MORE

Arrest is Made in Blount County RV Park Fire
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Arrest is Made in Blount County RV Park Fire

A homeless man is charged with a fire at a Blount County RV Park. Officials with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office filed charges against 62-year-old Mark Bush for started Thursday night’s fire at the Whispering River Campground in Walland. He is charged with felony vandalism and felony arson in connection to the campground fire in…MORE

Government Offices and Some School Systems Closed in Observance of Veteran’s Day
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Government Offices and Some School Systems Closed in Observance of Veteran’s Day

Monday is Veteran’s Day and most Federal, State and local government offices are closed. Knox County government offices, including convenience centers, libraries, and the Health Department are closed today. Banks and some school systems including Seiver and Blount are closed today and the Post Office will be closed today. Knox County Schools are open today…MORE

Knoxville Mayor Kincannon, Staff Present New Parking Plan to City Council

Knoxville Mayor Kincannon, Staff Present New Parking Plan to City Council

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon presented a plan Thursday to city council regarding parking in the downtown area. A consultant recommended paid parking seven days a week, but the Mayor says free nights and weekends will remain; however, there will be some pricing changes. The city’s first order of business is to start…MORE

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