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‘Extremely Disappointed’ | Knox County Mayor Addresses Trustee Office Charges

‘Extremely Disappointed’ | Knox County Mayor Addresses Trustee Office Charges

Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) We’re learning that another Knox County Government official has been indicted in connection to a state investigation into misuse of taxpayer dollars. Former Knox County Trustee’s Office Director of Operations Jason Dobbins was indicted Wednesday on two counts of official misconduct. He was fired back in April because of policy…MORE

Knox County Trustee Avoids Grand Jury Indictment

Knox County Trustee Avoids Grand Jury Indictment

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Blount County grand jury has declined to indict Knox County Trustee Justin Biggs, District Attorney General Ryan Desmond’s office confirming Friday that the grand jury returned a “no bill” in the case. It comes as his office is in the middle of a state investigation into policy breaches. That investigation has…MORE

Fugitive Found Hiding Under Home in Sweetwater, Sheriff Says

Fugitive Found Hiding Under Home in Sweetwater, Sheriff Says

Sweetwater, TN (WOKI) A fugitive is arrested Wednesday after being found hiding under a home in Sweetwater. Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones says his office helped the U.S. Marshals in the successful apprehension of Michael Blackwell, who was hiding underneath a residence on Old Highway 68 in Sweetwater. In a Facebook post, Jones credits the…MORE

Athens Police Capture Suspect after Deadly Shooting

Athens Police Capture Suspect after Deadly Shooting

Athens, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 8/8: The suspect wanted in connection to a deadly shooting Wednesday night in Athens has been captured. Officials with the McMinn County Sheriff’s Office say Carlos Quintana was taken into custody late Thursday night in Bradley County with assistance from the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office, ATF, and the U.S. Marshals Service.…MORE

Arrest Made after Body Found in Burning Refrigerator in Tennessee

Arrest Made after Body Found in Burning Refrigerator in Tennessee

Overton County, TN (WOKI) A man has been arrested and charged one week after a body was found in a burning refrigerator on the side of a Tennessee road. Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation say 49-year-old Edward Randolph was arrested Wednesday in connection to the death of his girlfriend 48-year-old Hope Parrott. The…MORE

FAA Investigating Tellico Plane Crash

FAA Investigating Tellico Plane Crash

Tellico Plains, TN (WOKI) The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a small plane crashed Tuesday afternoon in Tellico Plains. According to the FAA’s preliminary report, the crash happened around 3:30 p.m.; it does not specify where in Tellico Plains the aircraft went down. The report indicates that the Sonex aircraft crashed into trees, for…MORE

Motorcyclist Killed in Greeneville Crash, Report Says

Motorcyclist Killed in Greeneville Crash, Report Says

Greeneville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway in Greeneville following a deadly motorcycle crash Wednesday. Officials with the Greeneville Police Department report the crash happened around 9:30 p.m. at the intersection between Andrew Johnson Highway and Harlan Street. Officers responded to the crash, which was between a motorcycle and a Jeep Grand Cherokee. GPD says…MORE

Knox County Property Assessor Indicted for Official Misconduct

Knox County Property Assessor Indicted for Official Misconduct

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knox County Property Assessor Phil Ballard is indicted Wednesday on criminal charges by a Knox County grand jury. According to court records, Ballard was indicted on one count of official misconduct; he is accused of abusing the use of a county vehicle while also drawing a travel allowance. The 71-year-old Ballard was…MORE

Governor Bill Lee Mobilizes Tennessee National Guard to Support ICE

Governor Bill Lee Mobilizes Tennessee National Guard to Support ICE

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has mobilized the Tennessee National Guard to help with immigration enforcement in the state. This move comes in response to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s request for assistance. The guardsmen will be helping with administrative and clerical duties at Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facilities within the state. The Governor…MORE

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GermanFest Knoxville 8/23

GermanFest Knoxville 8/23

It’s time for the 11th Annual GermanFest where German Culture meets Southern Hospitality at this family-friendly celebration!