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Knoxville City Council Delays Vote to Sell Part of Chilhowee Park to Emerald Youth
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Knoxville City Council Delays Vote to Sell Part of Chilhowee Park to Emerald Youth

Knoxville City Council delays vote on selling part of Chilhowee Park to Emerald Youth to build a sports and recreation facility. After a lengthy discussion during last night’s (Tues) meeting, council members voted to delay the matter two weeks until the next meeting to offer more conversations with the public. This comes after dozens of…MORE

Knoxville Police Arrest Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun During Traffic Stop

Knoxville Police Arrest Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun During Traffic Stop

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville police arrest a convicted felon in possession of a handgun following a traffic stop. KPD says officers stopped a car early Sunday morning in the area of East Hill Avenue and Historic Preservation Drive for an equipment violation. Officers report witnessing the driver attempting to hide something on the passenger side…MORE

Beloved, Longtime WBIR Anchor Bill Williams has Passed Away
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Beloved, Longtime WBIR Anchor Bill Williams has Passed Away

A fixture in many homes for several years delivering the news as presumably the most trusted journalist in Knoxville, WBIR anchor emeritus Bill Williams has died. He died at his home in Knoxville yesterday (Monday) afternoon at the age of 91. He settled into to his new home here in East Tennessee in 1977. He…MORE

Friendsville Elementary Principal Suspended Amid Sheriff’s Office Investigation
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Friendsville Elementary Principal Suspended Amid Sheriff’s Office Investigation

The Principal at Friendsville Elementary School in Blount County has been suspended. The Blount County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation into Stan Painter on Friday based on allegations regarding claimed actions at the school during the 2023-2024 school year. Painter was immediately suspended pending further investigation. Jennifer Moore, a longtime educator of more than 30…MORE

TWRA: Crews Recover Body of Missing Jefferson County Boater

TWRA: Crews Recover Body of Missing Jefferson County Boater

Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 8/18: The body of a boater missing since Sunday afternoon on Douglas Lake has been recovered. TWRA officials say 44-year-old Yoser G. Rojas Valverde of Sevierville went missing around 4:30 p.m. in the Indian Creek area of the Lake. They say he reportedly fell from an inner tube after jumping…MORE

KPD: Knoxville Police Arrest Central High School Student with Gun at School
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KPD: Knoxville Police Arrest Central High School Student with Gun at School

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Central High School student is arrested Monday after officers found the individual with a stolen gun. According to a release from the Knoxville Police Department, “the gun, which was reported stolen out of Knox County, was located following an administrative stop and search of the student. A KPD School Resource Officer…MORE

Knoxville Police Arrest Suspect in Kroger Robbery

Knoxville Police Arrest Suspect in Kroger Robbery

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 8/18: Knoxville police have arrested the suspect allegedly involved in a robbery at a grocery store. KPD says 37-year-old Joseph Eldridge of Rutledge, Tennessee was taken into custody Monday morning in Sevier County and has been charged with aggravated robbery in connection to Friday’s incident at the Kroger on 2117 N.…MORE

Student and Parent Charged after Threats of Mass Violence at Harriman Middle School

Student and Parent Charged after Threats of Mass Violence at Harriman Middle School

HARRIMAN, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT) – The Roane County Sheriff’s Office said a student and a parent have been charged after threats were made at Harriman Middle School. According to Chief Deputy Tim Phillips, administration at the school received reports that a student had made threatening statements directed toward other students and staff on…MORE

Whataburger is About to Open the First of Three Locations in Knoxville
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Whataburger is About to Open the First of Three Locations in Knoxville

Whataburger is expanding into Knoxville, Tennessee, with three planned locations, according to a post on Facebook: 1830 Cumberland Ave (dine-in only), 500 E. Emory Road, and 310 Wild Geese Road. The Cumberland Avenue location will be near Raising Cane’s and offer dine-in service beneath apartments. The other two locations are former Steak ‘n Shake sites and will feature drive-thru…MORE

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