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Investigation Underway after Knoxville Home Damaged in Fire

Investigation Underway after Knoxville Home Damaged in Fire

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating a fire that happened Saturday afternoon. KFD officials say crews arrived just before 1:00 p.m. to the scene of a working fire in the 1600 block of Reed Street. KFD says the unit was vacant at the time of the fire, adding that no injuries were…MORE

Investigation Underway after Deadly Shooting at Anderson County Home, Police Say

Investigation Underway after Deadly Shooting at Anderson County Home, Police Say

Andersonville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway in Anderson County following a deadly shooting early Saturday morning. Officials with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office say deputies responded around 2:00 a.m. to a home on Sequoyah Road in Andersonville for a reported shooting wherein they founda man, later identified as 23-year-old Samuel Ridenour, who had been…MORE

Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn Makes it Official, She is Running for Governor of Tennessee
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Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn Makes it Official, She is Running for Governor of Tennessee

Tennessee (WOKI and WVLT) – Tennessee Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn announces her run for Governor of Tennessee this (Wednesday) morning on social media. Blackburn said “In his first six months, President Trump has made historic strides in Making America Great Again, but as he sends power back to the states, he’s going to need strong…MORE

TN Promise Applications Now Open for Class of 2026

TN Promise Applications Now Open for Class of 2026

(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Nashville, TN (WVLT) The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) announced the opening of the TN Promise Application for the high school graduating class of 2026. TN Promise provides high school graduates the opportunity to attend college tuition-free. Students can use this scholarship at any of Tennessee’s community colleges or Tennessee…MORE

Special Traffic Alert I-275 in Knox County this Weekend
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Special Traffic Alert I-275 in Knox County this Weekend

KNOXVILLE, TN (TDOT – WOKI) – Motorists traveling on I-275 in Knox County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a significant impact on traffic. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 18, I-275 will be closed in each direction as crews work to replace the bridge over Elm Street and Bernard…MORE

TDEC SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR FAST CHARGE TN NETWORK GRANTS
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TDEC SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR FAST CHARGE TN NETWORK GRANTS

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has released its second solicitation for Light Duty Zero Emission Vehicle Supply Equipment projects under the Fast Charge TN Network grant program. Funds are available for local power companies, for-profit or non-profit organizations, and government entities, including local governments or public institutions of higher education based…MORE

TDOT with a Special Traffic Alert for I-275 in Knox County
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TDOT with a Special Traffic Alert for I-275 in Knox County

KNOXVILLE – Motorists traveling on I-275 in Knox County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a significant impact on traffic. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 11, I-275 will be closed in each direction as crews work to replace the bridge over Elm Street and Bernard Avenue.  Motorists can bypass the…MORE

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