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A Sevier County Man Reportedly Stabbed His Brother to Death and ‘Drowned and Mutilated’ His Dog is Facing Charges
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A Sevier County Man Reportedly Stabbed His Brother to Death and ‘Drowned and Mutilated’ His Dog is Facing Charges

A Sevier County man is facing charges after he stabbed his brother to death and “drowned, mutilated and incinerated” the family dog. Deputies with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 1000 block of Indian Gap Road Wednesday and found 36-year-old Thomas Carter. Carter killed the dog and left the house, before returning with…MORE

Knoxville Police Report Zero Fatalities in 2025 Memorial Day Traffic Report

Knoxville Police Report Zero Fatalities in 2025 Memorial Day Traffic Report

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department out with some good news Thursday following high-visibility traffic enforcement operations over the Memorial Day weekend. KPD reporting there were NO fatal crashes within city limits during the enforcement period which ran from 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 23 through Memorial Day Monday, May 26. Other highlights from the…MORE

Appalachian Bear Rescue’s Executive Director Steps Down

Appalachian Bear Rescue’s Executive Director Steps Down

Townsend, TN (WOKI) After more than a decade with the organization, the executive director of the Appalachian Bear Rescue is stepping down. ABR announcing via social media that Dana Dodd would be stepping down from her role as executive director to spend more time with family and friends in Nashville. Dodd, who lives in the…MORE

Bald River Falls Bridge to Reopen after Years-Long Overhaul

Bald River Falls Bridge to Reopen after Years-Long Overhaul

Tellico Plains, TN (WOKI) Visitors to the Cherokee National Forest just outside of Tellico will soon be able to enjoy a major hot spot for waterfall watchers. Bald River Falls Bridge reopens, officially, Friday, May 30 after a years-long renovation. In October of 2023, crews closed the bridge to overhaul it completely, even adding a…MORE

Morristown Police Department Warns of Another Phone Scam
City of Morristown

Morristown Police Department Warns of Another Phone Scam

The Morristown Police Department (MPD) has been made aware of another telephone scam trying to obtain money from citizens. In this latest hoax, the number on caller ID displays as 423-585-2710. This is an MPD number; however, it will never show up on a legitimate call as all calls are routed through our switchboard. The…MORE

Kid A’ Riffic Fun in the Park
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Kid A’ Riffic Fun in the Park

Kid A’ Riffic Fun in the Park is an event for children age 2-12 offering hands on crafts and activities provided by City departments and entities. Kid A’Riffic Fun in the Park will be held on Wednesdays in June and July from 10am-1pm at a different park each week. Come enjoy making crafts, playing games…MORE

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Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Nominate your favorite Non-profit organization to get a fresh coat of paint up to $10,000 provided by Sherwin Williams! Nominations for Painting With A Purpose 2025 open on April 28th, 2025 and ends the first week of June. The winner will be announced in July.