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Athens Police Investigating Deadly Motorcycle Crash, Asking for Information

Athens Police Investigating Deadly Motorcycle Crash, Asking for Information

Athens, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway and police are asking for information following a deadly motorcycle crash Wednesday in Athens. Officials with the Athens Police Department say the crash happened at the intersection of Redfern Road and Congress Parkway and that two cars, a box truck and a dark SUV, hit the motorcyclist. The…MORE

TDOT says it May be Two Weeks Before I-40 Reopens Following Flooding and a Rockslide in Cocke County, Cocke County EMA out with Action Report
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TDOT says it May be Two Weeks Before I-40 Reopens Following Flooding and a Rockslide in Cocke County, Cocke County EMA out with Action Report

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is hard at work clearing a rockslide on I-40 in Cocke County that was caused from recent flooding and they have an estimate of what it will cost to clean-up and repair damage. TDOT Chief Engineer Will Reed spoke alongside Deputy Governor Butch Eley yesterday (Thursday) and says it is…MORE

A Former Tennessee Senator and Representative has Died
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A Former Tennessee Senator and Representative has Died

A former Tennessee Senator has died. Frank Niceley, who served Tennessee as both a representative and senator, died yesterday (Thursday). He was 78. Niceley served the Jefferson County area and was a Senate member of the 108th General Assembly. He served in the House for the 96th, 97th, and 104th through 107th General Assemblies. Many…MORE

A New Female Lion Has Arrived at Zoo Knoxville

A New Female Lion Has Arrived at Zoo Knoxville

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Zahra is the newest lion to call Zoo Knoxville home. Zahra came from Buffalo Zoo last month and now that her thirty-day quarantine period has finished, she is in her new home. She was brought to Knoxville specifically for breeding purposes. Her partner at Zoo Knoxville is the male lion Maji, and…MORE

Report: Knoxville Man Leads Police on Chase, Crashes Car into Two Knox County Patrol Cars

Report: Knoxville Man Leads Police on Chase, Crashes Car into Two Knox County Patrol Cars

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man is facing several charges, including aggravated assault, after leading police on a chase Tuesday evening and crashing into two patrol cars. According to charging documents, 58-year-old Michael Gentry fled from Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputies when they attempted to take him into custody on a parole violation discovered during…MORE

A Rockslide Shuts Down I-40 in Cocke County
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A Rockslide Shuts Down I-40 in Cocke County

A rockslide and flooding has shut down I-40 in Cocke County. Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Mark Nagi says the slide happened near mile marker 450 shortly after 5 p.m. yesterday afternoon (Wednesday). He says drivers should seek alternate routes as both west and eastbound lanes of I-40 are shut down, which is expected to last…MORE

Indecent Exposure Suspect Identified, Charges Pending, Knoxville Police Say

Indecent Exposure Suspect Identified, Charges Pending, Knoxville Police Say

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 6/18: Knoxville police Wednesday afternoon crediting a tip submitted to East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers for identifying the suspect accused of indecent exposure in the downtown area Sunday, June 15. KPD says charges are now pending against the suspect in this case whose name was not released by authorities. Police report…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.