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Fire Crews Called to Anakeesta in Gatlinburg UPDATE

Fire Crews Called to Anakeesta in Gatlinburg UPDATE

UPDATE (May 31): One week from a fire in the BirdVenture attraction at Anakeesta, the cause of the blaze is being released by investigators. The fire has been ruled an accident. Investigators say the fire was caused by “spontaneous combustion” from construction work on the owl house portion of the new area at the theme…MORE

Roads Reopen Following Deadly Downtown Knoxville Crash

Roads Reopen Following Deadly Downtown Knoxville Crash

Roads in downtown Knoxville reopened following a deadly crash around 1:00 Wednesday afternoon. Knoxville Police Department officials report two cars and a KAT bus were involved in a crash on Henley Street. University of Tennessee officers saw an Infiniti sedan try to make a U-turn on the Henley Street Bridge but hit a KAT bus…MORE

Rural Metro is Investigating an East Knox County House Fire

Rural Metro is Investigating an East Knox County House Fire

Rural Metro is investigating a house fire in East Knox County. It happened last night (Tuesday) in the 8100 block of Clay’s Corner. Crews found flames coming from the front of the home which suffered smoke and water damage. The resident made it out and several kittens and cats were rescued from the home. The…MORE

AAA says the 100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers is Underway

AAA says the 100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers is Underway

If you have a teen driver, highway officials say now is the time to start talking with them about the dangers of being on the road. Officials say we’re officially in what’s known as the 100 deadliest days of the year. Triple A says from Memorial Day through Labor Day more teens are involved in…MORE

“A cool place to be,” Buc-ee’s Sevierville Location to Open Soon

“A cool place to be,” Buc-ee’s Sevierville Location to Open Soon

Sevierville, TN (WVLT/WOKI) Boasting 74-thousand square feet, over 100 gas pumps, and one friendly beaver with all the trappings, Buc-ee’s Sevierville location is tentatively set to open on June 26. The long-awaited travel center is part of I-40′s Exit 407: The Gateway to Adventure. Included in that project is an entertainment and shopping district, a…MORE

Knoxville Police are Investigating a Shooting at Victor Ashe Park (UPDATE)

Knoxville Police are Investigating a Shooting at Victor Ashe Park (UPDATE)

UPDATE: NewsTalk 98.7 (WOKI) is learning more now about a shooting that occurred Monday afternoon (5/29) at Victor Ashe Park on Bradshaw Road. Knoxville Police Department officials say the shooting was the result of a “transaction” turned robbery. KPD reports the gunshot victim arranged to make a transaction with two other individuals in the park…MORE

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KARM- Dragon Boat Festival- June 17th

KARM- Dragon Boat Festival- June 17th

Sign up today for the ultimate team competition at this year’s Dragon Boat Festival.  Corporate and community teams compete to be the fastest on the water and top fundraising teams to benefit KARM’s programs.