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Police Identify Suspect Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting in Fountain City
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Police Identify Suspect Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting in Fountain City

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating and has identified the suspect in Wednesday’s fatal officer-involved shooting in Fountain City. Knoxville police responded to a disturbance in the 5300 Block of North Broadway at the Exxon gas station where investigators say 41-year-old William Charles McBride Jr. was “allegedly acting erratically and…MORE

Man Sentenced for Second-Degree Murder in Overdose Death at Knox County Motel

Man Sentenced for Second-Degree Murder in Overdose Death at Knox County Motel

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The man convicted of second-degree murder in a woman’s overdose death at a Knox County motel has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison. The Knox County District Attorney’s Office sharing that52-year-old Wesley Allen Lacey was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison in the overdose death of a woman…MORE

CDC Warns of Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Trader Joe’s Basil

CDC Warns of Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Trader Joe’s Basil

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An herb sold at Trader Joe’s locations nationwide has been linked to a salmonella outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issuing a food safety alert Thursday for contaminated basil distributed by Infinite Herbs and sold at Trader Joe’s stores in Washington and 29 states, including Tennessee and Kentucky. According…MORE

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Expanding Adaptive Ranger-Led Program

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Expanding Adaptive Ranger-Led Program

The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with Catalyst Sports, Knox County, Kampgrounds of America Foundation, and Friends of the Smokies, is pleased to announce the expansion of adaptive ranger-led programs in 2024. Using assistive technology, the ranger-led programs are designed for visitors of all abilities and their families to learn about the natural and cultural history of…MORE

TDOT Asking for Help to Reunite Lost Dog with Owner

TDOT Asking for Help to Reunite Lost Dog with Owner

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is asking Knoxville residents for help finding a lost dog’s owner. The dog was found with a blue collar but no tags on I-75 South near Sharps Gap. The dog was reportedly taken to Young Williams Animal Center.MORE

Zoo Knoxville asking for Tree Branch and Limb Donations for Some of Their Animals
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Zoo Knoxville asking for Tree Branch and Limb Donations for Some of Their Animals

Zoo Knoxville officials said they are accepting tree branches and limbs for donations for the animals. Anyone can donate branches, twigs and tender shoots to help feed the elephants and giraffes. Zoo officials emphasized that anything sprayed with chemicals or pesticides cannot be used. Elephants and giraffes prefer certain types of limbs and branches from…MORE

It’s Strawberry Season in Tennessee

It’s Strawberry Season in Tennessee

It’s time to Pick Tennessee Products and pick Tennessee strawberries. Strawberry season is underway. Most strawberry farms are planning to begin selling strawberries in mid-April. Check out the list of local strawberry farms https://www.picktnproducts.org/listview/strawberries.html? to find fresh berries near you. With warm spring days in the forecast, Tennessee farms will quickly have fields turning red with juicy…MORE

Knoxville Police are Investigating a Fatal Crash on Asheville Highway

Knoxville Police are Investigating a Fatal Crash on Asheville Highway

Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in East Knoxville. It happened yesterday (Wednesday) in the 6400 block of Asheville Highway near Rich Road involving a motorcycle and SUV. The man driving the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene. Based on the preliminary investigation, the motorcycle was going east on Asheville Highway and…MORE

An Office at UT Medical Center Evacuated Due to Threat
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An Office at UT Medical Center Evacuated Due to Threat

An investigation is underway following a threat which caused the evacuation of an UT Medical Center office. Knoxville Police say the University Eye Specialists office was evacuated yesterday (Wednesday) out of an abundance of caution.  Officers swept the area but didn’t find anything suspicious. The office returned to normal operations.MORE

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2024 Rossini Festival- April 20th and 21st

2024 Rossini Festival- April 20th and 21st

The Rossini Festival is Knoxville Opera’s annual International Street Fair that celebrates the global impact on the music, food, art, and culture of East Tennessee. April 20th and 21st.

50th NSRA Street Rod Nationals South May 3rd-4th

50th NSRA Street Rod Nationals South May 3rd-4th

Check out the nearly 2,000 street rods, customs, muscle cars, and more than 600 exhibitors and swappers at Chilhowee Park as the National Street Rod Association presents its Annual Street Rod Nationals South.