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Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon Seeks High School Students for Youth Council

Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon Seeks High School Students for Youth Council

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon puts out the all-call for high school students to join the Mayor’s Youth Council. Applications are now open for high school students in the City of Knoxville for the chance to join the council which was established in 2021. City representatives say members will meet monthly to learn…MORE

Knox County Sheriff’s Office Receives ‘Suspicious Package,’ KCSO Says
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Knox County Sheriff’s Office Receives ‘Suspicious Package,’ KCSO Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday received what representatives called a “suspicious package.” Through a news release, KCSO Communications officials say staff found the package in the office’s Human Resources Division and called the Knoxville Fire Department. “The KFD Fire/Hazmat team arrived promptly and conducted a thorough investigation,” KCSO Communications Director Kimberly…MORE

Monroe County Sheriff Looking for ‘Armed and Dangerous’ Suspect

Monroe County Sheriff Looking for ‘Armed and Dangerous’ Suspect

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is looking for an armed and dangerous suspect. MCSO officials say Sakota Narciso Rowe is wanted for several counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, theft, and burglary among other charges. Regarding Rowe’s aggravated assault charges, specifically, Sheriff Tommy Jones said “Three counts, one count was…MORE

SIX PEOPLE INDICTED, CHARGED IN VULNERABLE ADULT ABUSE INVESTIGATION
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SIX PEOPLE INDICTED, CHARGED IN VULNERABLE ADULT ABUSE INVESTIGATION

GREENE COUNTY (WOKI) – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of numerous employees of a group home for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Greeneville. In August, after receiving a referral from Adult Protective Services, TBI special agents assigned to the Medicaid Fraud Control Division…MORE

Knoxville Police Investigating Animal Cruelty Case after Officers Find Dog Dead

Knoxville Police Investigating Animal Cruelty Case after Officers Find Dog Dead

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department and Young-Williams Animal Center are asking for help as they investigate a possible animal cruelty case. KPD officials say officers responded around 7:00 a.m. Monday to the parking lot of 809 E. Emerald Avenue finding two terrier mixes that had been abandoned. “One of the dogs was found…MORE

Concerts on the Square Returning to Downtown Knoxville
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Concerts on the Square Returning to Downtown Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The City of Knoxville has announced free live music will soon return to downtown Knoxville. Concerts on the Square will be held on Tuesdays in May, June and September, and on Third Thursdays from May through September, all from 7-9 p.m. The festivities kick off on May 6 with the first…MORE

TWRA Confirms Fifth Fatality in Tennessee Waters this Year
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TWRA Confirms Fifth Fatality in Tennessee Waters this Year

A Putnam County man has died during a boating incident at Chickamauga. On Sunday, Officers with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and other local authorities responded to a call and say 21-year-old Austin Sigh of Monterey entered the water to help load a 16-foot cabin cruiser. As he was helping, TWRA says he died due to…MORE

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