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Burlington is set to receive a $13.7 million investment for a new fire station and streetscape improvements, aiming to revitalize the area and improve infrastructure.
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Michael Ensor of Knoxville has been charged with aggravated assault after firing a gun during an argument with an Amazon delivery driver. No injuries were reported.
Samuel Bobby Campbell was arrested for defrauding elderly citizens in Hamblen County through a Publishers Clearing House scam, tricking them into paying fake taxes on non-existent prize money.
Stolen Knoxville food truck, Dulcie's Cafe, was recovered in Nashville with no suspects arrested; owners had faced previous thefts and increased security measures.
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I-75 N in Campbell County will have a lane closure due to bridge repairs from 7 p.m. June 12 until the morning of June 15, affecting traffic near Exit 134.
Sheriff Tommy Jones has issued a public appeal for information regarding 19-year-old Caden Long, missing since June 7, 2025. Long was last seen in a Sequoyah Hoodie, khaki shorts, and tennis shoes.
Tennessee authorities raided a home in a crackdown on fentanyl distribution, finding drugs, guns, and a police badge. No arrests have been made yet, but charges are forthcoming.
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Knoxville forecast predicts increased showers and thunderstorms, with calm winds and high temperatures, reaching a peak 90% chance of rain by Saturday.
Knoxville's weather starts humid with morning fog, leading to a sunny day with temperatures in the mid-80s. The pattern continues midweek, but thunderstorms are expected by the weekend.
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Knoxville's weather forecast includes sunshine and storms with variable chances of rain and potential thunderstorms, and a mix of cloudy and clear skies.
A body was found near railroad tracks in Lenoir City, with local authorities, including the Loudon County Sheriff's Office, investigating the scene. No cause of death or identity details have been released.
KATS is offering free rides on all bus routes on June 17 to support "Dump the Pump" Day, encouraging the use of public transit over personal vehicles.
The Maryville Police Department is alerting residents to a scam involving fraudulent DMV texts asking for traffic ticket payments and urging people not to engage with the links or provide information.
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