WUOT Local News Podcast
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Latest Episodes
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How are road closures on the Tennessee- North Carolina Stateline affecting traffic? This episode takes a glimpse into detour routes recommended by TDOT and how they are affecting traffic in neighboring states. Plus, Tennessee files new motion accusing Tik Tok of failing to preserve evidence during an investigation into potential consumer protection violations.
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TEMA confirms 15 deaths related to Helene, 9 still missing; Greene County transitions to recovery phase following generational flooding from Helene, and more.
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Death toll from Helene rises to 12 in Tennessee, 15 people still missing; Young Williams Animal Shelter waives adoption fees as shelters transfer animals from areas hit by Tropical Storme Helene.
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Dolly Parton donates $1 million towards Tropical Storm Helene relief efforts, TVA deploys boom across Douglas Reservoir to manage debris from flooding, and more.
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President Joe Biden approves Major Disaster Declaration for Tennessee, Greene County residents start to see running water nearly one week after Tropical Storm Helene, and more.
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Repairs for I-40 on Tennessee-North Carolina state line could take months to complete; officials say, Nine counties in northeast Tennessee are under a mandatory water conservation order, and more.
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WUOT News' Jon Knowles provides daily updates on recovery efforts in counties impacted by remnants of Hurricane Helene.
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WUOT News' Jon Knowles provides daily updates on recovery efforts in counties impacted by remnants of Hurricane Helene.
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Cocke County residents were abruptly evacuated this afternoon after a breach at the Waterville Dam in Western North Carolina following flash flooding caused by heavy rainfall from Hurricane Helene. Morning Editon host Jon Knowles, reporter and All Things Considered host Jacqui Sieber and reporter Pierce Gentry provided updates on the current water levels, road closures and evacuation efforts.
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Federal judge blocks Tennessee law that prohibits adults assisting minors in obtaining abortions, Poll finds over half of Tennesseans believe the state is going in the wrong direction, and more.