Category Archives: Local News Reel 2
Rockslide in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Causing Lane Closure at Spur
GATLINBURG, Tenn. - The Great Smoky Mountains National Park roads crew have implemented a temporary one-lane closure of the northbound Spur to clear a rockslide near the tunnel. The lane closure start...
Jul 17, 2024
Rural Metro Fire Investigating House Fire in Rocky Hill
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway after a house fire Tuesday in Rocky Hill.Rural Metro Fire crews responded to the report of a house fire in the 7700 block of Queensbury Drive.Rural Me...
Jul 16, 2024
Rural Metro Fire Responds to House Fire in East Knox County
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An extension cord is reportedly to blame for a house fire Monday morning in East Knox County.Rural Metro firefighters responding to the scene in the 3800 block of Strong Road arou...
Jul 15, 2024
An Investigation is Underway After Animals Perish in Jefferson County Venue Fire
An investigation is underway in Jefferson County following a tragic early morning (Monday) fire.Crews called to Lick Skillet Farm, a venue establishment, just after 4 a.m. Officials say several agenci...
Jul 15, 2024
Tennessee Lawmakers React to Investigation of Attempted Assassination of Former President Donald Trump
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP/WVLT) – The shooting at former President Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania is being investigated as an attempted assassination of the former president and presumptive Rep...
Jul 13, 2024
The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating an Early Morning House Fire in Fountain City
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating an early morning fire in Fountain City.Crews called to the 2300 block of Fair Drive and the resident told firefighters his dog woke him up barking then h...
Jul 11, 2024
Downtown Knoxville New Tennessee Smokies Stadium on Schedule to Open Next Year
This time next year the Tennessee Smokies will be playing in downtown Knoxville.Construction continues on the downtown stadium project which is on time and on budget with nearly 80% of the seat concre...
Jul 09, 2024
City of Knoxville to clean streets in Fort Sanders area, reminds residents to move cars before cleanup
City of Knoxville officials said crews will soon be thoroughly cleaning the streets of Fort Sanders.City officials said the cleanup will take place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 13-14 and July 27-28 t...
Jul 09, 2024
TWRA says 11th Boating Fatality on Tennessee Waters Has Happened in Meigs County
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says the 11th boating related fatality has occurred on Tennessee waters this year.TWRA officers and local authorities responding to a call Friday about a man, r...
Jul 07, 2024
Identity of Watts Bar Boating Incient Victim Released
LOUDON, Tenn. (TWRA) —The identity of a man who drowned while docking his boat at a Watts Bar Lake marina yesterday (Thursday 7/4) is being released.James Doyle Frost, 75, of Knoxville, drowned ...
Jul 05, 2024
What's your interest level in Tennessee vs. Illinois in the Music City Bowl?
KNOXVILLE, TN – November 29, 2025 – Quarterback Joey Aguilar #6 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Elliot Walker/Tennessee Athletics
Voting Ends: Dec 30, 2025 | 9:00 PM