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Road construction sign (Courtesy: WVLT / WSAW)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) If you travel Alcoa Highway (US 129/State Route 115), plan for delays starting after Labor Day.The Tennessee Department of Transporta...

Incumbent Indya Kincannon won Knoxville Mayor and will enter her second and final term as Mayor following yesterday’s Primary Election receiving 55% of the vote.In the city council races, the to...

Tomorrow is election day in the 2023 City of Knoxville Primary Election.Polls open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.Several offices are on the ballot including Mayor, three City Council At-Large seat, Mun...

Photo courtesy of UT Sports.comThe University of Tennessee Board of Trustees on Friday approved Tennessee Athletics’ request to increase the budget for phase 1 of the historic Neyland Stadium re...

(Courtesy: Tennessee Valley Authority Facebook Page)Chattanooga, TN (WOKI) Electricity will soon cost more in East Tennessee.Tennessee Valley Authority's directors approved a 4.5% electricity rate inc...

MEDIC has an urgent need for O Negative blood donors.They are offering a $10 e-gift card to O Negative donors today and tomorrow.Please go to medic blood dot org to schedule your appointment. Walk-ins...

Source: Google EarthMcGhee Tyson Airport is getting ready to expand and they are looking for input on what should be added or changed.So far this year, McGhee Tyson Airport has served more than 1.5 mi...

Maryville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: In a later update from the department, MPD officials confirm K9 Eunice encountered several coyotes in the area of Sevierville Road and S. Washington Street and may be inju...

A person was airlifted by UT Lifestar Friday. (Courtesy: Rural Metro)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UT Lifestar is dispatched Friday afternoon for a medical emergency at a church in Northeast Knox County.Offici...

Water is now safe to drink in Tellico Plains.Recent flooding prompted a boil advisory for the area and closed Monroe County schools which have also re-opened.Mayor Marilyn Parker says a few people are...