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Proposed Knox County Budget Prioritizes Infrastructure and School Investments
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs Monday unveiled his proposed spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year.The budget fully funds the school system's request, covers upgrades in the S...
May 06, 2024
Missing University of Tennessee Student is Found
A missing University of Tennessee student is found safe.17 year-old Samuel Chugg was reported missing on Friday. UT Police say he was found today (Sunday).
May 05, 2024
TENNESSEE JOINS 21-STATE COALITION IN LAWSUIT AGAINST UNCONSTITUTIONAL ATF RULE
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined a coalition of 21 states on Wednesday in a lawsuit opposing a new rule from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) that would...
May 03, 2024
Knox County School Board Could Push Back on Arming Teachers Law
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The Knox County Board of Education appears united across the aisle in pushing back against a bill Gov. Bill Lee signed last month creating a pathway to arming teachers ...
May 02, 2024
Jefferson County Wildlife Officer Receives Shikar-Safari Officer of the Year Award
TWRA Wildlife Officer Justin Pinkston has been honored with the Shikar-Safari Club International 2023 Tennessee Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award. Pinkston is assigned to Jefferson Co...
May 02, 2024
Teen Charged with Attempted Murder in Knox County Shooting, Sheriff’s Office Says
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A 17-year-old is facing an attempted first degree murder charge after firing shots into a North Knox County home.Knox County Sheriff's Office officials say deputies responded to t...
May 01, 2024
The Girlfriend of the Man Accused of Killing One Blount County Deputy and Injuring Another is Indicted by a Grand Jury
Carrie Matthews, the girlfriend of Kenneth DeHart, Jr. has been indicted by the Sevier County Grand Jury on an accessory after the fact charge.DeHart is charged in the death of Blount County Sheriff's...
May 01, 2024
Knoxville Police are Investigating a Shooting in North Knoxville Which Started at a Hotel Parking Lot
Knoxville Police are investigating an early (Monday) morning shooting in North Knoxville.Officers responded to a shooting at the Red Roof Inn on Central Avenue Pike and learned there was a female guns...
Apr 29, 2024
The Owner of a Maryville Restaurant is Charged with Theft for Stealing Thousands in Meat in an Unique Way
The owner of Joe's Italian Cuisine, an Italian restaurant in Maryville, is charged with theft of merchandise after stealing thousands in meat from area grocery stores by putting it in his pants.50 yea...
Apr 29, 2024
Great Smoky Mountains Synchronized Firefly Lottery Now Open
Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host the annual synchronous firefly viewing opportunity at Elkmont from Monday, June 3 through Monday, June 10, but securing a spot requi...
Apr 26, 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