Category Archives: Local News Reel 3
Neighbors Want Proposed South Knox County Housing Plan Nixed, Petition Circulating
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Neighbors in South Knox County are calling on Heartland Development to stop a proposed plan to bring around 170 homes to the Tarklin Valley area.Heartland Development plans to get...
Apr 03, 2024
Young Williams Animal Center is in Full Control of All Animal-Related Calls in Knox County
Young-Williams Animal Center is in full control of all animal-related calls in Knoxville and Knox County as part of the animal control system.YWAC has hired a director of animal services, an animal se...
Apr 02, 2024
Megan Boswell Appears in Court, She’s Accused of Murdering Her 15-Month-Old Daughter
Megan Boswell appeared in court on Thursday; she's charged in the death of her daughter, 15-month-old Evelyn Boswell.The mother reported her daughter missing in February of 2020, saying she hadn't bee...
Apr 01, 2024
New Details in the DUI Arrest of a Holston Middle School Bus Driver
A bus driver contracted with Knox County Schools was arrested Thursday morning, charged with driving under the influence, Knoxville Police Department Communication Manager Scott Erland told WVLT News....
Mar 29, 2024
BJ’s Wholesale Club Announces Expansion into East Tennessee
Maryville, TN (WOKI) BJ's Wholesale Club is expanding into East Tennessee with a location in Blount County.The new location in Maryville will be BJ's fourth location in Tennessee and the first in East...
Mar 28, 2024
Two Hikers Rescued in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Two hikers are rescued after being trapped overnight in the Great Smoky Mountains.Officials say one of the hikers activated a rescue beacon when they got very cold in the rain and fog Tuesday night.Pa...
Mar 28, 2024
TDOT says a Number of Bridges in the State are Listed in Poor Condition but says They are Still Safe
A number of East Tennessee bridges are listed in poor condition.With all eyes on the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, the status and safety of bridges across the country is now under th...
Mar 26, 2024
The Dogwood Trails are Set to Open April 1st as Part of the Dogwood Arts Festival
Since 1955, Dogwood Arts has hosted Knoxville's favorite springtime celebration. What started as a neighborhood beautification project, has blossomed into a year-round celebration of our region's art,...
Mar 25, 2024
Ijams Nature Center Issues Swim Advisory Due to Toxic Algae in Mead’s Quarry Lake
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Ijams Nature Center officials issue a warning Friday about Mead’s Quarry Lake.Officials say you should not swim in the Quarry right now and neither should your pets.The lake...
Mar 22, 2024
Tennessee’s Attorney General Joins Coalition of States Making Illegal Immigration into Texas a State Crime
On Wednesday, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined a coalition of 22 states in filing an amicus brief at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in support of Texas's state law ...
Mar 21, 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