Category Archives: Local News Reel 3
Medic Regional Blood Center is Celebrating the Madness This Month
MEDIC Regional Blood Center is Celebrating the Madness this MonthThis month there are three campaign’s underway: Basketball-Themed Socks, Skip the Gift for Ronald McDonald House and E-Gift Cards...
Mar 20, 2024
An Alligator is Caught in Norris Lake
A fisherman on Norris Lake with a very unusual catch.The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency says an alligator was caught yesterday (Monday) afternoon after an angler called authorities after he caught...
Mar 19, 2024
Amazon Facility in Alcoa Temporarily Closed after Fire
Alcoa, TN (WOKI) Operations at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Alcoa are suspended temporarily following a fire that broke out on Friday, March 15.An Amazon spokesperson confirming that a small fire ...
Mar 18, 2024
A Bank Card Belonging to a Missing College Student is Found on the Bank of a Nashville River and a Body Found is in the Cumberland River
The Metro Nashville Police Department says missing college student Riley Strain's bank card has been found near the Cumberland River.Police say his card was found yesterday (Sunday) afternoon on the e...
Mar 18, 2024
Cocke County Community Rallies Behind Autistic Man, Hoping to Get Him a Home
Newport, TN (WOKI / WVLT) An entire community is working to help a 24-year-old autistic man get a home of his own.Nate Morris has been living in a Cocke County hotel since January, paid for by his dri...
Mar 15, 2024
An Investigation is Launched by the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission into a Downtown Nashville Bar Owned by Country Music Star Luke Bryan after a College Student Goes Missing
The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission has launched an investigation into whether missing college student Riley Strain was overserved alcohol at Luke Bryan's Broadway bar in Nashville.The TABC is...
Mar 14, 2024
Knox County Wants to Build a Fourth Splash Pad, Commissioners Will Discuss Proposal
The Knox County Parks and Recreation Department plans to build its fourth splash pad, this one at French Memorial Park in South Knox County off Martin Mill Pike.That means the county will have water a...
Mar 13, 2024
Prescribed burns planned for Cataloochee Valley this week
The National Park Service (NPS) and Appalachian Piedmont Coastal Fire Management Zone plan to burn approximately 96 acres across six fields in Cataloochee Valley at Great Smoky Mountains National Park...
Mar 12, 2024
Dollywood is Open for it’s 39th Season with Lots of New Shows, Upgrades and More Days to Enjoy the Park
Dollywood Theme Park is now open.Dolly Parton and Dollywood Parks & Resorts President Eugene Naughton welcomed guests and media to great fanfare during the opening ceremonies for the 39th season a...
Mar 11, 2024
UPDATE: Fountain City Found Guilty of Reckless Homicide in the Death of her 5-Year-Old Daughter
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) UPDATE: After two hours of jury deliberations Friday, Robin Howington was found guilty of reckless homicide in the death of her five year old daughter. FULL STORY:Day four ...
Mar 08, 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