Category Archives: Local News Reel 3
Knox County School Students See Improvement on TCAP Scores this Year Despite Some Below Expectation Scores
The new year proved positive for Knox County students. From the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 tests, districtwide scores increased in all four categories, English Language Arts, math, science and social s...
Jul 19, 2023
Tennessee Serves’ Providing Backpacks to Children in Need Throughout July
Photo Credit: PexelsNashville, TN (WOKI) Tennessee’s First Lady announces her initiative, Tennessee Serves, will work to support back-to-school efforts for a third year in a row.Throughout July,...
Jul 18, 2023
A Tuition Increase to be Seen at Community and Technical Colleges in Tennessee this Fall
Thousands of Tennessee students will have to pay more for their education this fall.This comes after The Tennessee Board of Regents approved a 3% tuition increase for all 37 community and technical co...
Jul 18, 2023
Metro Drug Coalition Along with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office for Senior Medication Mail-Back Program
Metro Drug Coalition is partnering with the Knox County Sheriff's Office to focus on Knox County's senior population with the announcement of a new medication mail-back program and the return of the A...
Jul 17, 2023
Knoxville Police Clear the Scene after a Suspicious Package Found at Social Security in West Knoxville
Knoxville Police investigating after finding a possible "suspicious package" at the Knoxville Social Security Administration building on Cross Park Drive in West Knoxville this morning.KPD has cleared...
Jul 14, 2023
TWRA Confirms New State Record for Blue Catfish Caught
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has confirmed a new state record for a blue catfish caught by the same man who held the previous record set just last year. Micka Burkhart landed the huge fish ...
Jul 14, 2023
SNAP Recipients Falling Victim to Fraudulent Activity According to Tennessee Department of Human Services
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP recipients urged to beware after the Tennessee Department of Human Services says some cardholders have reported their benefits stolen.Officials say fr...
Jul 13, 2023
Knox County Election Commission Approves Ballot, Early Voting Locations and Other Details for 2023 City of Knoxville Primary Election
The Knox County Election Commission met on Thursday, July 6th and approved the ballot, early voting locations and times, and other details for the 2023 City of Knoxville Primary Election.ELECTION...
Jul 12, 2023
Knoxville Police Arrest a Woman in Connection to a Fatal Hit and Run Accident
Photo courtesy of WVLTKnoxville Police arrest a woman in connection to a fatal motorcycle crash on Western Avenue.Kendra Toy is charged with vehicular homicide among other charges in connection to the...
Jul 07, 2023
Knoxville Police Arrest a Woman in Connection to a Fatal Hit and Run Accident
Photo courtesy of WVLTKnoxville Police arrest a woman in connection to a fatal motorcycle crash on Western Avenue.Kendra Toy is charged with vehicular homicide among other charges in connection to the...
Jul 07, 2023
