Monroe County, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: U.S. Forest Service officials say a planned closure of the Bald River Falls Bridge to repair the decades-old structure and add an observation deck has been pushed back until September 11. The closure was supposed to begin August 21, but weather delays have hampered the project from getting underway. Once…… MORE
The Great Smoky Mountains Balloon Festival is returning for their sixth annual celebration. The event brings in thousands of people for hot air balloon activities. Professional balloonists will be taking guests on tethered rides up in the air. New for 2023, the festival will be selling reusable water bottles and providing refill stations to cut…… MORE
Campbell County, TN (WOKI) A man is arrested and charged as part of a shooting investigation in Campbell County. Campbell County Sheriff’s Office officials say 30 year-old Avery Anthony Bowenswas taken into custody Wednesday and charged with three counts of attempted criminal homicide and three counts of attempted aggravated kidnapping in connection to a shooting…… MORE
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee more details for a highly-anticipated special session on public safety. The special session will begin on August 21 at 4 p.m., according to a proclamation by the Governor. His proclamation states the General Assembly will consider and act upon a slew of legislation regarding mental health resources, school safety plans and…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI/WVLT) Country star and Knoxville native Emily Ann Roberts is headed home to host an album release show at the Bijou Theatre. Roberts is releasing her full-length LP “Can’t Hide Country” on Friday, Sept. 22, but fans can get a sneak peek a day early at the Knoxville show. “I can’t wait to…… MORE
Lovel Crossing Apartments on Lovell Road in Knoxville suffered significant damage after the severe storms on Monday, causing over a dozen people to be displaced. The Lovell Crossing Apartments complex houses close to 400 people, but more than a dozen of them will be unable to return home due to the extensive damage caused by…… MORE
Knoxville Police investigating a fatal crash on I-275 near Heiskell Avenue have identified the teen killed. KPD says 19 year-old Kanye Harris died at the hospital following Saturday’s crash. Preliminary investigation shows his SUV was going south on I-275 when he lost control of the vehicle and it flipped numerous times. Harris was ejected from…… MORE
Knoxville Police investigating a fatal crash on I-275 near Heiskell Avenue have identified the teen killed. KPD says 19 year-old Kanye Harris died at the hospital following Saturday’s crash. Preliminary investigation shows his SUV was going south on I-275 when he lost control of the vehicle and it flipped numerous times. Harris was ejected from…… MORE
Roane County, TN (WOKI) The National Weather Service Friday confirmed an EF1 tornado touched down in Roane County Thursday night, August 3. That finding coming after NWS meteorologists surveyed damage in the community of Oral, along Highway 70. “We have found max winds of 95 miles an hour,” said NWS Meteorologist Jeremy Buckles. “The damage…… MORE
Jason Aldean’s Kitchen and Rooftop Bar in Gatlinburg opens tonight. It features a different experience on each of the three floors. The first floor features a tribute to Sun Records with a sun diner and gift shop. The second floor is a dining area while the third floor is a rooftop bar featuring a stage…… MORE
