Gatlinburg, Tn (WOKI) “Graffiti is vandalism;” that’s the message from Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials who are asking for help finding a vandal who defaced rocks along Laurel Falls Trail last month. U.S. Park Rangers investigated the vandalism report on July 24 and found a large section of rocks spray painted with words and…… MORE
A man is arrested in Monroe County after a deputy sees him driving a car with no tires. A MCSO deputy saw the car driving towards Madisonville, sending sparks everywhere including on to the deputy’s cruiser. As the deputy tried to stop the car, parts of the car kept coming off hitting the cruiser. The…… MORE
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Campbell County involving a pedestrian hit on Interstate 75 North at mile marker 139. Authorities were called to the scene earlier this morning near Eagle Rock Campground and one lane of I75 North was closed but has reopened. This is the second pedestrian-involved crash on I-75…… MORE
If you could guess where the highest-earning Americans are moving to in 2023, what states would be in your top 10? Well, a new study from Smart Asset https://smartasset.com/data-studies/where-high-earners-moving-2023 found that in the U.S., the highest-earning Americans are moving to Florida, Texas and North Carolina. To go along with those three states in the top 10, Tennessee…… MORE
The Knox County Fire Investigation Unit is looking into a house fire in Powell which is believed to have started by a lightning strike. Rural Metro Fire Crews called to the scene Saturday night after a Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy spotted the fire around the same time neighbors reported heavy lightning in the area. Crews…… MORE
Tim McGraw’s highly anticipated headlining 2024 Standing Room Only Tour is coming to Knoxville. McGraw will be joined by Carly Pearce at Thompson Boling Arena on April 26th.… MORE
Knox County, TN (WOKI) Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ “School Mania” will take place Friday, July 28 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Jacob Building in Chilhowee Park. This year, while kids’ attendance is encouraged, it isn’t required; however, vehicles without children will be limited to four supply bags each.…… MORE
Hot weather is forecast for East Tennessee for the remainder of this week, and KUB wants customers to know how to manage their utility usage and stay cool. The following tips can help save money and reduce excessive use of utilities in preparation for rising temperatures. KUB works to promote sustainability in all facets of…… MORE
Temperatures in East Tennessee expected to be the nineties the next several days. The CDC says you should know the symptoms and what to do if you or a loved one show signs of having a heat-related illness. If you are suffering from Heat Stroke you may have a high body temperature, Fast pulse, Headache,…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge and Resort is preparing for its much-anticipated opening by hosting hiring events throughout the month of August. The first hiring event for the resort will take place on Thursday, August 3 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa. Additional hiring events are held at…… MORE
