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City of Knoxville Holding a Public Meeting and Open House for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project
A major project that’s been in the works for years in Knoxville is about to get started along Sevier Avenue.The city wants to hear from you about it, it’s the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes pr...
Cumulus Media Jan 06, 2025

Tennessee State Parks to Host Free Guided Hikes on New Year’s Day
Nashville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) If you are looking for something to do on New Year's Day, there's no better place to go than the great outdoors!Tennessee State Parks is inviting those who wish to jumpstar...
Cumulus Media Dec 31, 2024

THP Ramping Up Efforts to Ensure Safe Roads During Holiday Season
(Story courtesy of WVLT News)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Highway Patrol said it is ramping up efforts to ensure safety on the state's roadways during the holiday season.As a part of the Holiday...
Cumulus Media Dec 24, 2024

City of Sweetwater Officials Made ‘Questionable Credit Card Purchases’ Totaling More than $130,000, Investigation Reveals
Sweetwater, TN (WOKI / WVLT) An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office revealed that officials with the City of Sweetwater made questionable credit card purchases totaling more than $130,...
Cumulus Media Dec 23, 2024

Knoxville Police Take over Investigation after Body Found in Anderson County Landfill
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Investigators are now learning how a body ended up in a landfill in Anderson county.Knoxville Police say 47-year-old Mark Denton was in a dumpster on Broadway for unknown reasons ...
Cumulus Media Dec 20, 2024

Norfolk Southern Updates Newport Railroad Recovery after Helene
Newport, TN (WOKI) Norfolk Southern now has a target date in mind for reopening one of their lines in Newport. The rail company’s AS Line was damaged after heavy flooding from Helene wreaked hav...
Cumulus Media Dec 19, 2024

Deadline to Register for FEMA Assistance in East Tennessee Quickly Approaching
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The deadline to register for FEMA assistance following Helene's destruction across East Tennessee is quickly approaching.Flood survivors in Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins...
Cumulus Media Dec 17, 2024

Jefferson County Woman Found Safe, Sheriff’s Office Says
Jefferson City, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 12/16: The woman at the center of a missing person alert out of Jefferson County has been found safe.Officials with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office announcing Mo...
Cumulus Media Dec 16, 2024

Madisonville Police Charge Man After Hundreds and Fentanyl Pills and Cash are Found During Investigation
Madisonville Police say a man is charged after an investigation which led to hundreds of fentanyl pills being seized.Stephen Wattenbarger is charged for sell and delivery of over 50 grams of fentanyl ...
Cumulus Media Dec 15, 2024

Meals on Wheels Taking Gift Bag Donations for the Holidays
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Meals on Wheels is asking for help this holiday season brightening up seniors’ mornings with gift bags.The organization has a program that allows people in East Tennessee to...
Cumulus Media Dec 12, 2024








