Category Archives: Local News

Group Hired by City of Knoxville Recommends Limiting Parking and Increased Rates and Fines
The City of Knoxville releases its report from a group hired to evaluate downtown parking who recommends, among other things, limiting free parking and increasing pricing.They recommend beginning free...
Cumulus Media May 15, 2024

State of the Art Pitcher’s Mound for New Multi-Use Stadium in Downtown Knoxville
A retractable pitcher’s mound is part of the new multi-use stadium in downtown Knoxville.The stadium will be home to both the Smokies baseball team and One Knoxville SC Soccer.Esto Retractable h...
Cumulus Media May 15, 2024

Eleven People, Including Students, Arrested on UT’s Campus Following Nakba Day Vigil
Eleven people, including three students and the owner of Yassin’s Falafel House, are arrested during a Vigil at the University of Tennessee.UT Police say last (Wednesday) night’s arrests h...
Cumulus Media May 15, 2024

Two Clinton High School Teachers are Fired after Changing over a Thousand Grades
Two Clinton High School teachers are fired after changing nearly 1,500 student grades.On Monday, the Board of Education met for a special meeting in which they discussed and vote on a "Charges of Dism...
Cumulus Media May 15, 2024

Knoxville Remains Identified Almost 2 Years after Being Found
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knox County cold case is now solved.Knox County officials have identified a man after his remains were found two years ago.The Knox County Regional Forensic Center was able to i...
Cumulus Media May 15, 2024

Four-Day-Old Baby Dies after Dog Bite in Greene County, Sheriff Says
Greene County, TN (WOKI) The Greene County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a four-day-old baby died after being bitten by a dog.GCSO officials say the baby was bitten by the dog at a Greene Co...
Cumulus Media May 15, 2024

Tennessee State Parks and TWRA and ACA Teaming Up to Offer Low Cost Kayaking Instruction
For the third year, Tennessee State Parks and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) are joining the Tennessee chapter of the American Canoe Association (ACA) to offer low-cost kayaking instru...
Cumulus Media May 15, 2024

Couple Pleads Guilty in Knox, Roane County Child Abuse Cases
Roane County, TN (WOKI) A Roane County couple will spend the rest of their lives in prison without the possibility of parole.Michael Gray, Sr. and Shirley Gray both waived their right to a trial and p...
Cumulus Media May 15, 2024

Student in Custody after Stolen Gun Found at West High School, Knoxville Police Say
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police arrested a Knox County student at West High School Tuesday, May 14. The student is facing charges for having a stolen handgun on campus.Following the student bein...
Cumulus Media May 15, 2024

Knoxville Fire Department Responds to Fire at Dollar General in West Knoxville
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A West Knoxville strip mall is evacuated and remains closed Wednesday morning following a fire Tuesday, May 14 at a Dollar General.Knoxville Fire Department crews were dispatched ...
Cumulus Media May 15, 2024








