Category Archives: Local News
The Dogwood Trails are Set to Open April 1st as Part of the Dogwood Arts Festival
Since 1955, Dogwood Arts has hosted Knoxville's favorite springtime celebration. What started as a neighborhood beautification project, has blossomed into a year-round celebration of our region's art,...
Mar 25, 2024
Body of Riley Strain Found in Cumberland River
Nashville, TN (WOKI) Officials with the Metro Nashville Police Department have confirmed that a body found Friday in the Cumberland River is that of missing University of Missouri student, 22-year-old...
Mar 22, 2024
Ijams Nature Center Issues Swim Advisory Due to Toxic Algae in Mead’s Quarry Lake
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Ijams Nature Center officials issue a warning Friday about Mead’s Quarry Lake.Officials say you should not swim in the Quarry right now and neither should your pets.The lake...
Mar 22, 2024
Alcoa Police Department Responds to Deadly Crash, Road Expected to be Closed for Hours
Alcoa, TN (WOKI) The Alcoa Police Department responded to a deadly crash Friday morning.According to the department, the crash happened at the intersection of East Lincoln Road and Southbound Hall Roa...
Mar 22, 2024
Search for Missing Autistic Teen Expanding to West Tennessee
Sumner County, TN (WOKI / WVLT) It’s been nearly a month since an autistic teen disappeared from his Sumner County home, and now the search area is expanding to include West Tennessee.The father...
Mar 22, 2024
Pilot in Deadly 2021 Sevier County Helicopter Crash Indicted
Sevier County, TN (WOKI) The pilot involved in a 2021 Sevier County helicopter crash that killed one person has been indicted for reckless homicide.Police say in December of 2021, Matthew Jones was fl...
Mar 21, 2024
Middlesboro PD Releases ‘Significant Development’ in Death of Elena Hembree
Middlesboro, KY (WOKI) The Middlesboro Kentucky Police Department says there is a "significant development" in the death of 17-month-old Elena Hembree.The MPD says an extensive investigation and a DNA...
Mar 21, 2024
Tennessee’s Attorney General Joins Coalition of States Making Illegal Immigration into Texas a State Crime
On Wednesday, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined a coalition of 22 states in filing an amicus brief at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in support of Texas's state law ...
Mar 21, 2024
Fires are Under Control and an Investigation is Underway in Sevier County
An investigation is underway in Sevier County after an evacuation following a structure fire which led to a nearby neighbor being evacuated.Crews responding to fires near Bluff Heights Road, that home...
Mar 20, 2024
More Human Remains are Found in Monroe County and are Believed to be Luke Butler
Since Luke Michael Butler went missing in October 2019, investigators and family members have been searching for answers surrounding his disappearance.In 2022, Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones said t...
Mar 20, 2024
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