Category Archives: Local News
Man Convicted in 2020 Roane County Murder
Oakdale, TN (WOKI) A man is sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole Friday, March 8, 2024 for his role in a 2020 Roane County murder.The District Attorney’s office reports 39-...
Mar 11, 2024
Two Plead Guilty in death of Jefferson County 2-Month-Old
Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) Two people have pled guilty in the 2023 death of a Jefferson County 2-month-old.According to court records, Chelsea Marsh and Nicholas Lay both pled guilty to aggravated ch...
Mar 11, 2024
TDOT says Work along Alcoa Highway Will Cause a Few Delays this Week
Rolling roadblocks are back on Alcoa Highway.TDOT says they will take place through Saturday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. between Woodson Drive and Cherokee Trail and will take place in short intervals ...
Mar 11, 2024
Dollywood is Open for it’s 39th Season with Lots of New Shows, Upgrades and More Days to Enjoy the Park
Dollywood Theme Park is now open.Dolly Parton and Dollywood Parks & Resorts President Eugene Naughton welcomed guests and media to great fanfare during the opening ceremonies for the 39th season a...
Mar 11, 2024
An Arrest is Made and the Investigation is On-Going Following Camper Fires in Halls
Updated Story: There are some new details about a fire in Halls that damages several campers and leads to the arrest of a man who is charged with with criminal trespass, reckless burning and reckless ...
Mar 11, 2024
No Evidence Related to Missing Teen Found at Kentucky Landfill, Authorities Say
Hendersonville, TN (WOKI) Thursday’s search of a Kentucky landfill for evidence related to the disappearance of a Sumner County autistic teen has come up empty.While the search for 15-year-old S...
Mar 08, 2024
Woman Logs Extra Hours at Knoxville Company, Steals Over $100K, Police Say
Friendsville, TN (WOKI) A Friendsville woman is facing charges for logging false hours at the Knoxville company for which she worked, racking up more than $100,000 in pay she did not earn.According to...
Mar 08, 2024
UPDATE: Fountain City Found Guilty of Reckless Homicide in the Death of her 5-Year-Old Daughter
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) UPDATE: After two hours of jury deliberations Friday, Robin Howington was found guilty of reckless homicide in the death of her five year old daughter. FULL STORY:Day four ...
Mar 08, 2024
Endangered Child Alert Still Active for 7-year-old out of Rutherford Co.
Nashville, TN (WOKI) An Endangered Child Alert remains active out of Rutherford County for a missing 7-year-old girl.Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation say Iris Crum may be with her ...
Mar 08, 2024
Jellico Hospital Closes Again, Hospital Posts on Door
Jellico, TN (WOKI) Jellico Regional Hospital is closing its doors once again.A notice posted Thursday on the hospital door says the facility will be closed effective March 9 at 7:00 a.m. and directs p...
Mar 08, 2024
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