Category Archives: Local News
Roane County Sheriff’s Office uses drone to arrest attempted murder suspect, RCSO says
The Roane County Sheriff's Office attempted the stop near Kingston late Sunday night. (Courtesy: RCSO)Kingston, TN (WOKI) With the help of their drone “Shadow,” the Roane County Sheriff's ...
Dec 18, 2023
Knoxville Police Release Body Cam Footage of Pemmbrooke Shire Lane Shooting
The officer responded to a 911 call for help in early December. She fired a shot while responding to the scene, but no one was hurt. (Courtesy: KPD)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville police release body c...
Dec 18, 2023
Knoxville Flea Market Plans Move from the Knoxville Expo Center to New Location
Photo courtesy of WVLTKnoxville, TN (WVLT) – After two decades at the Knoxville Expo Center, the Stewart Promotions Flea Market will move to the historic Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park next ye...
Dec 18, 2023
TWRA REQUESTS PUBLIC INPUT ON 2024-25 HUNTING SEASONS
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is now soliciting comments on the 2024-25 hunting season dates and regulations. The comment period is open Dec. 15 through Jan. 15, 2024.This is an opportunity ...
Dec 18, 2023
Tennessee Unveils State’s First-Ever 10-Year Fiscally Constrained Transportation Project Plan
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) revealed its first-ever proposed 10-year fiscally-constrained project plan today, with the goal of better communicating with citizens and communities ...
Dec 18, 2023
Researchers Say the City of Knoxville Used Outside Firm to Avoid Open Records Laws in Police Chief Hiring
The Beacon Center of Tennessee, Pork Report 2023 (Courtesy: Facebook)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Raising questions of transparency and use of taxpayer dollars, the City of Knoxville is under fire for using a...
Dec 15, 2023
UT Medical Center Expanding Emergency Room, AMR Says it Will Help Response Times
A look at UTMC’s upcoming revamped emergency center (Courtesy: UT Medical Center)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The University of Tennessee Medical Center announced an expansion project for its emergency ...
Dec 15, 2023
Plane Crashes, Catches Fire on I-26 in Asheville
Remains of fiery plane crash on I-26 in Asheville after engine failure during a flight. (Courtesy: Skyland Fire Dept.)Asheville, NC (WOKI) Part of I-26 West in North Carolina remains closed following ...
Dec 15, 2023
Morristown Police Reminding Drivers About the Move Over Law After Patrol Car is Hit While Responding to an Accident
On December 13, 2023, at 1:30 pm a Morristown Police Department (MPD) officer who was in his vehicle positioned northbound in the roadway on 25E with all emergency lighting activated to shield citizen...
Dec 15, 2023
Gatlinburg Police Investigating Report of Man Jumping from Space Needle
Gatlinburg Space Needle (Courtesy: Web / gatlinburg.com)Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway in Gatlinburg after a man jumps to his death from the Space Needle.Gatlinburg fire and police...
Dec 14, 2023
What's your interest level in Tennessee vs. Illinois in the Music City Bowl?
KNOXVILLE, TN – November 29, 2025 – Quarterback Joey Aguilar #6 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Elliot Walker/Tennessee Athletics
Voting Ends: Dec 30, 2025 | 9:00 PM