Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An engine with the Rural Metro Fire Department flipped while responding to a house fire Wednesday in the Gibbs community. Rural Metro fire officials are reminding motorists to yield for ALL emergency vehicles after a car on the opposite side of the road drove too close to the center line, forcing Engine…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) After serving a record number of meals in a single day and housing hundreds Tuesday, Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM) is asking for your help to replenish their larder. KARM representatives say they served more than 1,500 meals and housed 400 people Tuesday evening. They add that their outreach team also gave…… MORE
New Market, TN (WOKI) One person is dead and an arson investigation is underway following a fire early Wednesday morning in Jefferson County. Officials with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office say thefire broke out in New Market around 2:00 a.m. at a home in the 1800 block of Lafayette Road. The fire has left one…… MORE
Fairfield Glade, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: Two people are dead and another is injured following a domestic incident in Cumberland County. Officials with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s office say the incident happened Wednesday morning around 7:50 a.m. at a home in Fairfield Glade on Wimberly Road. CCSO says officers with the Fairfield Glade Police Department responded…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The “show must go on;” that’s the word from officials with the Tennessee Theatre in response to inquiries regarding this week’s scheduled performances of WICKED. Theatre officials say all performances set for this week will happen as scheduled and that, as per Tennessee Theatre and Ticketmaster policy, no refunds will be issued…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Calling the measure “precautionary,” The Tennessee Valley Authority is asking KUB customers to reduce power use amid cold temperatures across East Tennessee. In a release Tuesday, TVA officials say KUB has been alerted that its power supply is experiencing an increased demand caused by extremely cold temperatures. Additionally, officials report that KUB…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: Fort Loudon Marina is now the second marina to see a dock collapse after East Tennessee saw heavy snowfall early this week. Officials with the Lenoir City Fire Department say several agencies responded to the collapse to conduct evacuations and that no one was injured. Lenoir City’s mayor is urging people…… MORE
Mobile Meals says due to extreme winter weather conditions, they will not be delivering meals today (Tuesday). Officials say that congregate dining will also be suspended and seniors who receive Mobile Meals should eat their emergency snow meal in place of their delivery today. Staff with Mobile Meals will be available and assisting clients with…… MORE
Nashville, TN (WOKI) Officials with DoorDash announce they are suspending operations across parts of Tennessee, including Nashville, Memphis and Knoxville, due to snow showers and icy roadways. DoorDash says it has activated its Severe Weather Protocol out of precaution as severe winter storms deliver potentially hazardous “blizzard conditions,” including heavy snow and strong winds. DoorDash…… MORE
Morristown, TN (WOKI) Officials with OTICS USA, a machining manufacturer with locations in Kodak and Morristown, announce changes Monday to their 3rd shift and 1st shift operations. Due to the inclement weather, OTICS’ 3rd shift operators tonight, Monday, January 15 do not report. First shift operations, tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16 are on a two-hour delay…… MORE
