Category Archives: Local News
Enjoy Free Activities at the Knoxville Museum of Art this Weekend
Free family activities this weekend at Knoxville Museum of ArtThe Knoxville Museum of Art welcomes the community for several fun, educational and free events for all ages during December.Sunday, Dec. ...
Dec 05, 2023
Armed and Dangerous Fatal Shooting Suspect is Now in Knoxville Police Custody
Knoxville Police say the man wanted in connection to a deadly shooting at Arbor Place Apartments has turned himself in.Detectives obtained warrants charging 28 year-old Jesse Bailey Jr. with first-deg...
Dec 05, 2023
Public Invited to attend Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon’s Inauguration
(Courtesy: City of Knoxville)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon invites you to attend her upcoming inauguration and the official swearing-in of those recently chosen in last month...
Dec 04, 2023
McMinnville Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
(Courtesy: TBI)An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) squad, the Warren County Sheriff's Office, and the McMinnville Poli...
Dec 01, 2023
Look Before You Click, National Park Service Investigates Online Scamming Attempt
The National Park Service (NPS) is investigating an online scam selling fraudulent parking tags to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Someone posing as the National Park Service is directing in...
Dec 01, 2023
TVA Plans Overnight Outage for the Jellico Area on Saturday
(Courtesy: TVA)Jellico, TN (WOKI) Utilities customers in the Jellico area will be without power for a time overnight Saturday, December 2.Officials with Jellico Utilities say the Tennessee Valley Auth...
Nov 30, 2023
Knoxville Pet Sitter Pleads Guilty to Animal Cruelty Charges
(Credit: Frankly Media)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A former Knoxville pet sitter has pleaded guilty to two charges of aggravated cruelty to animals.That plea coming nearly nine months after 38 pets were remo...
Nov 30, 2023
Flu Cases are on the Rise in Tennessee
Tennessee is seeing an uptick in flu cases.It is that time of year and the CDC ranks our flu activities moderate right now.The State Health department says flu cases are highest in East Tennessee and ...
Nov 30, 2023
A woman whose remains were found in 1987 in Roane County has been identified as a result of a partnership between the Roane County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Unid...
Nov 30, 2023
The 50th Annual WIVK Christmas Parade Will Be Tomorrow in Downtown Knoxville with a New Parade Route
Photo courtesy of WVLTKnoxville's annual WIVK Christmas parade is returning for its 50th year tomorrow (Friday).Over 120 parade displays will proceed along Gay Street including marching bands, church ...
Nov 30, 2023
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