Category Archives: Local News
MCSO: ‘Fen balls’ Seized in Drug Bust after Traffic Stop in Monroe County
(Courtesy: Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones’ Facebook page)Madisonville, TN (WOKI) A local fentanyl distribution network is disrupted after a late night drug bust in Monroe County.Officials wit...
Aug 24, 2023
Two People Charged in Deadly Drag Racing Crash on Magnolia Avenue are Indicted
Photo courtesy of WVLTThe drivers of the Chargers who were reportedly drag racing on Magnolia Avenue crashing into a vehicle killing that driver and injuring two children are indicted.21 year-old Trin...
Aug 24, 2023
Medic Regional Blood Center has an Urgent Need for O- Blood Donations
MEDIC has an urgent need for O Negative blood donors.They are offering a $10 e-gift card to O Negative donors today and tomorrow.Please go to medic blood dot org to schedule your appointment. Walk-ins...
Aug 24, 2023
Several Area High Schools Delay Kick-Off for Football Games due to Temperature Concerns
Multiple East Tennessee schools are pushing back the start time for tomorrow night’s football games.The reason for this change is that temperatures are expected to be near 100 degrees, schools d...
Aug 24, 2023
Knoxville Apartment Complex Terminates Leases Due to August Tornado Damage
Storm damage in West Knox County (Courtesy: WVLT)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Residents at Knoxville's Lovell Crossing Apartments, still dealing with the fallout from an August 7 damaging tornado, face anothe...
Aug 23, 2023
Allegiant Air: Travelers Advised to Arrive 3 Hours Early to McGhee Tyson Due to Processing Issues
Allegiant expects processing times to take longer than normal (Courtesy: Allegiant Air)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Allegiant is out with a warning Wednesday, August 23 for customers traveling from McGhee Tys...
Aug 23, 2023
Road Rage Incident Prompts School Lockdowns in Crossville, Nobody Hurt
Crossville, TN (WOKI) Two suspects are arrested Tuesday morning in connection to a road rage shooting in Crossville.Crossville Police Department officials say the incident happened in the area of East...
Aug 22, 2023
McGhee Tyson Airport Looking to Expand and Wants Your Feedback
Source: Google EarthMcGhee Tyson Airport is getting ready to expand and they are looking for input on what should be added or changed.So far this year, McGhee Tyson Airport has served more than 1.5 mi...
Aug 22, 2023
Knoxville Police Arrest and Charge a Man in Connection to a Fatal Pedestrian Involved Crash in West Knoxville
Photo courtesy of WVLTKnoxville Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian-involved crash on Kingston Pike which has resulted in charges against the driver involved.It happened yesterday afternoon ne...
Aug 22, 2023
Fugitive Arrested after Manhunt in Madisonville, Primary School Put on Lockdown
Dillon Honeycutt (Courtesy: Madisonville Police Department)Madisonville, TN (WOKI) A two-hour manhunt Monday morning in Madisonville results in the apprehension of a known fugitive.Madisonville Police...
Aug 21, 2023
Which Vols football true freshman are you most excited to see besides QB Faizon Brandon?
KNOXVILLE, TN – April 02, 2026 – Quarterback Faizon Brandon #11 of the Tennessee Volunteers during spring scrimmage at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics
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