Category Archives: Local News
KPD: Driver Charged with Homicide after Deadly Knoxville Crash
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A person has been charged in Monday’s deadly crash that happened on I-40 East near Papermill Drive.Knoxville Police Department officials say 36 year-old Shannon Glasper lost...
Aug 09, 2023
District 3 Knox County Commissioner Calling for Help for Displaced Residents, Others Following EF2 Tornado
Storm damage in West Knox County (Courtesy: WVLT)Knox County, TN (WOKI) District 3 Knox County Commissioner Gina Oster is asking for the public’s help as neighborhoods in West Knox County , incl...
Aug 09, 2023
Proclamation by Governor Bill Lee Says the General Assembly will Consider and Act Upon Legislation Regarding Mental Health Resources, School Safety Plans and Policies During Special Session
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee more details for a highly-anticipated special session on public safety.The special session will begin on August 21 at 4 p.m., according to a proclamation by the Governor.Hi...
Aug 09, 2023
Early Voting in 2023 City of Knoxville Primary Election is Underway
Early voting in the 2023 City of Knoxville Primary Election starts today.Several offices are on the ballot including Mayor, three City Council At-Large seats, Municipal Judge and a City Council Seat.E...
Aug 09, 2023
Emily Ann Roberts to Host Knoxville Album Release Show
Emily Ann Roberts, runner-up season 9 of The Voice. (Courtesy: WVLT/Emily Ann Roberts)Knoxville, TN (WOKI/WVLT) Country star and Knoxville native Emily Ann Roberts is headed home to host an album rele...
Aug 08, 2023
NWS Confirms Rare EF2 Tornado, First in 70 Years, Touches Down Monday in Knox County
Storm damage in West Knox County (Courtesy: WVLT)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A rare EF2 tornado is to blame for severe damage Monday in West Knox County.The National Weather Service confirming an EF2 tornado...
Aug 08, 2023
West Knoxville Apartment Complex Residents Displaced After Storms Damage Buildings
Photo courtesy of WVLT Lovel Crossing Apartments on Lovell Road in Knoxville suffered significant damage after the severe storms on Monday, causing over a dozen people to be displaced.The Lovell Cross...
Aug 08, 2023
Knoxville Police have Identified Teen Killed on I-275 Near Heiskell Avenue
Knoxville Police investigating a fatal crash on I-275 near Heiskell Avenue have identified the teen killed.KPD says 19 year-old Kanye Harris died at the hospital following Saturday’s crash.Preli...
Aug 07, 2023
Woman Charged in Early Morning Fatal Accident on I-40 East in Knox County
Knoxville Police have charged a woman with vehicular homicide following an early morning accident on I-40 East near Papermill Road.KPD says 36-year-old Shannon Glasper is facing several charges as a r...
Aug 07, 2023
West Nile Virus Found in Mosquitos in West Knoxville, Spraying Planned
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Spraying for mosquitos will occur after West Nile Virus is detected in West Knoxville.Knox County Health Department officials say roads in the West Hills neighborhood will be trea...
Aug 04, 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