Category Archives: Local News
Authorities Working a Fatal Accident Involving a Pedestrian Which Shuts Down One Lane of I-75 in Campbell County
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian this (Friday) morning in Campbell County.The pedestrian was hit on I-75 north near mile marker 153, just south of Jel...
Jul 21, 2023
Drug Bust Results in Arrest of Three People by Knox County Sheriff’s Deputies on Multiple Charges
Photo courtesy of WVLTThree people are in custody after a drug bust by the Knox County Sheriff's Office in West Knoxville.Deputies went to a home on Roundtree Road and found over 100 pounds of drugs, ...
Jul 21, 2023
Knox County Mayor Changes Policy to Allow Guns in Libraries
Glenn Jacobs changes policy to allow guns in Knox County libraries (WVLT / WBXX / WOKI)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) ICYMI: Permit-holders may now carry guns in Knox County libraries.That change in policy goin...
Jul 20, 2023
Over 14 Dogs Found in ‘Abhorrent’ Conditions in Sevierville Mobile Home, Two Arrested
Norman Miller, 57, and Angela Miller, 61 (SPD)Sevierville, TN (WOKI) A Sevierville couple is facing animal cruelty charges after police find more than 14 dogs Wednesday living in what officials say we...
Jul 20, 2023
UT Medical Center Offering Free Prostate Cancer Screenings
The University of Tennessee Medical Center was mentioned in the US News Best Hospital report. / Source: (UT Medical Center) (Courtesy: WVLT)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The University of Tennessee Medical Cen...
Jul 20, 2023
East Tennessee Ties to Newly Released Movie Oppenheimer
Photo courtesy of WVLTThe much-anticipated "Oppenheimer" movie is in theatres.It's a war drama about the development of the atomic bomb in World War II which has ties to East Tennessee.August 6th and ...
Jul 20, 2023
Former Firefighter Arrested in Connection to Theft of Equipment from New Market Fire and Rescue Station
Photo courtesy of WVLTA former firefighter is arrested for stealing over $60,000 of equipment from a fire engine and tanker at the New Market Fire and Rescue Station #2 in Strawberry Plains.Three peop...
Jul 20, 2023
Knox County Schools Has over 500 Vacant Jobs ahead of This School Year
Students are headed back to class in Knox County in less than three weeks but there are still a large amount of jobs left to fill.Knox County Schools has 541 job listings posted on their website.Alex ...
Jul 20, 2023
Knox County School Students See Improvement on TCAP Scores this Year Despite Some Below Expectation Scores
The new year proved positive for Knox County students. From the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 tests, districtwide scores increased in all four categories, English Language Arts, math, science and social s...
Jul 19, 2023
Tennessee Serves’ Providing Backpacks to Children in Need Throughout July
Photo Credit: PexelsNashville, TN (WOKI) Tennessee’s First Lady announces her initiative, Tennessee Serves, will work to support back-to-school efforts for a third year in a row.Throughout July,...
Jul 18, 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