Category Archives: Local News
Authorities Identify Victim in Fatal Alcoa Highway Accident while Investigation Continues
Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal accident on Alcoa Highway and have now identified the victim.KPD says 38 year-old Kimberly Mendes was killed in yesterday morning’s crash near Cherokee...
Jul 13, 2023
Popular Norris Lake Access Point to Close for Several Weeks
Source: Google EarthKnoxville, TN (WOKI) Beginning July 17, boating enthusiasts frequenting Brogan's Access Area on Norris Lake will have to find alternate means of accessing the lake.The Tennessee Wi...
Jul 12, 2023
Tennessee Announces Annual Sales Tax Holiday for Back-to-School Bargains
Nashville, TN (WOKI) Tennessee’s traditional sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies and computers is right around the corner!From July 28th through July 30th, clothing, school supplies a...
Jul 12, 2023
UPDATE: Investigation Continues into Fatal Early Morning Accident on Alcoa Highway
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: Knoxville Police Department officials have released more details about a deadly crash early Wednesday morning on Alcoa Highway near Cherokee Trail.KPD officials say office...
Jul 12, 2023
An Investigation is Underway after a Knoxville Family Falls Victim to Swatting
An investigating is underway after a Knoxville family falls victim to a swatting call.Knoxville Police showed up at their home Monday and forced them out, it was all caught on their ring door bell.In ...
Jul 12, 2023
Knox County Election Commission Approves Ballot, Early Voting Locations and Other Details for 2023 City of Knoxville Primary Election
The Knox County Election Commission met on Thursday, July 6th and approved the ballot, early voting locations and times, and other details for the 2023 City of Knoxville Primary Election.ELECTION...
Jul 12, 2023
McGhee Tyson Airport to Receive $2 Million from FAA for Green Energy Initiatives
Source: Google EarthKnoxville, TN (WOKI) McGhee Tyson Airport makes the cut to receive a chunk of nearly $268 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration for green energy initiatives.Th...
Jul 11, 2023
Tennessee Soccer Coach Arrest on Multiple Charges Including Rape of a Child after Videos of Attacks Found on Phone
Photo courtesy of WVLTA Tennessee soccer coach is accused of drugging and raping children and recording videos of the attacks.63 year-old Camilo Campos who worked in Franklin, outside Nashville, repor...
Jul 10, 2023
Tennessee Soccer Coach Arrest on Multiple Charges Including Rape of a Child after Videos of Attacks Found on Phone
Photo courtesy of WVLTA Tennessee soccer coach is accused of drugging and raping children and recording videos of the attacks.63 year-old Camilo Campos who worked in Franklin, outside Nashville, repor...
Jul 10, 2023
Hamblen County Man in Custody After Calling 911 Telling Police He Shot His Wife
A man is charged with first-degree murder after he called 911 to tell police he shot his wife.The Hamblen County Sheriff's Office responding to that shooting call on Marie Street in Talbott Saturday a...
Jul 10, 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