Category Archives: Local News

COVID Cases are on the Rise in Knox County

COVID Cases are on the Rise in Knox County

There has been a steady line of COVID cases in Knox County with the Knox County Health Department reporting more than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 affecting the Knoxville area. These new cases have been spiking since the return of college students and the health department expects the numbers to follow the same trajectory as…MORE

TDOT: Road Construction Expected to Cause Temporary Traffic Delays on Alcoa Highway

TDOT: Road Construction Expected to Cause Temporary Traffic Delays on Alcoa Highway

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) If you travel Alcoa Highway (US 129/State Route 115), plan for delays starting after Labor Day. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) warns that construction is scheduled to take place on Alcoa Highway beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5 with road closures expected until 3:00 p.m., every day, through Friday,…MORE

TBI: Roane County Man Charged with Arson Following Multiple Fires at Same Home

TBI: Roane County Man Charged with Arson Following Multiple Fires at Same Home

Rockwood, TN (WOKI) A Roane County man is arrested and charged with arson after authorities determine he set multiple fires, intentionally, at the same residence. Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation say 49 year-old Donald White Daniels was arrested on August 29 on charges of arson and reckless endangerment in connection to three fires…MORE

Medic and Free Eddie Check is Coming Up, Find out Where to get Yours

Medic and Free Eddie Check is Coming Up, Find out Where to get Yours

MEDIC is teaming up with Eddie Check again this year to offer free PSA testing to men over 40. The donation event will be on September 7th and 8th. All donors will receive a special edition t-shirt and coupons for Texas Roadhouse, Salsarita’s, Papa John’s, Smoothie King, Petro’s, and Dunkin. Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins…MORE

Knoxville’s Downtown Trolleys will be Going Away

Knoxville’s Downtown Trolleys will be Going Away

The downtown Knoxville trolleys are going away. The Knoxville Area Transit says the tough decision was made as part of their ‘KAT reimagined’ plan for a better future of transit in Knoxville. The three trolleys that circle downtown will be replaced with one Downtown Connector Bus. KAT officials say this allows 12,000 more passengers to…MORE

KCSO: Body Found Floating Near Dock on Fort Loudoun Lake

KCSO: Body Found Floating Near Dock on Fort Loudoun Lake

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Two bodies in two days . . . the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, August 30 finds a body floating near a private dock in Fort Loudon Lake. KCSO officials say deputies responded to the 7800 block of Kara Lane around 9:50 a.m. to find the body of a deceased male. His…MORE

Knoxville Police say Missing Woman is Found Safe

Knoxville Police say Missing Woman is Found Safe

Update: Knoxville Police say 61-year-old Mary Crippen has been found safe after being reported missing on August 21st after last being seen at an abandoned property in the 2400 block of East Magnolia Avenue in June. Original Story: Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department is asking for help finding a missing woman. KPD officials…MORE