Category Archives: Local News
Labor Day Traffic Volume Predicted to Set Records, Best and Worst Travel Times
This Labor Day weekend travel sees cheaper costs for flights, hotels, and rental cars compared to last year.This year’s Labor Day travel is predicted to set records for volume.The busiest day fo...
Aug 28, 2025
Knox County Commission Passes Resolution Urging ‘Continued Collaboration’ with ICE
(Story courtesy of WVLT News)Knoxville, TN (WVLT) The Knox County Commission passed an honorary resolution on Monday recognizing the Knox County Sheriff's Office's partnership with the United States I...
Aug 28, 2025
Court Records: Morristown West High School Teacher Charged with Sexual Battery
Morristown, TN (WOKI) A Morristown West High School teacher is accused of making unlawful sexual contact with a teenager.According to Hamblen County Court documents, teacher Dennis G. Cupp is accused ...
Aug 28, 2025
A Lawsuit is Filed Against Kiddie Korner Day Care in Clinton
A lawsuit has been filed against Kiddie Korner day care in Clinton by parents who say their child was injured while at the daycare.The parents were told their child had a "minor" incident at Kiddie Ko...
Aug 28, 2025
Knoxville Fisherman Catches World War II Explosive Device
One East Tennessee Fisherman has quite the fish story.Knoxville Police say a fisherman hooked onto a World War II-era explosive device while fishing Wednesday at the Sequoyah Hills boat ramp off of Ch...
Aug 28, 2025
Upcoming half-day closures of Kuwohi Road on Sept. 9 and 16 for educational programs
GATLINBURG, TN (WOKI) - Kuwohi Road will be temporarily closed for half-days on Sept. 9 and 16 to facilitate special educational programs for students from Swain County and Qualla Boundary schools. Th...
Aug 28, 2025
Knoxville Police Announce Naming Campaign for New Horses Added to Mounted Patrol Unit
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department welcomes three new horses to its Mounted Patrol Unit, but they need your help choosing their forever names!KPD says the three draft horses, which a...
Aug 26, 2025
Gatlinburg Police Asking for Help in Search for Teen Missing Since August 1
Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) The Gatlinburg Police Department is asking for help finding a 15-year-old who has been missing since the beginning of August.GPD officials say 15-year-old Jefferson Reyes Vasquez...
Aug 26, 2025
DOLLYWOOD’S HARVEST FESTIVAL NOMINATED FOR USA TODAY 10BEST AWARD
PIGEON FORGE, TN – (Monday, Aug. 25, 2025) - Dollywood's Harvest Festival presented by Humana has once again been nominated for the USA Today 10Best Award for Best Theme Park Halloween Event.The...
Aug 26, 2025
Two Inmates Escape from Forestry Camp in Kentucky
BELL COUNTY, KY – (Story courtesy of WVLT / WYMT) – State police say two inmates escaped from the Bell County Forestry Camp Monday night.Police say they were contacted just before 9 p.m. t...
Aug 26, 2025
