Category Archives: Local News
Knoxville Police are Investigating a Fatal Shooting in a Car in West Knoxville
Updated story: Knoxville Police are continuing to investigate and have new information in the deadly shooting and crash in West Knoxville.It happened late last (Sunday) night at the intersection of Wa...
Jun 12, 2023
Some Tennessee State Parks are Offering Father’s Day Meals to Celebrate Dad
Three Tennessee State Parks restaurants will have Father's Day meals, one of many options at the parks to treat Dad (or your favorite father figure) with a special occasion Sunday, June 18.Information...
Jun 12, 2023
BCSO Searching for Man Who Cut Off Ankle Monitor
Courtesy BCSODeputies with the Blount County Sheriff's Office are searching for a man who cut off his ankle monitor Friday, June 9.BCSO says 49-year-old Robert Wayne Jennings was on probation for mult...
Jun 09, 2023
The 2016 Wildfires Memorial and Tribute Plaza Opens in Sevier County
The City of Gatlinburg and Sevier County dedicates a memorial to honor those who lost their lives in the deadly wildfires in Gatlinburg in 2016.The 2016 Wildfires Memorial and Tribute Plaza dedicated ...
Jun 09, 2023
Alcoa Man is Charged Following ATF Investigation he Sold More than 100 Guns Illegally
A warrant is filed against an Alcoa man after an investigation from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives found that he had illegally sold more than 100 guns.ATF says Richard Marsh h...
Jun 09, 2023
Authorities are Asking for Help to Find a Man Who Has Not Been Seen Since Being Released from the Hospital in April
Authorities are asking for your help to find a missing Lenoir City man who hasn’t been seen since being discharged from the Fort Loudon Medical Center in April following an accident.The National...
Jun 09, 2023
Tennessee Department of Education Releases 3rd Grade TCAP Re-take Data
the Tennessee Department of Education released district-level data on the TCAP retake opportunity, one of the pathways to promotion for third grade students who may benefit from extra learning support...
Jun 09, 2023
Some East Tennessee Communities are Getting a New 729 Area Code
Photo courtesy of WVLTThe Tennessee Public Utility Commission has added the area code 729 in East Tennessee to merge with the 423 area code.Officials say the 423 area code will run out of numbers by t...
Jun 07, 2023
Knoxville Police Investigate Fatal Crash on Magnolia Avenue UPDATE
Photo courtesy of WVLTKnoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: Knoxville Police have identified the victim of Tuesday’s deadly car crash in East Knoxville.Police say 56-year-old Kevin Owens’ vehicle c...
Jun 07, 2023
KCSO Investigates Fatal Crash in Powell UPDATE
Powell, TN (WOKI)UPDATE: The Knox County Sheriff's Office says 22-year-old Timothy Hooks is facing charges after driving drunk and leaving the scene of a fatal single-car wreck on Collier Road.Hooks a...
Jun 07, 2023
Who will have the deeper NCAA Tournament run this season, Vols or Lady Vols basketball?
Rick Barnes and Kim Caldwell / Credit: UT Athletics
Voting Ends: Apr 30, 2026 | 12:00 PM