Category Archives: Local News
“A cool place to be,” Buc-ee’s Sevierville Location to Open Soon
Sevierville, TN (WVLT/WOKI) Boasting 74-thousand square feet, over 100 gas pumps, and one friendly beaver with all the trappings, Buc-ee’s Sevierville location is tentatively set to open on June...
May 30, 2023
The Safe Haven Baby Box at a Knoxville Fire Station is Used for the First Time over Memorial Day Weekend
Photo courtesy of WVLTThe Safe Haven Baby Box installed at the Knoxville Fire Department Station number 17 on Western Avenue has been used for the first time.KFD officials say a healthy baby boy was s...
May 30, 2023
TBI says a Jonesborough Woman is Indicted and Charged After Reportedly Stealing $80,000 from Her Church Employer
Photo courtesy of WVLTThe Tennessee Bureau of Investigation say a Jonesborough woman has been indicted after she reportedly stole thousands from the church where she worked.In Aug. 2022, TBI agents st...
May 30, 2023
Knoxville Police are Investigating a Shooting at Victor Ashe Park (UPDATE)
UPDATE: NewsTalk 98.7 (WOKI) is learning more now about a shooting that occurred Monday afternoon (5/29) at Victor Ashe Park on Bradshaw Road.Knoxville Police Department officials say the shooting was...
May 30, 2023
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers is Asking for Help to Find a Missing Knoxville Teen
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers asking for help to find a missing Knoxville teen.15 year-old Tashawn Lambert was last seen by his Dad on May 23rd who believes his son could be staying with a frie...
May 30, 2023
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers is Asking for Help to Find a Missing Knoxville Teen
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers asking for help to find a missing Knoxville teen.15 year-old Tashawn Lambert was last seen by his Dad on May 23rd who believes his son could be staying with a frie...
May 30, 2023
TBI Charges State Prison Inmate with Murder
A months-long investigation ends in a murder charge for a state prison inmate in Northeast Tennessee.Forty-eight year old Gregory Barner has been charged with first degree murder in the death of fello...
May 26, 2023
Area East Tennessee Pools Opening for Season this Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend has many of us looking to the water.Community swimming pools and splash pads opening across East Tennessee.The Oak Ridge pool will be open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. today (Friday) th...
May 26, 2023
An Investigation is Underway in Pigeon Forge Following a Shooting at a Motel that Leaves a Teen Dead
An investigation is underway in Pigeon Forge after a teen dies following a shooting at a motel.Pigeon Forge Police say it happened last (Wednesday) night at the Americana Inn. The victim is a 15-year-...
May 25, 2023
Knox County Sheriff’s Office Has Arrested and Charged Two People in a Suspected Road Rage Shooting that Leaves One Dead
The Knox County Sheriff's Office identifying the suspects involved in a suspected road rage .Marcus Watts and Christopher Sentell have been arrested and charged in Tuesday night’s incident on We...
May 25, 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