Category Archives: Local News

KPD Announces Events and Initiatives for Faith & Blue Weekend 2024
The Knoxville Police Department will partner with numerous local faith-based organizations for Faith & Blue Weekend 2024, which is set to be celebrated nationally October 11-14.In recognition of F...
Cumulus Media Oct 04, 2024

Eight East TN Counties Declared Federal Disaster Areas
Business and personal recovery assistance are available in the wake of Helene on uninsured or otherwise uncompensated disaster losses.Businesses of all sizes and private nonprofits in the counties lis...
Cumulus Media Oct 04, 2024

Airport Projects Busy Fall Break – Passengers Need to Be At Airport Hours Before Flight
From Friday, October 4, 2024 - Thursday, October 17, 2024, McGhee Tyson Airport is expecting higher than normal passenger numbers that will create longer lines at the airline and rental car counters a...
Cumulus Media Oct 04, 2024

Salvation Army Providing Meals, Spiritual Care in East TN Thursday
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Emergency Disaster Services teams with Salvation Army of Kentucky & East Tennessee are providing meals and spiritual care Thursday to residents impacted by Hurricane Helen...
Cumulus Media Oct 03, 2024

Monroe County Man Indicted for Sexual Battery at EMS Center, TBI Says
Madisonville, TN (WOKI) A man in Monroe County is in prison accused of sexual assault.The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says they started investigating complaints about a possible assault back in ...
Cumulus Media Oct 03, 2024
Knoxville Police Department Says Overnight Shooting was ‘Targeted’
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPATE: The Knoxville Police Department is asking for information following what they say was a “targeted” shooting overnight resulting in a fatality.KPD says officers ...
Cumulus Media Oct 02, 2024
Knoxville Police Identify Man Hit by Train
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police Department officials have identified the man hit and killed by a train Monday afternoon in North Knoxville.The incident happened near E. Inskip Drive and Morton P...
Cumulus Media Oct 02, 2024

No Injuries after House Catches Fire in North Knox County, Rural Metro Fire Says
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following a house fire Tuesday afternoon in North Knox County.Rural Metro Fire officials say crews were dispatched to the fire in the 7200 block of Pa...
Cumulus Media Oct 02, 2024

TWRA: East Tennessee Man, Dog Found Dead Days after Launching Boat into Nolichucky River
Greeneville, TNJ (WOKI) The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating after a man who launched a boat into the Nolichucky River on Friday has been found dead.TWRA says the body of 32-year-o...
Cumulus Media Oct 02, 2024

GSMNP to Reopen US 441, Other Roads Wednesday
Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) Officials with the National Park Service delivering some welcome news Tuesday afternoon as Hurricane Helene recovery continues in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.NPS says...
Cumulus Media Oct 01, 2024








