Category Archives: Local News
A Search is Underway in Florida for Missing Knox County Teen
The Knox County Sheriff's Office says a search is underway for a missing Tennessee teen in Florida.16-year-old Abigail Velez, the daughter of a East Tennessee police officer, went missing on Thursday ...
Jun 10, 2024
A Former Campbell County School Teacher Charged with DUI and Other Charges Following a Crash Involving Students
A former Campbell County High School teacher has been charged with DUI following a crash involving students.The Campbell County Sheriff’s office says Sarah Ivey was driving with six other people...
Jun 10, 2024
TN Higher Education Officials Announce FAFSA Deadline Extended to Aug. 1
Nashville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) and the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) Friday announced one final extension of the Free Application for Federal S...
May 31, 2024
East Tennessee Lawmakers React to Verdict in Former President Donald Trump’s Criminal Hush Money Trial
Donald Trump became the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes Thursday as a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 ...
May 30, 2024
Mead’s Quarry Lake to be Closed Longer than Expected
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A popular swimming hole in South Knoxville will remain closed for the time being following a dangerous rock wall collapse over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.Officials with Ijam...
May 30, 2024
TBI Endangered Child Alert is Still Active for Missing Middle Tennessee Autistic Teen
It’s been just over three months since 15-year-old Sebastian Rogers went missing from his mother's Hendersonville home in middle Tennessee.A TBI Endangered Child Alert remains active for the tee...
May 29, 2024
North Central Street Cleanup Means People in Knoxville Will Need to Move Their Cars
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville city engineers will be organizing a cleanup on North Central Street starting this week, meaning people will need to move their cars or risk being towed.Crews will be fre...
May 28, 2024
100 Deadliest Days of Summer for Teen Drivers Nears
The "100 Deadliest Days of Summer" begins following Memorial Day. This period goes until Labor Day and marks a time when teenage drivers are more at risk on the road."It can get really dangerous. You'...
May 24, 2024
Owner of Yassin’s Falafel House in Knoxville is Due in Court Following His Protest Arrest on UT’s Campus
Knoxville business owner Yassin Terou is set to make a court appearance today.He is charged with criminal trespassing after being arrested last week with ten others while protesting on UT’s camp...
May 23, 2024
Sunset Cinema: Movies in the Park Series Announced
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.- Knox County is hosting its second annual Sunset Cinema: Movies in the Park Series. The Sunset Cinema is a perfect way to spend a night in the great outdoors, with popular movies show...
May 23, 2024
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