Category Archives: (WOKI-FM) News Top Stories
Man Charged After Stabbing Woman Sleeping at Warming Center
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) - A man has been charged after he allegedly stabbed a woman while she was sleeping at a warming center in Maryville. According to Maryville Police Chief Tony ...
Robin Cadle Mar 19, 2026
KPD says Two People Fatally Injured in Early-Morning Crash on I-40
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) - Two people were killed in a crash that occurred early Thursday morning on I-40 West. At around 1:20 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026, Knoxville Police Department officers respon...
Robin Cadle Mar 19, 2026
Knox County's Juvenile Center Transition Team Nearing Hand Off to Judge
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - After eight months of planning, Knox County's Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center transition team is finishing up its work. Tuesday, the team met for the last time befo...
Robin Cadle Mar 18, 2026
Pigeon Forge Kicks off 25-year Comprehensive Plan, Seeks Public Input
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) - Pigeon Forge city leaders have launched Comprehensive Plan 2050, a long-range roadmap intended to guide decisions on housing, transportation, infrastruct...
Robin Cadle Mar 18, 2026
KFD Investigating Lithium Battery Fire in an Apartment at Apartment Complex
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / KFD) - This morning at 6:12 a.m., the Knox County Emergency Communications District received a 911 call reporting that a hoverboard was on fire inside an apartment at 604 Waterfr...
Robin Cadle Mar 18, 2026
Police Recover Stolen Guns after Car Break-Ins at Knoxville Apartment Complex
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) - Two people are facing charges after a Monday car break-in spree in West Knoxville, according to court documents obtained by WVLT News. The case involves Mic...
Robin Cadle Mar 18, 2026
CareCuts Expansion on Clinton Highway Allowed to Continue after Knoxville City Council Denies Appeal
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) - A plan to expand a new homeless resource center on Clinton Highway is now allowed to continue. On Tuesday night, Knoxville City Council failed an appeal tha...
Robin Cadle Mar 18, 2026
Grainger County School Leaders ask DA to Remove School Board Member if Found Guilty
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) - The Grainger County School Board and Director of Schools Mark Briscoe have started looking at options to remove school board member Steven Blanken from his ...
Robin Cadle Mar 18, 2026
Welfare Check in Rockwood Leads to Discovery of Two Bodies
Rockwood, TN (WOKI /WVLT) - An investigation is underway after two people are found dead at a home in Rockwood. The Rockwood Police Department says officers responded to a welfare check in the 400 blo...
Robin Cadle Mar 18, 2026
Election Commission News and Notes as Knox County Primary Election Details Finalized
Knoxville - At its meeting today, the Knox County Election Commission approved, among other items, the early voting locations, hours of operation, and the ballot for the May 5, 2026 Knox County Primar...
Robin Cadle Mar 17, 2026








