Category Archives: (WOKI-FM) News Top Stories
Car Crashes Into Seymour Church's Sanctuary, Causing Major Damage
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) - A car crashed through the sanctuary of Ignite at The CrossRoad Church on Tuesday afternoon, leaving the pastor to assess damage ahead of Sunday services. Pa...
Robin Cadle Mar 25, 2026
Man Convicted of Pointing Handgun at Wife and Friend While Intoxicated
Knox County, TN (WOKI)An intoxicated man who pointed a handgun at his wife and her friend has been convicted of aggravated assault by a jury. The Knox County District Attorney's Office says 52 year-ol...
Robin Cadle Mar 25, 2026
KCSO Identifies Victim of Fatal South Knoxville House Fire
Knox County, TN (WOKI / WVLT) - The Knox County Sheriff's Office identifies the victim who died in a house fire. They say 65 year-old Donna Widener died in the fire at a home in the 400 block of Bays ...
Robin Cadle Mar 25, 2026
Fire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Now 50% Contained
Sevier Co, TN (WOKI) - Firefighters continue to suppress the Rabbit Creek Fire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The fire, which was reported Sunday, remains at almost 48 acres and is 50% contai...
Robin Cadle Mar 25, 2026
Amid Layoff Announcement Blount Memorial Hospital Contracts Out Some Services
Maryville, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT) - Blount Memorial Hospital is laying off 85 people, according to a WARN Notice filed with the state Tuesday. Marketing Communications Manager for Prisma Health a...
Robin Cadle Mar 25, 2026
KPD Chief Paul Noel on Preparing for Big Events, Mounted Patrol, Adjusting to Warmer Weather Crowds
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knoxville Police Department Chief Paul Noel joined WVLT News Tuesday afternoon to discuss preparing for big events, the Mounted Patrol Unit and adjusting to the warmer weathe...
Robin Cadle Mar 25, 2026
East Knoxville Residents Weigh Future of Chilhowee Park
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) - Dozens of East Knoxville residents attended the first Chilhowee Park Advisory meeting on Tuesday to share ideas on how to update Chilhowee Park. Mayor Indya...
Robin Cadle Mar 25, 2026
Blount Memorial Hospital Announces Layoffs
Maryville, TN (WOKI /WVLT) - Blount Memorial Hospital is laying off 85 people, according to a WARN Notice filed with the state, the layoffs will be effective May 1st. Blount Memorial Hospital is the o...
Robin Cadle Mar 25, 2026
Rabbit Creek Fire Grows in Size and is 25% Contained
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WOKI) - Firefighters continue to suppress the Rabbit Creek Fire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The fire is 47.5 acres and is 25% contained. Crews continue to establish and ...
Robin Cadle Mar 24, 2026
Donations Being Collected for TSA Officers at McGhee Tyson Airport
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) - In an effort to help Transportation Security Administration officers who are working without pay during the partial government shutdown, McGhee Tyson Airpor...
Robin Cadle Mar 24, 2026








