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Jillian’s Law Headed to Governor’s Desk
Nashville, TN (WOKI) Both the Tennessee House and Senate passed "Jillian's Law," so the bill now heads to the governor's desk.Jillian Ludwig was a freshman at Belmont University in Nashville who was s...
Apr 16, 2024
University of Tennessee Extends Enrollment Deadline Amid FAFSA Delays
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) The University of Tennessee is extending its enrollment confirmation deadline amid delays in processing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).The Department ...
Apr 16, 2024
KCS To Host Student Hiring Expo
On Thursday, April 18, Knox County Schools will host the "865 Ready! Hiring Expo", which aims to connect local businesses with 11th- and 12th-grade job seekers.The event will take place at the Jacob B...
Apr 16, 2024
Tennessee Highway Patrol is Investigating a Fatal Crash in Hancock County
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in Hancock County.THP says 58-year-old Ronnie Kinsler’s pick-up truck had broken down in the southbound lane of Panther Creek Road Su...
Apr 16, 2024
Anderson County Schools Investigating Possible Student Record Manipulation
Anderson County Schools is investigating possible issues related to student grades and coursework at Clinton High School.ACS believes that at least one student's records were manipulated to satisfy gr...
Apr 16, 2024
Missing 5-Year-Old at Center of Endangered Child Alert Found Safe, TBI Says
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: A missing 5-year-old at the center of a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Endangered Child Alert early Monday afternoon has been found safe.TBI officials say 5-year-old No...
Apr 15, 2024
TBI Silver Alert has Ended for a Fentress County Man
UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has ended for missing 68-year-old Darrel Sanders out of Fentress County.TBI officials say he was found safe.Original Story: Fentress County, TN (WOKI) The...
Apr 15, 2024
Knox County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Bomb Threat at Gibbs High School
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A teen is arrested, and the Knox County Sheriff's Office is investigating following a bomb threat Monday afternoon at Gibbs High School.KCSO officials report the Bomb Unit and an ...
Apr 15, 2024
Sheriff’s Office Confirms Identity of Pilot Involved in Anderson County Plane Crash
Anderson County, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: The Sheriff's Office has identified the pilot killed in a plane crash Friday in Anderson County.Officials with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office say 45-year...
Apr 15, 2024
Sheriff’s Office Identifies Woman in Deadly Crash as Daughter of Knoxville Council Member
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: The daughter of a Knoxville council member is identified as the victim in a fatal weekend car crash in West Knoxville.Officials with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office...
Apr 15, 2024
