Nashville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) The Knoxville lawmaker looking to unseat U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn has introduced a bill to raise our state’s minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $20. The bill, HB 2602/SB 2646, was introduced by Representative Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville and Senator Sara Kyle, D-Memphis on January 31. It aims to increase the…… MORE
MEDIC Regional Blood Center to Celebrate Leap Day. MEDIC is encouraging everyone to use their extra day of the year to save lives and will reward donors with a one-time special edition tumbler for their donation on February 29th. Tumblers are first-come, first-served and while supplies last. To schedule your appointment please go to https://medicblood.org/…… MORE
The Blount County Sheriff’s Office with a scam warning if you buy a shirt or other things in memory of fallen Deputy Greg McCowan and or Deputy Shelby Eggers. They say the families of both deputies have approved three T-shirts where all the money will be donated to them. One is at Pokey Sports in…… MORE
A wildfire in Campbell County has grown. Crews say the fire has grown and strong winds may have been a factor. At last check that fire burned 115 acres is 50% contained according to the Tennessee Division of Forestry. Crews say 30 to 50 homes could be in danger. Strong winds and steep slopes are…… MORE
Morristown, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: In the latest update from the Morristown Police Department, Brayan Lopez was reportedly found safe Friday afternoon. ORIGINAL STORY: Investigators with the Morristown Police Department are asking for help to find a missing teen. Officials are searching for 16-year-old Brayan Lopez who was reported missing by his parents Friday morning. He…… MORE
Scott County, TN (WOKI) A former Scott County Sheriff’s Office Deputy pleads guilty Thursday to an assault charge but will not see the inside of a jail cell. Officials with the Oneida Police Department say 27-year-old Rachel Thomas was taken into custody and charged with assault in July of last year after she punched her…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville historian and civil rights activist Robert ‘Bob’ Booker has died. Booker, considered a powerful voice not just in Knoxville but across the state, was an author, historian, civil rights activist and even a state legislator. He grew up in East Knoxville, graduating from Austin High School before joining the military. Booker…… MORE
Nashville, TN (WOKI) Cell phones could soon be banned in Tennessee classrooms. A new bill, HB 2758/SB 2809, making its way through the General Assembly would prohibit students from displaying, using or accessing an electronic device, like a cell phone, during instructional time unless that device is authorized or provided by the school for instructional purposes.…… MORE
Nashville, TN (WOKI) A new bill could see Tennessee implementing digital identification cards and driver’s licenses. The bill, HB 2792/SB 2661, aims to establish and implement a secure digital license system for Tennesseans. Digital driver licenses and photo identification licenses would be issued upon request. The measure was introduced by Rep. Mary Littleton, R-Dickson, and…… MORE
A locally owned movie theater in Knox County is closing its doors immediately. Halls Cinema 7 made the announcement on social media saying they weren’t making enough money. The theater says as a member of the Halls community it is very personal and it hurts very much to say goodbye to something like this.… MORE
