Category Archives: News Top Stories
The Knox County Growth Policy Coordinating Committee approves a plan that outlines how Knox County will grow over the next 20 years
Photo courtesy of WVLT The Knox County Growth Policy Coordinating Committee approves a plan that outlines how Knox County will grow over the next 20 years.The original proposal detailed over 16,000 ac...
Jan 11, 2024
Knox County has again achieved one of the highest honors in the arena of governmental accounting and finance reporting, winning what is considered the "triple crown" for finance departments.The Govern...
Jan 11, 2024
Knoxville Museum of Art Announces Appointment of New Executive Director
The Knoxville Museum of Art (KMA) announcing the appointment of Steven Matijcio as the museum's new executive director following a national search. Matijcio is leaving his post as director and chief c...
Jan 11, 2024
Domestic Dispute Ends in Standoff, Sevier County Sheriff’s Office Says
Around 10:20 a.m., deputies responded to a home on County Line Road, where they found a woman and two juveniles had been assaulted, SCSO officials said. (Courtesy: WVLT)Sevier County, TN (WOKI) A man ...
Jan 10, 2024
An Investigation is Underway Following a Structure Fire in Roane County
Photo courtesy of WVLT An investigation is underway in Roane County following an early morning structure fire.Crews called to the fire on Eblen Cave Road and according to the Roane County Sheriff's Of...
Jan 10, 2024
TBI: Silver Alert Canceled, Missing 20 Year-Old out of Nashville Found Safe
Christopher Frankenberry, 20Nashville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 1/10/24: The subject of a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Silver Alert out of Nashville has been found safe.TBI officials reporting 20 year-ol...
Jan 10, 2024
Teen Charged after Bomb Threat to Jefferson Co. Schools
Authorities said the bomb threat involved five schools. (Frankly Media)Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) A 13-year-old has been charged after a bomb threat was sent to principals of schools in Jefferson Cou...
Jan 09, 2024
Sevier Co. Opens Emergency Operations Center, Several Roads Shut Down
Officials said the center opened as a result of flooding throughout the county and is currently operating at a "Level 2." (Courtesy: WVLT)Sevier County, TN (WOKI) Officials in Sevier County have opene...
Jan 09, 2024
The Second Session of the 113th Tennessee General Assembly is Scheduled to Convene Today and Several Bills are Expected to be Discussed
A Tennessee lawmaker is proposing legislation that would make convicted child rapists eligible for the death penalty.House Bill 1663, introduced by House Majority Leader William Lamberth, proposes cha...
Jan 09, 2024
Former WOKI Air Personality Dave Foulk has Died
Former WOKI news and traffic reporter and host Dave Foulk has died just days after announcing he was ending his dialysis and entering hospice care.Dave took to Facebook to announce his decision on Jan...
Jan 09, 2024
