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The Dollywood Express Derails with Passengers on Board
Photo courtesy of WVLT The Dollywood Express train derails while carrying passengers in the park.It happened last (Sunday) night and all passengers were evacuated with no injuries were reported.Offici...
Oct 02, 2023
A Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy is Severely Injured and a Suspect Dead Following a West Knoxville Shooting
Photo courtesy of WVLTAn investigation is underway by TBI after a Knox County Sheriff's Deputy suffers severe injuries and a man is dead following a West Knoxville shooting.Investigators with the Tenn...
Oct 02, 2023
Former University of Tennessee President Joe Johnson Dead at 90
Former University of Tennessee president Joe Johnson died at 90, UT officials announced on Friday. (Courtesy: University of Tennessee)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Vol Nation is grieving the passing of former ...
Sep 29, 2023
Sevier County Shooting suspect in Custody Following standoff with Sheriff’s Office, SWAT and Bomb Squad
Sevier County shooting suspect in custody after standoff with sheriff's office, SWAT and bomb squad (Frankly Media)Sevier County, TN (WOKI) A Sevier County man is in custody and a shooting victim is h...
Sep 29, 2023
Lake Fire Contained in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Updated story: Firefighters have successfully contained the 10-acre Lake Fire near backcountry campsite 87 in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Firefighters will continue to monitor the fire t...
Sep 29, 2023
Three West High School Students Arrest after the School is Placed on Medium Lockdown
Photo courtesy of WVLTAn investigation remains underway after three West High School students are charged in connection to a firearm allegedly being brought onto school grounds.The school was temporar...
Sep 29, 2023
Jefferson County’s Mayor is Arrested in Bradley County on DUI Charges
Photo courtesy of WVLTJefferson County Mayor Mark Lee Potts is arrested for DUI in Bradley County.The Tennessee Highway Patrol says Potts was found lying face down in a ditch surrounded by beer contai...
Sep 29, 2023
TWRA: Body of Angler Who Died after Boat Pulled into Fort Loudoun Dam Spillway Identified
(Courtesy: TWRA)Loudoun County, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has identified the man who died after a boat was pulled into a dam spillway Tuesday morning on Fort Loudon Lake.TWRA s...
Sep 28, 2023
An Investigation is Underway Following a Cemetery Fire in Blount County
Crews work to stop crematorium fire at Maryville cemetery (Courtesy: WVLT / Canva)Updated story: An investigation is underway into a fire at a Blount County cemetery.The Blount County Sheriff's Office...
Sep 27, 2023
Dolly Parton Releases Vols-Themed Version of ‘Rockstar’ Album, Includes Live Version of ‘Rocky Top’
Dolly Parton (Courtesy: WVLT)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Dolly Parton is teaming up with the Tennessee Vols again, this time to release a UT-themed version of her rock album “Rockstar.”The album,...
Sep 27, 2023
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