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East Tennessee Ties to Newly Released Movie Oppenheimer
Photo courtesy of WVLTThe much-anticipated "Oppenheimer" movie is in theatres.It's a war drama about the development of the atomic bomb in World War II which has ties to East Tennessee.August 6th and ...
Jul 20, 2023
Former Firefighter Arrested in Connection to Theft of Equipment from New Market Fire and Rescue Station
Photo courtesy of WVLTA former firefighter is arrested for stealing over $60,000 of equipment from a fire engine and tanker at the New Market Fire and Rescue Station #2 in Strawberry Plains.Three peop...
Jul 20, 2023
Knox County Schools Has over 500 Vacant Jobs ahead of This School Year
Students are headed back to class in Knox County in less than three weeks but there are still a large amount of jobs left to fill.Knox County Schools has 541 job listings posted on their website.Alex ...
Jul 20, 2023
Support Tennessee Highway Patrol in the Nation’s Best Looking Police Cruiser in America
People across the country have a chance to vote for the nation's best-looking police cruiser in the 2023 America's Best Looking Cruiser Contest and the Tennessee Highway Patrol would like your vote.TH...
Jul 19, 2023
Knox County School Students See Improvement on TCAP Scores this Year Despite Some Below Expectation Scores
The new year proved positive for Knox County students. From the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 tests, districtwide scores increased in all four categories, English Language Arts, math, science and social s...
Jul 19, 2023
Tennessee Serves’ Providing Backpacks to Children in Need Throughout July
Photo Credit: PexelsNashville, TN (WOKI) Tennessee’s First Lady announces her initiative, Tennessee Serves, will work to support back-to-school efforts for a third year in a row.Throughout July,...
Jul 18, 2023
Knoxville Police Asking for Help to Identify the Man Found Dead at the Third Creek Greenway
Knoxville Police are continuing their investigation into the body that was found in the creek in Third Creek Greenway Park on Saturday and need your help to identify him.Despite exhaustive measures, t...
Jul 18, 2023
‘Sexually Violent Predator’ Wanted by Knoxville Police, U.S. Marshals
Jerry Steven Helton is wanted for federal violation of supervised release and unregistered sex offender. (Courtesy: ETVCS)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The U.S. Marshals and the Knoxville Police Department are...
Jul 18, 2023
Knoxville Man Arrested, Facing Charges After Burglarizing Church
Dakota Snook (Courtesy: JIMS)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man is taken into custody Wednesday, July 12 after burglarizing a church.Knoxville Police Department officials say 23-year-old Dakota Snoo...
Jul 18, 2023
Knoxville Police Searching for Guardians After Toddler Found Wandering Alone
The toddler was found walking alone in the 5200 block of Asheville Highway with an unleashed golden doodle. (Courtesy: Knoxville Police Department)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A two year old child is found wa...
Jul 18, 2023
Who will have the deeper NCAA Tournament run this season, Vols or Lady Vols basketball?
Rick Barnes and Kim Caldwell / Credit: UT Athletics
Voting Ends: Apr 30, 2026 | 12:00 PM