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Rural Metro responds to ‘Serious’ Crash Involving Concrete Truck in North Knoxville

Rural Metro responds to ‘Serious’ Crash Involving Concrete Truck in North Knoxville

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Crews with Rural Metro Fire responded to a “serious” crash in North Knoxville involving an overturned concrete truck around noontime Thursday. Rural Metro Fire Department officials say the crash happened on E. Emory Road near Stormer Road. They are asking people to avoid the area and to expect “major delays.” This is…MORE

Rockwood Assisted Living Facility Forced to Close after Bedbug, Biohazard Violations, Order Says

Rockwood Assisted Living Facility Forced to Close after Bedbug, Biohazard Violations, Order Says

Rockwood, TN (WOKI / WVLT) An assisted living facility in Roane County is ordered closed after authorities find bedbugs and biohazard violations. Our news partner WVLT reporting that Victorian Square Assisted Living, located on Chamberlain Avenue in Rockwood, was ordered closed by the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission for numerous violations to include the finding of…MORE

An Investigation is Underway following a Fatal Crash in Farragut

An Investigation is Underway following a Fatal Crash in Farragut

An investigation is underway following a fatal crash in Farragut. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a dump truck crashed on Kingston Pike near Amesbury Road on Monday. THP says the dump truck driver crossed four lanes of traffic on Kingston Pike, went off the road and across Amesbury Road where it hit another car. The…MORE

Fire Crews Called to North Knoxville House Fire

Fire Crews Called to North Knoxville House Fire

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following a house fire in north Knoxville Tuesday morning. Knoxville Fire Department crews were called to the fire on Crest Park Road after the home owner called and said she returned home to find black smoke coming from the front door. Two adults and a dog lived in…MORE

A Bridge Collapse in Baltimore after a Container Ship Hits the Francis Scott Key Bridge with Search and Rescue Underway, 2 People Have Been Rescued – DOT Crews were Working on the Bridge
A view of the portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge that collapsed, in Baltimore, on March 26, 2024. HARFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND FIRE & EMS / HANDOUT VIA REUTERS

A Bridge Collapse in Baltimore after a Container Ship Hits the Francis Scott Key Bridge with Search and Rescue Underway, 2 People Have Been Rescued – DOT Crews were Working on the Bridge

11:45 a.m. Update: Top Maryland officials provided an update on the investigation and rescue efforts after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore on Tuesday Democratic Gov. Wes Moore, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and state law enforcement and transportation officials spoke to reporters about the status of search and rescue efforts and the investigation…MORE

Overturned Semi Shuts Down I-75 North in Campbell County

Overturned Semi Shuts Down I-75 North in Campbell County

Campbell County, TN (WOKI) An overturned semi truck has shut down the northbound lanes of I-75 in Campbell County. According to the Campbell County Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security, the crash happened at Mile Marker 157. Traffic is backed up for several miles leading up to the crash on I-75, according to TDOT…MORE

Body of Riley Strain Found in Cumberland River

Body of Riley Strain Found in Cumberland River

Nashville, TN (WOKI) Officials with the Metro Nashville Police Department have confirmed that a body found Friday in the Cumberland River is that of missing University of Missouri student, 22-year-old Riley Strain. Metro Nashville Police Department Chief John Drake addressed media from the Cumberland River in West Nashville where Strain’s body was recovered Friday morning.…MORE

KCSO Arrests Two Carjacking Suspects that Caused Halls Schools on a Soft Lockdown

KCSO Arrests Two Carjacking Suspects that Caused Halls Schools on a Soft Lockdown

Knox County Sheriff’s Office Deputies took two suspects into custody in connection to a carjacking which resulted in a soft lockdown at Halls Schools. 32 year-old Tyler Christian and 31 year-old Elizabeth Terry were arrested last night (Wednesday) after being on the run after crashing the vehicle they reportedly carjacked earlier in the day on…MORE

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On-Site Hoops Coverage From Detroit!

On-Site Hoops Coverage From Detroit!

Sports Animal SportsTalk co-host and Vol Network Voice Vince Ferrara hits the road north this weekend as the Tennessee Volunteers Men’s Basketball team continues their March journey in the NCAA Tournament in Detroit, Michigan. Vince will be bringing on-site coverage from Detroit with interviews, practice reports, and game analysis! This incredible on-site coverage would not…

Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk- April 6th

Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk- April 6th

Thousands of art lovers head downtown each year to experience this live art competition in Market Square. Chalk Walk features over 300 artists and collaborative teams working on-site from 8am-5pm to complete their artwork.

Alzheimer’s Tennessee Walk To Make Alzheimer’s A Memory!

Alzheimer’s Tennessee Walk To Make Alzheimer’s A Memory!

Find An Upcoming Walk Near You! Foothills Walk Alcoa High School Saturday, April 6 Knoxville Walk World’s Fair Park Saturday, April 13 Middle Tennessee Walk At Franklin The Park at Harlinsdale Farm Saturday, April 20 5 County Walk Historic Downtown Clinton Saturday, April 27 Tri-Cities Walk Willow Springs Park, Johnson City Saturday, April 27

Knoxville Opera 2024

Knoxville Opera 2024

Check out all the excitement that The Knoxville Opera has to offer this season, including the Rossini Festival April 20th, and Cendrillon May 3rd, 4th & 5th!