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Legislation Cracking Down on AI-Generated Child Porn Signed into TN Law
Nashville, TN (WOKI) Tennessee lawmakers are touting a new law recently signed by Governor Bill Lee that will combat the rise of AI-generated child pornography in the state.The law makes it a criminal...
Jun 04, 2025
Parkway in Downtown Gatlinburg Reopens after no Suspicious Package is Found
Another incident in downtown Gatlinburg shuts down part of the Parkway.The Gatlinburg Police Department was one of several departments to respond to a reported suspicious package last night (Tuesday) ...
Jun 04, 2025
‘Medical Emergency’ Contributed to Gatlinburg Crash that Injured Seven People, THP Says
Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: We’re learning more now about a crash Sunday afternoon in downtown Gatlinburg that injured several people.Officials with the Tennessee Highway Patrol confirming tha...
Jun 02, 2025
Knoxville City Council Passes Over $477 Million Budget Prioritizing Public Safety and Affordable Housing
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (story courtesy of WVLT) – The Knoxville City Council met Tuesday night and passed a $477.3 million budget proposed by Mayor Indya Kincannon.The 2025-26 budget prioritizes publi...
May 28, 2025
Police Searching for Former West High School Football Coach Wanted for Sexual Battery
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Police announcing Friday afternoon they are searching for a former West High School football coach who's been accused of sex crimes.Officials say Richard Scott Shaver, who goes by...
May 23, 2025
Crews in Loudon County Recover the Body of a Drowning Victim
Update: A drowning victim is found in Lenior City.Multiple agencies including the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency were called to Fisherman's Boat Ramp off Highway 444 last night and preliminary rep...
May 23, 2025
Body Found Along Nolichucky River Identified as Man Missing from Flooding Caused by Helene
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WVLT) – A body found along the Nolichucky River on Thursday has been identified as a man who went missing from flooding caused by Helene.The body was found Thursday afternoo...
May 04, 2025
Federal Government Cancels Almost $1M in Food Shipments to Second Harvest Food Bank
Maryville, TN (WOKI) The federal government has canceled almost $1 million in food shipments to East Tennessee’s Second Harvest Food Bank.Officials with Second Harvest say 21 tractor-trailer loa...
Mar 31, 2025
Flooding shuts down several roads as thousands across East Tennessee remain without power
Several other agencies across East Tennessee are reporting issues, including disruptions in 911 services and intersections without working traffic lights.KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Left in the af...
Feb 16, 2025
Well-Known Classic Rock Group First Concert Announced to Perform at 2025 Tennessee Valley Fair
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) – Styx is scheduled to perform at the Tennessee Valley Fair on September 12th.Tickets go on sale on Friday at 10 a.m. at https://www.tnvalleyfair.org/p/thingstodo/concerts.T...
Jan 29, 2025
