Roane County, TN (WOKI) The man charged in connection with the death of a woman who was found along I-40 in Roane County last year is indicted Tuesday by a Roane County Grand Jury. Stevie Bernard Williams of Rockwall, Texas was indicted on a single charge of leaving the scene of an accident knowing death…… MORE
Morristown, TN (WOKI/Hamblen Co. Sheriff’s Office): {for release 6/16/25} The Hamblen County Sheriff’s Office and the Johnson City Office of the FBI recently conducted a joint sting which halted an international criminal enterprise targeting elderly Hamblen County residents. According to Sheriff Chad Mullins, local residents have been bilked out of more than a million dollars…… MORE
Washington, D.C. (WOKI / WVLT) Aimed at creating stronger transparency within the Tennessee Valley Authority, a bill introduced by congressman Tim Burchett has passed in the House. Dubbed the “Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act of 2025,″ Burchett is seeking greater accountability from the gatekeeper of much of the southeast’s power infrastructure. The bill would require…… MORE
Knoxville, TN – On the evening of Saturday, June 14, at approximately 8:54 PM, emergency crews responded to reports of a possible drowning at Augusta Quarry, located in the Fort Dickerson Park area. The Knoxville Fire Department, in coordination with the Knoxville Volunteer Rescue Squad and the Blount County Rescue Squad, is currently conducting an…… MORE
Knoxville, Tennessee (KCSO/WOKI) The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit (TANGO) is investigating a vehicle crash on Maynardville Highway near Loyston Road and the Union County Line. Upon arrival June 13, 2025, deputies found that three vehicles had collided, resulting in multiple victims. Emergency responders from R/M and AMR Ambulance quickly assessed all individuals involved. Three…… MORE
Story courtesy of WVLT: KNOXVILLE, TN (WVLT) – Private schools have prepared for Gov. Bill Lee’s new school voucher program with nearly 40,000 families looking to cash in on the scholarships. This coming school year, only 20,000 students will be granted scholarships from the program. State numbers show 244 private schools have opted-in to allow…… MORE
Ahead of a first vote by the Knoxville City Council on Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed sales tax increase, Kincannon released a breakdown of what that added money will support. The proposal is for a half-percent increase to the Local Option Sales Tax. This tax allows local municipalities, like cities, to charge their own sales tax…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Two former West High School football coaches are moving through the court system after being accused of sex crimes. Chad Brooks was scheduled for arraignment Wednesday, June 4 but that was rescheduled to June 16. He is charged with multiple counts of aggravated statutory rape and statutory rape by an authority figure.…… MORE
The Tennessee Department of Education has released a checklist for families interested in getting state money to send their children to private school. The checklist centers on the controversial Education Freedom Scholarship Program, also known as the school voucher bill which uses state dollars to families interested in private school. That bill passed at the…… MORE
GATLINBURG, Tenn.—Due to dry conditions, low relative humidity, a continued high fire danger, and forecasted high winds, the National Park Service (NPS) is instituting an immediate ban on all campfires and charcoal use in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This fire ban will remain in effect until further notice on both the Tennessee and North…… MORE
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Don’t miss Tennessee’s Largest Pop Culture Event, Fanboy Expo on July 11th-13th, 2025 at the Knoxville Convention Center. Come see why over 30,000 fans have attended our Summer events featuring Celebrity Guests, Comic Industry Pros, Cosplay, Vendors, Live Entertainment and much more!
The 12th Annual Big Kahuna Wing Festival (now Big Kahuna Labor Day Festival) returns to World’s Fair Park on Sunday, August 31st from 3pm to 9pm!
Update: Congratulations to Childhelp Tennessee (Knoxville Services)! They have won a fresh coat of paint up $10,000 from Sherman Williams and McLain’s Painting! Thanks to all those who nominated their favorite Non-profits as yet again it was an extremely tough decision with many great candidates! Painting of the Childhelp Knoxville location will take place on July 19th by McLain’s Painting.
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