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TN Promise Applications Now Open for Class of 2026
(Story courtesy of WVLT News)Nashville, TN (WVLT) The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) announced the opening of the TN Promise Application for the high school graduating class of 2026.TN P...
Aug 01, 2025
Three People Arrested Following Road Rage Shooting Incident in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
An investigation is on-going in a road rage incident involving a gun in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park which leads to the arrest of three people.Authorities say the incident involved a firear...
Aug 01, 2025
Election Commission News and Notes as City of Knoxville Primary Election Early Voting Approaches
Knoxville – As of Wednesday, July 30, 2025, there are 82,848 active registered voters in the city of Knoxville that are eligible to vote in the 2025 City of Knoxville Primary Election. ...
Jul 31, 2025
Several Knox County Schools Offering Free Breakfast and Lunch
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Sixty-three Knox County schools will offer free breakfast and lunch for students this school year.The free meals are part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), a program a...
Jul 23, 2025
KCHD reports first La Crosse infections of the year
Knox County, TN (KCHD / WOKI) - The Knox County Health Department is reporting two cases of La Crosse virus in children this month, marking the first reported illnesses of the year. Both children requ...
Jul 23, 2025
Knoxville City Council Approves Nearly $20M for Pleasant Ridge Road Project
KNOXVILLE, TN. (Story courtesy of WVLT) – The Knoxville City Council met Tuesday night to discuss and approve two major agreements totaling nearly $20 million for Phase II of a project on Pleasa...
Jul 23, 2025
Creation of Knox County Unified Development Ordinance is Underway
KNOXVILLE, TN (WOKI) -Knox County and Knoxville-Knox County Planning have embarked upon the third and final stage of Advance Knox - the creation of a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The purpose o...
Jul 22, 2025
Appalachian Bear Rescue, Tennessee Wildlife Agency Ink New Agreement
Nashville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and the Appalachian Bear Rescue (ABR) have reached a new partnership agreement for black bear rehabilitation in Tennessee.In a relea...
Jul 21, 2025
Knoxville Police Identify the Victim in a Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Northshore Drive
UPDATE: Knoxville, TN (KPD / WOKI) – UPDATE: The victim of the fatal crash that happened early Saturday morning on Northshore Drive has been identified as Jessica Rainwater, 28 of Knoxville, Ten...
Jul 21, 2025
Historic Downtown Knoxville Office Building is Now for Sale
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Over 100,000-square-feet in size and 13 stories tall, a historic downtown Knoxville office building has hit the market.The newly-available building is at 607 Market Street. Co-Lis...
Jul 18, 2025
