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The Alternative was to do Nothing’ | Blount County DA Calls for Change after Former Gym Teacher‘s Sentencing
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The Blount County District Attorney behind the sentencing of a former gym teacher accused of inappropriately touching students released a statement explaining the laws ...
May 04, 2025
After Serving More Than Four Decades, Pigeon Forge’s City Manager Announces Retirement
Pigeon Forge, TN (WOKI) The City of Pigeon Forge says its city manager of 44 years will soon be retiring.Earlene Teaster became Tennessee's first female city manager when she was named to the position...
Mar 26, 2025
Jonas Brothers to Play Food City Center in Their Jonas20: Living the Dream Tour
The highly anticipated JONASCON, Jonas Brothers revealed tour details for their massive "JONAS20: LIVING THE DREAM" tour - a powerful, full-circle celebration of their 20-year journey from performing ...
Mar 23, 2025
UT Student is Charged with Felony Vandalism After Multiple Vehicles On and Off Campus Have Tires Slashed
University of Tennessee Police say a student is charged after vandalizing dozens of cars.UTPD says 29-year-old Skye Scialabba vandalized more than 40 vehicles on campus and several others off-campus a...
Mar 19, 2025
Lainey Wilson Confirms Extensive Whirlwind World Tour
January 31, 2025-Grammy, CMA and ACM Award-winning artist Lainey Wilson confirms her Whirlwind World Tour to kick off in March. Produced by Live Nation and sponsored by C...
Jan 31, 2025
Free Parking in Downtown Knoxville to Stay, City Says
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Free parking on nights and weekends in downtown Knoxville is here to stay.The announcement coming from City of Knoxville officials Monday night though additional details about the...
Nov 05, 2024
Crews Looking for More than 100 Unaccounted for in Unicoi, Washington County
Unicoi County, TN (WOKI) More than a hundred people are still missing in two of the hardest-hit areas in East Tennessee after the remnants of Hurricane Helene brought massive flooding, damaging infras...
Sep 30, 2024
TBI Investigation Leads to Indictment of Former Union County Clerk’s Office Employee
UNION COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Maynardville woman.In August, at the request of 8th Judicial Dist...
Sep 09, 2024 TBI Logo
TENNESSEE STATE PARKS SALUTE VETERANS WITH DAYS OF COMPLIMENTARY CAMPING, GOLFING
Tennessee State Parks will pay tribute to Veterans of the U.S. military with Salute to Service days when all Veterans will be eligible for free camping and golf on the birthdays of each branch of mili...
Aug 02, 2024
Longtime WUTK General Manager to Retire
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Benny Smith, the longtime general manager of the University of Tennessee's student radio station, is retiring.In a statement issued Tuesday, Smith said he intends to retire at the...
Jul 16, 2024
