Category Archives: Local News
The Old Mill Bridge Reopens after Being Closed for Months for Much Needed Repairs
The Old Mill bridge in Pigeon Forge has reopened after being closed for repairs and renovations since January.The bridge, located near stoplight #7, reopened to both vehicle and foot traffic on yester...
Jun 19, 2025
A Rockslide Shuts Down I-40 in Cocke County
A rockslide and flooding has shut down I-40 in Cocke County.Tennessee Department of Transportation's Mark Nagi says the slide happened near mile marker 450 shortly after 5 p.m. yesterday afternoon (We...
Jun 19, 2025
Man Wanted in Knoxville Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Clarksville
Clarksville, TN (WOKI) A man wanted in Knoxville for multiple counts of especially aggravated kidnapping and aggravated assault is captured Wednesday in Clarksville by a U.S. Marshals task force.Offic...
Jun 18, 2025
Knoxville Police Searching for Man Accused of Threatening Woman at Gunpoint
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville police are asking for help in their search for a man they say threatened a woman at gunpoint on Friday.KPD says 30-year-old Javonta Miles of Knoxville is charged with ag...
Jun 18, 2025
Hamblen County Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest in Publisher’s Clearing House Scam that has Cost Residents Over A Million Dollars
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...
Jun 17, 2025
Knoxville Man Reportedly Shoots Gun During Confrontation with Amazon Delivery Driver
A Knoxville man is arrested after he allegedly fired a gun during a confrontation with an Amazon delivery driver.According to court records, an Amazon delivery driver was at a home in the 7800 block o...
Jun 17, 2025
Knoxville Man Gets Life Sentence for 2023 Double Murder
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man gets a life sentence Monday for a 2023 double murder.The sentencing - life in prison without parole - came after Jair Romario Martin pleaded guilty to two counts o...
Jun 16, 2025
Tim Burchett-Sponsored ‘TVA Transparency Act’ Passes Out of U.S. House
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 "Tennesse...
Jun 16, 2025
Knoxville Police Identify Motorcyclist Killed in Crash
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville police identify the motorcycle driver killed Thursday, June 12 following a head-on collision in West Knoxville.KPD says the crash happened on N. Gallaher View Road betwe...
Jun 16, 2025
Medic Regional Blood Center has a Critically Low O Negative Blood Supply, Offering Incentives to All Donors
MEDIC Regional Blood Center Offering E-Gift Card to All DonorsWHO: MEDIC DonorsWHAT: $20 E-Gift Card for Whole Blood$25 E-Gift Card for ALYX Donors$45 E-Gift Card for Platelet DonorsWHEN: June 18 - 20...
Jun 16, 2025
