Category Archives: Local News
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
Tennessee Governor Signs Bill Banning Glock Switches
Nashville, TN (WOKI) Governor Bill Lee officially made Tennessee the 27th state to ban Glock switches.The Governor signed a bill Wednesday that ensures harsh penalties for anyone caught with a handgun...
May 22, 2025
I-40 in Roane County Reopens after Crash Following High Speed Chase with THP
Authorities are investigating after a high-speed at chase on I 40.Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers say they tried to pull a driver over yesterday afternoon (Tuesday) but that driver sped away.THP say...
May 21, 2025
TWRA – APPALACHIAN BEAR RESCUE PARTNERSHIP ONGOING
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and the Appalachian Bear Rescue (ABR) are actively working together to determine the best path forward for black bear rehabilitation in...
May 21, 2025 TWRA LOGO
Flo Rida to Perform at Tennessee Valley Fair
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An iconic American rapper and singer-songwriter is coming to the Tennessee Valley Fair.Fair representatives announcing Tuesday that Flo Rida will be performing at this year’...
May 20, 2025
Knox County to Offer Free Dental Care for Kids and Teens This Summer
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Children and young adults in Knox County can receive free dental care this summer through the Knox County Health Department.Health department officials say several services will b...
May 14, 2025
Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Days to begin Next Month
GATLINBURG, TN (WOKI) Great Smoky Mountains National Park will offer the first Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Day of the year on June 18. Vehicle-free days provide opportunities for pedestrians and cyclists ...
May 08, 2025
Concerts on the Square Returning to Downtown Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The City of Knoxville has announced free live music will soon return to downtown Knoxville.Concerts on the Square will be held on Tuesdays in May, June and September, a...
May 06, 2025
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
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
