Category Archives: Local News
Parkwide Fire Ban in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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 campfire...
Mar 23, 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
KCS To Report On Progress, Celebrate Reward Schools
Knox County Schools will give a report on progress made toward the district's annual goals and to celebrate the eighteen Reward Schools recognized by the Tennessee Department of Education.It will be a...
Mar 02, 2025
I-40 to Reopen to Traffic with Restrictions between Tennessee and North Carolina for the First Time Since Hurricane Helene
KNOXVILLE - In another milestone of the progress made since Hurricane Helene devastated parts of Tennessee and North Carolina, motorists can travel between the two states on I-40 for the first ti...
Feb 28, 2025
Flooding shuts down several roads as thousands across East Tennessee remain without power
Several other agencies across East Tennessee are reporting issues, including disruptions in 911 services and intersections without working traffic lights.KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Left in the af...
Feb 16, 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
Well-Known Classic Rock Group First Concert Announced to Perform at 2025 Tennessee Valley Fair
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) – Styx is scheduled to perform at the Tennessee Valley Fair on September 12th.Tickets go on sale on Friday at 10 a.m. at https://www.tnvalleyfair.org/p/thingstodo/concerts.T...
Jan 29, 2025
TDOT Plans to Start Major Road Project at I-75 and Emory Road this Year
A major road project is set to get underway in North Knox County in August.The Tennessee Department of Transportation says the project in Powell to help alleviate traffic on Emory Road at I-75.They ar...
Jan 28, 2025
An Investigation is Underway after a Fire Damages an East Knox County Home
An investigation is underway following a house fire in East Knox County.Rural Metro Fire were called to the 9300 block of Mascot Road yesterday (Sunday) morning and found a large 2 story home with fir...
Jan 26, 2025
