(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Knoxville, TN (WVLT) Knox County Schools is planning to make some big changes to how it operates, and it wants input from families to iron out priorities for the future. It marks the first major initiative from the school district’s 2030 plan: innovative schools. The system announced Friday that it…… MORE
Sevierville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 8/29 10:37 a.m.: We’re learning more about the death of a lifeguard Thursday afternoon at a resort in Sevierville. Officials with the City of Sevierville say police and emergency personnel responded around 12:30 p.m. to The Resort at Governor’s Crossing at 225 Collier Drive for a report of an emergency at…… MORE
WINTER TOUR FEATURES A 25TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE TO BEETHOVEN’S LAST NIGHT, VISITING NEW CITIES, AND RETURN OF THE SIGNING LINEPRESALES BEGIN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11;PUBLIC TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12BEETHOVEN’S LAST NIGHT VINYL RELEASE COMING ON SEPTEMBER 12 Los Angeles, CA (August 28, 2025/WOKI) – Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) today unveiled the exciting details for their…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT) – Councilwoman Gwen McKenzie says she is planning to motion to delay a city council vote on the sale of part of Chilhowee Park to Emerald Youth next week. The City of Knoxville says Councilwoman McKenzie intends to do this during the city council meeting on Sept. 2. She…… MORE
Morgan County, TN (WOKI) There’s now a new resource for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in East Tennessee. Domestic violence can happen to anyone, anywhere and people sometimes don’t know where to go. Avalon Center Director of Client Services Lacie Norris wants to reach more people in rural communities and recently launched the…… MORE
This Labor Day weekend travel sees cheaper costs for flights, hotels, and rental cars compared to last year. This year’s Labor Day travel is predicted to set records for volume. The busiest day for car travel is expected to be tomorrow (Friday, August 29), so consider leaving tonight (Thursday) or before noon on Friday to…… MORE
(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Knoxville, TN (WVLT) The Knox County Commission passed an honorary resolution on Monday recognizing the Knox County Sheriff’s Office’s partnership with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). KCSO participates in the 287(g) program, which offers federal dollars in exchange for helping ICE enforce U.S. immigration laws. Knox County…… MORE
Morristown, TN (WOKI) A Morristown West High School teacher is accused of making unlawful sexual contact with a teenager. According to Hamblen County Court documents, teacher Dennis G. Cupp is accused of using a ruler to make unlawful sexual contact with a 16-year-old female back on May 21. According to a warrant, Cupp admitted to…… MORE
A lawsuit has been filed against Kiddie Korner day care in Clinton by parents who say their child was injured while at the daycare. The parents were told their child had a “minor” incident at Kiddie Korner when she rolled over during nap time and fell face first on the floor. The parents say the…… MORE
One East Tennessee Fisherman has quite the fish story. Knoxville Police say a fisherman hooked onto a World War II-era explosive device while fishing Wednesday at the Sequoyah Hills boat ramp off of Cherokee Boulevard. KPD officers and Explosive Ordinance Disposal personnel responded and say the fisherman hooked onto an object that was roughly 20…… MORE
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