Category Archives: Local News
Dollywood Announces New Attractions, Events for 2027 Season
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WOKI) - Dollywood has revealed an ambitious lineup of new experiences, expanded seasonal events and returning guest favorites as it prepares for its 42nd operating season in 2027....
Oct 14, 2026 Dollywood Palace Theatre (Dollywood)
Knox County Woman Arrested Following Child Sexual Abuse Investigation
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) - The Knox County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Knoxville woman following a multi-count indictment stemming from an investigation into allegations of child sexual abus...
Oct 14, 2026 Desiwray Jewell Davis (KCSO)
Father of Missing Tennessee Child Summer Wells Arrested on Domestic Assault Charge
HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) - Don Wells, the father of missing Tennessee girl Summer Wells, was arrested Monday night on a domestic assault charge following a reported disturbance at the famil...
Oct 14, 2026 Don Wells and Summer Wells, Don Wells arrest domestic violence chg (WVLT)
Fire Damages North Knoxville Baptist Church
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI) - Firefighters responded to a structure fire at North Knoxville Baptist Church early Wednesday morning, limiting damage and preventing the fire from spreading throughout the bu...
Oct 14, 2026 217 W Oldham Ave. fire (KFD)
Search Continues for Missing Knoxville Man Dylan Buckley
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI) - Authorities and family members are asking for the public's help locating Dylan Buckley, 28, who has been missing for nearly a week. According to information released by those...
Oct 14, 2026 Dylan Buckley (East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers)
Knoxville Police Searching for Missing Woman Last Seen on North Central Street
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI) - Knoxville Police Department officers are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing Knoxville woman. According to police, Nicolette Bowman, 33, was reported mis...
Oct 14, 2026 Nicolette Bowman (KPD)
Knoxville Police Search for Two Women After Armed Robbery at Clinton Highway Business
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The Knoxville Police Department is searching for two women accused of carrying out an armed robbery at a Knoxville business Tuesday evening. According to police, officers responded ...
Oct 14, 2026 Knoxville Police Cruiser
Knoxville City Council Overturns Approval of South Knoxville Kerbela Shriners Redevelopment
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) - A proposed redevelopment of the former Kerbela Shriners property in South Knoxville has been halted after the Knoxville City Council voted Tuesday night to overturn th...
Oct 14, 2026 Kerbela Shriners (WVLT)
Traffic Stop on I-75 Leads to Chase, Foot Pursuit and Meth Seizure in Knox County
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) - A routine traffic stop on Interstate 75 turned into a vehicle pursuit, foot chase and drug seizure after a driver allegedly fled from Knox County deputies. According t...
Oct 14, 2026 KCSO traffic stop chase end with suspected meth find (WVLT)
DOE Announces $581 Million Investment to Strengthen TVA Power Grid Across Eight States
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) - The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a major investment aimed at improving electric grid reliability, reducing congestion and supporting future growth across th...
Oct 14, 2026 TVA - Tennessee Valley Authority
