Category Archives: Local News
Knoxville Seeks Public Input on $22 Million Chapman Highway Safety Improvement Project
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) - The City of Knoxville is asking residents to help shape the future of safety improvements along Chapman Highway as planners move forward with a major transportation pr...
Nov 6, 2026 Chapman Hwy improvement project public input (WVLT)
Appalachian Bear Rescue Releases First Cubs Since Reopening
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) - Appalachian Bear Rescue has reached a major milestone, releasing its first group of rehabilitated bear cubs back into the wild after the organization reopened foll...
Nov 6, 2026 ABR releases rehab bear (WVLT)
Suspect Still At Large After Multi-County Chase Ends in Union County Crash
UNION COUNTY, Tenn. (WOKI / WLVT) - Authorities are searching for a suspect accused of stealing a vehicle in Knox County and leading law enforcement on a multi-county chase before crashing and fleeing...
Nov 6, 2026 THP cruiser (Courtesy: Tennessee Highway Patrol)
Vonore Woman Sentenced in TennCare Fraud Case
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A Monroe County woman has been sentenced after being convicted of TennCare fraud and theft of services, according to Tennessee's Office of Inspector General. Officials said 34-year-...
Nov 5, 2026 TennCare (WVLT)
TDOT Seeks Public Feedback on Future of I-40/I-75 Congestion Relief Project in West Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation is asking East Tennesseans to help shape the future of one of the region's most congested stretches of interstate. TDOT has ...
Nov 5, 2026 TDOT logo
TVA Board Faces Potential Quorum Crisis as Two Members Near Departure
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors is scheduled to hold its quarterly business meeting Nov. 10, but it may be the last meeting for some time in which the board has en...
Nov 5, 2026 TVA (photo courtesy of WVLT)
Oak Ridge Housing Authority Celebrates Renovated Homes, Expansion of Affordable Housing
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) - The Oak Ridge Housing Authority and the Tennessee Housing Development Agency marked a major milestone Thursday with the completion of the rehabilitation of 70 public h...
Nov 5, 2026 Oak Ridge celebrates rehabilitation of 70 public housing units (WVLT)
KPD Activating 71 Speed Cameras in Knoxville School Zones
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department is rolling out dozens of speed enforcement cameras in school zones across the city in an effort to improve safety for students, parents...
Nov 5, 2026 KPD School Zone Speed Camera (WVLT)
Record Ocoee River Flooding Devastates Copperhill, Forces Dozens of Rescues
COPPERHILL, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) - Residents in Copperhill are beginning the difficult process of recovery after record flooding along the Ocoee River inundated homes, businesses and downtown streets, ...
Nov 5, 2026 Ocoee River crests at record 18.05 feet in Polk County after overnight flash flooding (DJ Underwood / WVLT)
Blackburn Promises Tax Relief and Lower Costs, But Faces Limits on Governor's Authority
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) - Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn says making Tennessee more affordable will be one of her administration's top priorities, with plans that include property tax relief, ...
Nov 5, 2026 TN Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn (Facebook)
