Category Archives: Local News
These new laws take effect in Tennessee on July 1st
An array of bills made their way across Gov. Bill Lee's desk for his signature, including addressing cell phones in schools, sober DUIs, banning Glock switches and more.NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV / WVLT &...
Jun 30, 2025 Tennessee Capital
Knoxville Fire Department Responds to Car Fire on I-640 Which Shut Down Interstate
The Knoxville Fire Department responding to a car fire which caused I-640 to close.It happened Saturday evening, crews were called to I-640 South near Western Avenue. KFD says there are no injuries an...
Jun 29, 2025
KCSO Deputy Injured in the Line of Duty is Improving but Faces a Long Road to Recovery
KNOXVILLE, TN. (story courtesy of WVLT) – Deputy Dalton Swanger with the Knox County Sheriff's Office is awake and off the ventilator, according to an update from KCSO."He can speak and is doing...
Jun 29, 2025
TVA Implodes Stacks at Bull Run Fossil Plant
Anderson Co. TN – TVA statement – Saturday morning Tennessee Valley Authority safely completed the planned implosion of retired stacks at the Bull Run Fossil Plant. This marks a major mile...
Jun 29, 2025
Pigeon Forge City Commission Announces New City Manager
Pigeon Forge, TN (WOKI) The city of Pigeon Forge has a new city manager.City commissioners announcing Friday that Mayor David Wear has been selected for the role, filling the vacancy left by the retir...
Jun 27, 2025
KUB Power Supply Returns to Normal
Request for customers to conserve energy has been liftedKnoxville, TN - KUB is returning to normal operations following a period of increased electricity demand caused by extremely high temperatures. ...
Jun 26, 2025
Man Found Dead Near Abandoned Car in Cocke County, Investigation Underway
Cocke County, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway in Cocke County after a man’s body is found Monday near an abandoned car.Officials with the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office say deputies ...
Jun 25, 2025
Campbell County Healthcare Manufacturing Plant Set to Close, Affecting More than 150 Workers
Campbell County, TN (WOKI) A manufacturing plant in Campbell County will be closing its doors by the end of the year, laying off 153 people.According to a WARN Notice filed with the Tennessee Departme...
Jun 25, 2025
Knoxville Food Pantry Asking for Help as Supplies Dwindle
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) A Knoxville food pantry is asking for extra help as it says it's critically low on several staple items.The KAPA Kitchen Food Pantry is run by the Knoxville Academy of Medi...
Jun 25, 2025
Knoxville Man Sentenced to Death in Christian-Newsom Murders to Appear in Court, Asking for Reduced Sentence
UPDATE: It's been 18 years since 21 year-old Channon Christian and 23 year-old Christopher Newsom were murdered in Knoxville after police say they were kidnapped after a carjacking.Lemaricus Davidson ...
Jun 25, 2025
