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Knox County Schools Bus Driver Arrested for Driving Under the Influence, Police Say

Knox County Schools Bus Driver Arrested for Driving Under the Influence, Police Say

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knox County Schools bus driver was arrested this (Thursday) morning, suspected of driving under the influence. Knoxville Police Department officials say officers responded to Holston Middle School around 9:00 a.m. after being told about “potential issues” by a KCS security staff member. They say the officers conducted a field sobriety test…MORE

Rural Metro responds to ‘Serious’ Crash Involving Concrete Truck in North Knoxville

Rural Metro responds to ‘Serious’ Crash Involving Concrete Truck in North Knoxville

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Crews with Rural Metro Fire responded to a “serious” crash in North Knoxville involving an overturned concrete truck around noontime Thursday. Rural Metro Fire Department officials say the crash happened on E. Emory Road near Stormer Road. They are asking people to avoid the area and to expect “major delays.” This is…MORE

Two Hikers Rescued in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Two Hikers Rescued in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Two hikers are rescued after being trapped overnight in the Great Smoky Mountains. Officials say one of the hikers activated a rescue beacon when they got very cold in the rain and fog Tuesday night. Park rangers tried to reach the hikers but downed trees blocked their path. The Tennessee Air National Guard was dispatched…MORE

Rockwood Assisted Living Facility Forced to Close after Bedbug, Biohazard Violations, Order Says

Rockwood Assisted Living Facility Forced to Close after Bedbug, Biohazard Violations, Order Says

Rockwood, TN (WOKI / WVLT) An assisted living facility in Roane County is ordered closed after authorities find bedbugs and biohazard violations. Our news partner WVLT reporting that Victorian Square Assisted Living, located on Chamberlain Avenue in Rockwood, was ordered closed by the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission for numerous violations to include the finding of…MORE

SCSO Searching for Missing 46-year-old Man from Sevier County

SCSO Searching for Missing 46-year-old Man from Sevier County

Sevierville, TN (WOKI) The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a missing Sevierville man. SCSO officials say 46-year-old James McGill was last seen in the area of Pleasant Hill Road on March 13 wearing blue pants, work boots, a hat and an unknown shirt. McGill is described as 6′ 1″ tall, 195…MORE

A Morristown Company is Ordered to Pay  Penalties in Child Labor Case

A Morristown Company is Ordered to Pay Penalties in Child Labor Case

The U.S. Department of Labor said a federal consent judgement has been obtained that requires a Morristown company to stop employing children and to follow federal labor laws. The judgement comes after the Department of Labor found several children employed in dangerous jobs at Tuff Torq, a manufacturer of outdoor power equipment components for several…MORE

An Investigation is Underway following a Fatal Crash in Farragut

An Investigation is Underway following a Fatal Crash in Farragut

An investigation is underway following a fatal crash in Farragut. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a dump truck crashed on Kingston Pike near Amesbury Road on Monday. THP says the dump truck driver crossed four lanes of traffic on Kingston Pike, went off the road and across Amesbury Road where it hit another car. The…MORE

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On-Site Hoops Coverage From Detroit!

On-Site Hoops Coverage From Detroit!

Sports Animal SportsTalk co-host and Vol Network Voice Vince Ferrara hits the road north this weekend as the Tennessee Volunteers Men’s Basketball team continues their March journey in the NCAA Tournament in Detroit, Michigan. Vince will be bringing on-site coverage from Detroit with interviews, practice reports, and game analysis! This incredible on-site coverage would not…

Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk- April 6th

Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk- April 6th

Thousands of art lovers head downtown each year to experience this live art competition in Market Square. Chalk Walk features over 300 artists and collaborative teams working on-site from 8am-5pm to complete their artwork.

Alzheimer’s Tennessee Walk To Make Alzheimer’s A Memory!

Alzheimer’s Tennessee Walk To Make Alzheimer’s A Memory!

Find An Upcoming Walk Near You! Foothills Walk Alcoa High School Saturday, April 6 Knoxville Walk World’s Fair Park Saturday, April 13 Middle Tennessee Walk At Franklin The Park at Harlinsdale Farm Saturday, April 20 5 County Walk Historic Downtown Clinton Saturday, April 27 Tri-Cities Walk Willow Springs Park, Johnson City Saturday, April 27

Knoxville Opera 2024

Knoxville Opera 2024

Check out all the excitement that The Knoxville Opera has to offer this season, including the Rossini Festival April 20th, and Cendrillon May 3rd, 4th & 5th!