Category Archives: News Top Stories
THP Investigating a Fatal Crash in Scott County
Scott Co, TN (WOKI / WVLT) - There's an investigation underway by the Tennessee Highway Patrol after a woman is killed in a crash in Scott County. 67-year-old Linda Sue Terry was driving on State Rout...
Nov 14, 2025 THP cruiser (Courtesy: Tennessee Highway Patrol)
TN Lawmaker Found Dead at Montgomery County Home
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Tennessee lawmaker reportedly passed away overnight at his home in Montgomery County. Tennessee Representative Jeff Burkhart (R-Clarksville) was found dead at home early ...
Nov 14, 2025 Tennessee Representative Jeff Burkhart (Photo courtesy of WVLT)
Wreaths Across America Needs Volunteers and Donations to Place a Wreath on Veterans' Graves
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) - In December, Wreaths Across America will place thousands of wreaths on veterans' graves across East Tennessee. They need your help to reach their 2025 goal. This year, Na...
Nov 14, 2025 Wreaths Across America Christmas Wreaths on Veterans' Graves (photo courtesy of WVLT)
Sevier County Officials Will Request Reimbursement for Helping Keep Smoky Mountains Open
KNOXVILLE, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT) - Sevier County officials have announced they will be requesting reimbursement for helping keep the Great Smoky Mountains National Park open during the 43-day go...
Nov 14, 2025 Great Smoky Mountains National Park sign (Courtesy: GSMNP)
Former Director says Knox County Juvenile Center is 'Not Safe or Secure'
KNOXVILLE, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT) - The Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center is "not safe, nor is it secure," according to Brian Bivens, the center's former interim director. At the end of M...
Nov 14, 2025 Photo of Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center courtesy of WVLT
Authorities Need Help Identifying Suspect in EBT / Credit Card Theft
Knoxville Police and East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers is asking for help to find a man and woman caught on camera using stolen EBT and Credit Cards. On October 23rd, the unidentified man and woman...
Nov 13, 2025 unidentified EBT / Credit Card thieves (photo courtesy of ETVCS)
KPD and East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Need Help Finding a Woman with Multiple Arrest Warrants
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) - Knoxville Police and East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers is asking for help to find a woman wanted for felony theft and drug charges. Authorities say Becky Stevens from Maynard...
Nov 13, 2025 Becky Stevens (photo courtesy of ETVCS)
InterFaith Health Center Set to Open New, Larger Facility
KNOXVILLE, TN (WOKI / WVLT) - Health Center is opening a new, larger location tomorrow (Thursday) to serve more patients and offer new health services. The clinic is a nonprofit organization providing...
Nov 13, 2025 InterFaith Health Clinic (photo courtesy of their website)
TDOT to Start Bridge Replacement Project in Unicoi County
This was originally scheduled to begin on Monday, November 10, but was postponed due to inclement weather. TRAFFIC ALERT UNICOI COUNTY (WOKI)- Motorists traveling on State Route 107 (Unicoi Drive) in ...
Nov 13, 2025 TDOT logo
Salvation Army of Blount County Giving Tree Project
The Salvation Army of Blount County has launched its first Giving Tree project to support those experiencing homelessness in East Tennessee. Those interested in giving back this holiday season are inv...
Nov 12, 2025 Salvation Army logo
