Morgan County, TN (WOKI) An “open air burn ban” is declared Tuesday, November 7 in Morgan County. The ban takes effect immediately and comes after a wildfire jumped the county line from Anderson County over the weekend, prompting days of emergency response. The State Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry has also put a hold…… MORE
Greene County, TN (WOKI) Officials with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office say forensic teams have identified a body found by hunters last week. GCSO says deputies responded to the West Pines area last Thursday around 5:00 p.m. on a report of a body being discovered by hunters who were on the property to put up…… MORE
Union County, TN (WOKI) Maynardville crews are working to clean up chemicals after a HAZMAT scare at a sewage treatment plant Tuesday morning, November 7. Maynardville Police Department officials say fire and HAZMAT crews responded after two chemicals used to treat water combined “that shouldn’t have” at the Maynardville Waste Water Plant on Johnson Road.…… MORE
Today is Election Day in the City of Knoxville Regular Election. Polls close at 8 p.m. You are voting for four City Council seats and for Municipal Judge which sees longtime incumbent John Rosson, Jr. facing Tyler Caviness for his seat. You must vote at your assigned precinct today so if you need more information…… MORE
(WVLT) – Multiple crews responded to two brush fires in Anderson County Saturday. One fire, called the TIOGA fire, was burning in west Anderson County near New River Highway, officials said. Anderson County dispatch told WVLT News that the fire had moved into Morgan County, later jumping its containment line on Sunday and doubling in…… MORE
(WVLT) – An officer with the Knoxville Police Department was arrested Monday on federal charges involving the production of child pornography, according to officials with the United States Department of Justice. Officer Dan Roark, 47, was arrested and appeared in court on the charges. According to a criminal complaint, the mother of the victim, gave…… MORE
Dollywood hosts its second annual Sensory Sensitive Day on November 18th, as part of its ongoing commitment to providing a welcoming and enjoyable experience for all guests. Dollywood’s Sensory Sensitive Day is a day dedicated to ensuring that visitors with sensory sensitivities can enjoy the park’s attractions and entertainment to the fullest extent. This initiative…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A decorated officer with the Knoxville Police Department is arrested Monday, November 6 on federal charges involving the production of child pornography. According to officials with the United States Department of Justice 47-year-old Dan Roark was arrested at the newly-opened Knoxville Public Security Complex around 2:30 p.m. Roark started at KPD in…… MORE
Jefferson City, TN (WOKI) A man is arrested Sunday, November 5 after setting his truck on fire at a gas station in Jefferson City. Officials with the Jefferson City Police Department say officers responded to the Marathon on U.S. Route 11 East near the Hamblen County line around 7:30 p.m. After interviewing witnesses and watching…… MORE
A wildfire is growing in Anderson County as Crews continue battling the fire which has grown to almost 500 acres. Crews are battling two fires that broke out Saturday, the first in west Anderson County, near New River Highway was 75 acres in size and jumped the county line into Morgan County with media outlets…… MORE
