An East Tennessee school system is asking police to investigate a hazing incident. WVLT is working to learn more about what happened and who is involved but Claiborne County Sheriff Bob Brooks says school officials at Claiborne County High School called the Sheriff’s Office to report the incident. The New Tazewell Police Department is leading…… MORE
A fuel leak on I-75 North that shut down the interstate in Campbell County is contained. Officials with the Tennessee Department of Transportation say the crash involved an overturned vehicle and a tanker truck leaking fuel yesterday (Wednesday). Officials say the leak on the tanker is contained to about 20 gallons and the tanker will…… MORE
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating after a Dandridge firefighter has a medical episode and crashes his truck, towing a boat, into a building. Fire Chief Andrew Riley says no one was seriously injured yesterday (Wednesday) morning after the fireman, Logan Inman, lost consciousness behind the wheel and crashed the command truck, which was towing…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football’s roster continues to grow in size, speed and athleticism since head coach Josh Heupel took over the program in 2021. That was on full display Wednesday morning, as the Volunteers began the fourth preseason of the Heupel era with a two-hour practice in helmets and shorts inside the Neyland-Thompson Sports Center. Wednesday’s first…… MORE
Cocke County, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating following a deadly crash Tuesday night in Cocke County. According to a report from THP, only one car was involved in the crash which happened on Thinwood Drive near Highway 25/70. Officials say the 19-year-old driver of the car was reportedly following a curve…… MORE
Jefferson City, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 7/31: The Jefferson City Police Department has released more details regarding a standoff at a Jefferson City home Tuesday morning. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is helping the Jefferson City Police Department investigate the incident. According to the department, officers responded to a home on Morrisett Avenue near State Route…… MORE
Alcoa City Schools are already back in the classroom with several other schools systems starting including Blount County Schools which have their first day of class today but they are off tomorrow for Election Day. The start of school means crossing guards and students will be in those crosswalks at schools and Buses will be…… MORE
An investigation is underway after firefighters and residents of a home are injured and four dogs are killed in a Campbell County house fire. Two members of the LaFollette fire department and all four people inside the home were injured in Saturday’s fire, all are expected to make full recoveries. Unfortunately, four of the family’s…… MORE
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers is asking for help to identify a woman wanted on identity theft. Please call Crime Stoppers if you have any information. You may be eligible for a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The conversation was centered around preseason training camp as Tennessee football hosted its annual local media day inside the Anderson Training Center on Tuesday afternoon. Players reported to the facility Tuesday morning, lifted weights and participated in meetings ahead of Wednesday’s first practice of preseason camp. Head coach Josh Heupel took the podium to lead…… MORE
