Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Calling the measure “precautionary,” The Tennessee Valley Authority is asking KUB customers to reduce power use amid cold temperatures across East Tennessee. In a release Tuesday, TVA officials say KUB has been alerted that its power supply is experiencing an increased demand caused by extremely cold temperatures. Additionally, officials report that KUB…… MORE
Nashville, TN (WOKI) Officials with DoorDash announce they are suspending operations across parts of Tennessee, including Nashville, Memphis and Knoxville, due to snow showers and icy roadways. DoorDash says it has activated its Severe Weather Protocol out of precaution as severe winter storms deliver potentially hazardous “blizzard conditions,” including heavy snow and strong winds. DoorDash…… MORE
The city of Knoxville has prepared for snow and freezing temperatures. Mayor Indya Kincannon asking resident not to get out and drive, but says if you do, they are going to make them safe for everyone. City crews pre-treat more than 500 miles of roads with salt brine, which is a liquid mix used to…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville woman is sentenced Friday after she shot a passenger in her ex-boyfriend’s car during an argument in July 2022. Officials with DA Charme Allen’s office say 23 year-old Kyeisha Dalton was convicted of Second Degree Murder and Reckless Endangerment in November 2023. She was sentenced to 16 years in prison…… MORE
Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen says she’s reviewed and closed the case file involving the shooting and death of Knox County Deputy Tucker Blakely and the suspect involved in the case. Deputies Blakely and James Loft responded to a domestic call in October in West Knox County. Officials say when they got there they…… MORE
The Knox County Growth Policy Coordinating Committee approves a plan that outlines how Knox County will grow over the next 20 years. The original proposal detailed over 16,000 acres of rural land in areas like Karns, Corryton, Halls, Gibbs, and Hardin Valley and the new revised plan is preserving more than 2,000 acres of that…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Rural Metro fire officials are urging homeowners to get their chimneys cleaned and inspected following a fire Wednesday afternoon in the 5700 block of Strawberry Plains Pike. Rural Metro officials say crews were called to the home just before 1:00 p.m. Once there, they found heavy fire coming from a wood stove…… MORE
An investigation is underway in Roane County following an early morning structure fire. Crews called to the fire on Eblen Cave Road and according to the Roane County Sheriff’s Office there is no word yet on a cause or possible injuries.… MORE
Sevier County, TN (WOKI) Officials in Sevier County have opened the Emergency Operations Center as several roads are shut down throughout the county. Officials say the center opened as a result of flooding throughout the county and is currently operating at a “Level 2.” Additionally, almost two dozen roads are now closed due to flooding,…… MORE
A Tennessee lawmaker is proposing legislation that would make convicted child rapists eligible for the death penalty. House Bill 1663, introduced by House Majority Leader William Lamberth, proposes changing the existing sentencing guidelines for convicted child rapists from 25 to 40 years in prison to 40 to 60 years and would also authorize the use…… MORE
