A woman is charged after shooting a handgun at a man posing as an Xfinity salesman to scam her. WVLT reporting that Lucinda Cameron-Cox says a man, identified as Mark, came to her house to scam her out of hundreds of dollars. She says Mark came to her house and convinced her to change her…… MORE
Oak Ridge, TN (WOKI) Oak Ridge Schools is teaming up with Southwest Food Excellence to give free meals to anyone under 18 over the summer. The meals will come from ETHRA Sunshine Busses at several locations across the region and will be served, Monday through Friday, through June 27. The schedule is below: “We’re committed…… MORE
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is using part of its $80 million dollars in recurring and $1 billion dollars in non-recurring dollars to accelerate, leverage, and add new projects to the department’s fiscally constrained 10-Year Plan. Some of those recurring dollars will lead to an additional 130 lane miles of resurfacing annually as part of…… MORE
Nashville, TN (WOKI) Though kids in Tennessee have just begun to enjoy being out of school for the summer, you may want to plan now for back-to-school shopping. That’s because the State of Tennessee has announced its popular tax-free weekend where you can secure back-to-school essentials such as clothing, school supplies, and certain electronics, tax-free.…… MORE
A Knoxville man has pleaded guilty to several charges in connection to a deadly shooting that happened last year. Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen’s office says 40-year-old Latawyne Osborne pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree murder, three counts of attempted first degree murder and one count of aggravated sexual battery. He was sentenced…… MORE
GATLINBURG, TN — Join us this summer and fall for a series of exciting, family-friendly programs in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, starting June 7. Visitors are invited to take a hike with a ranger, learn about mountain life, meet some of the creatures that call the Smokies’ home, trek into the dark and much more. …… MORE
Townsend, TN (WOKI) After more than a decade with the organization, the executive director of the Appalachian Bear Rescue is stepping down. ABR announcing via social media that Dana Dodd would be stepping down from her role as executive director to spend more time with family and friends in Nashville. Dodd, who lives in the…… MORE
Kid A’ Riffic Fun in the Park is an event for children age 2-12 offering hands on crafts and activities provided by City departments and entities. Kid A’Riffic Fun in the Park will be held on Wednesdays in June and July from 10am-1pm at a different park each week. Come enjoy making crafts, playing games…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, TN (WOKI) — Knox County is hosting its third annual Sunset Cinema: Movies in the Park Series. The Sunset Cinema is a perfect way to spend a night in the great outdoors, with popular movies showing throughout the summer months. “These events are a summertime favorite for families across the region,” said Knox County…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Tommy Schumpert Park has been nominated in USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Dog Park in the United States. Knox County officials say they need your help to bring home the win! “Receiving a nomination for this award reflects the pride our community takes in providing awesome spaces that…… MORE
