Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Vols may not be taking on the Gators until November, but the annual sparring between MEDIC Regional Blood Center and LifeSouth Community Blood Bank gets underway next week. The two blood banks compete each year, looking to see whether Tennessee or Florida fans can donate more blood. This year, the drive…… MORE
An investigation is underway following a structure fire near downtown Knoxville. Multiple calls coming in this morning in to 911 that a large home on Gratz Street near Haynes Place was on fire. Knoxville Fire Department Crews responded to the 1100 block of that street and found heavy fire coming from the upper floors of…… MORE
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a “street-level drug dealer” following a drug bust. According to Sheriff Tommy Jones, a joint investigation resulted in a search warrant being executed at a home on Cedar Lane in Madisonville. Investigators found and seized several illegal narcotics, including fentanyl and methamphetamine. The suspect arrested has not been…… MORE
OAK RIDGE, TN (WOKI / The City of Oak Ridge) – The City of Oak Ridge is counting down to the first-ever Atomic Fall Fest, which is just two weeks away. The community-wide celebration will take place Friday, September 26, and Saturday, September 27, 2025, with live music, free family activities, arts and craft vendors,…… MORE
Utah (story courtesy of Fox News) – Charlie Kirk assassination suspect Tyler Robinson named, mugshots released Utah Gov. Cox says ‘we got him’ Tyler Robinson, the suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Friday that authorities have captured the suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk. “We got him,” Cox said. “On the…… MORE
NASHVILLE, TN (WOKI / TWRA) — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is happy to report, that for the fourth consecutive year, there were no boating-related fatalities over the Labor Day holiday period from Aug. 29-Sept. 1. There were three injuries, and five property damage incidents reported statewide. Three boating under the influence arrest were…… MORE
Monroe County, TN (WOKI / WVLT) – Officials say a battery backup failure knocked out 911 services in Monroe County. 911 calls are being rerouted to other counties like Loudon County. Monroe County Emergency Services says the 911 center is powered in different stages: Fort Loudon Electric, battery backups and generator. In the event of…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Fire Department invites you to its annual “Evening on Market Square” event next month! KFD firefighters will be on hand sharing fire prevention tips. Attendees will also have the chance to tour a fire truck, roast marshmallows, learn about a career in firefighting and much more! The event will take…… MORE
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park with an update on construction on Newfound Gap Road. The roadway was closed on August 3rd when a landslide made it dangerous to drive on. In the weeks since the road’s closure, the national park says crews placed 120 tons of sandbags to temporarily divert the stream and protect…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) The Big Ears Festival Tuesday announcing its lineup for 2026. The festival will be back in Knoxville for its 13th year, running from March 26-29. Performances are scheduled across 20 venues, totaling nearly 250 performances. Some of the big names headed to the Scruffy City include Robert Plant, David Byrne,…… MORE
