Tellico Plains, TN (WOKI) The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a small plane crashed Tuesday afternoon in Tellico Plains. According to the FAA’s preliminary report, the crash happened around 3:30 p.m.; it does not specify where in Tellico Plains the aircraft went down. The report indicates that the Sonex aircraft crashed into trees, for…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) We have an update on the progress of repairs to the Gay Street Bridge in Knoxville as it is being converted to a pedestrian walkway. Blalock and Sons is in charge of the project that is the result of the bridge closing in June of last year after a Tennessee…… MORE
Cocke County, TN (WOKI / WVLT) – An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office results in a former School Resource Officer in Cocke County being indicted. The investigation began last December after officials with the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office reported questionable activity by Leahla Hance, who served as the SRO at Centerview Elementary School during…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A more than 100-year-old home suffers damage but remains standing after an early morning fire Tuesday in northeast Knox County. Rural Metro Fire officials say crews responded just before 5:30 a.m. to a house fire in the 4800 block of Anderson Road finding the home in flames. Rural Metro says crews, including…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, TN ( Story courtesy of WVLT) – NAMI Knoxville, or the National Alliance on Mental Illnesses, is canceling their upcoming rally. According to the nonprofit’s president, it’s because of safety concerns. The rally was to be a kickoff for their main fundraiser later this year. “There was threats to the congressman, to our volunteers…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Zoo Knoxville announcing they will be offering buy one, get one half-off tickets in a limited-time promotion for the month of August. Zoo Knoxville officials say the offer includes many interactive animal experiences such as daily giraffe feedings and applies to all general admission tickets. “Guests can take advantage of this offer…… MORE
8/3/2025 Update: US 441/Newfound Gap Road is now open on the North Carolina side of the park between Cherokee and Newfound Gap. Visitors are welcome to drive this section of the road, but must turn around at the Newfound Gap Overlook. Visitors can access Kuwohi from the North Carolina side. US 441/Newfound Gap Road remains closed…… MORE
(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Nashville, TN (WVLT) The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) announced the opening of the TN Promise Application for the high school graduating class of 2026. TN Promise provides high school graduates the opportunity to attend college tuition-free. Students can use this scholarship at any of Tennessee’s community colleges or Tennessee…… MORE
An investigation is on-going in a road rage incident involving a gun in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park which leads to the arrest of three people. Authorities say the incident involved a firearm being shot along the Spur yesterday (Thursday) morning. GSMNP law enforcement rangers responded to the shooting on the southbound Spur near…… MORE
Knoxville – As of Wednesday, July 30, 2025, there are 82,848 active registered voters in the city of Knoxville that are eligible to vote in the 2025 City of Knoxville Primary Election. A breakdown of the number of active registered voters in each Knoxville City Council district is as follows: 1st District – 12,012…… MORE
