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Young Williams Animal Center is in Full Control of All Animal-Related Calls in Knox County
Young-Williams Animal Center is in full control of all animal-related calls in Knoxville and Knox County as part of the animal control system.YWAC has hired a director of animal services, an animal se...
Apr 02, 2024
Megan Boswell Appears in Court, She’s Accused of Murdering Her 15-Month-Old Daughter
Megan Boswell appeared in court on Thursday; she's charged in the death of her daughter, 15-month-old Evelyn Boswell.The mother reported her daughter missing in February of 2020, saying she hadn't bee...
Apr 01, 2024
Greene County Sheriff’s Department Arrests Suspect after Deadly Shooting, Sheriff Says
Greene County, TN (WOKI) The Greene County Sheriff's Department has arrested a suspect in connection to a deadly shooting Thursday afternoon.Greene County Sheriff’s Department officials say the ...
Mar 29, 2024
New Details in the DUI Arrest of a Holston Middle School Bus Driver
A bus driver contracted with Knox County Schools was arrested Thursday morning, charged with driving under the influence, Knoxville Police Department Communication Manager Scott Erland told WVLT News....
Mar 29, 2024
BJ’s Wholesale Club Announces Expansion into East Tennessee
Maryville, TN (WOKI) BJ's Wholesale Club is expanding into East Tennessee with a location in Blount County.The new location in Maryville will be BJ's fourth location in Tennessee and the first in East...
Mar 28, 2024
Two Hikers Rescued in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Two hikers are rescued after being trapped overnight in the Great Smoky Mountains.Officials say one of the hikers activated a rescue beacon when they got very cold in the rain and fog Tuesday night.Pa...
Mar 28, 2024
TDOT says a Number of Bridges in the State are Listed in Poor Condition but says They are Still Safe
A number of East Tennessee bridges are listed in poor condition.With all eyes on the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, the status and safety of bridges across the country is now under th...
Mar 26, 2024
Downed Trees Close Great Smoky Mountains National Park Roads
Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) Most roads in Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed Tuesday following an overnight high wind event.Park officials say wind gusts peaked at 85 mph in the park during the ...
Mar 26, 2024
The FAA is Investigating a Single-Engine Plane Crash in the Tennessee River near Downtown Knoxville
The Federal Aviation Administration is leading the investigation into the plane that crashed into the Tennessee River near downtown Knoxville.Knoxville Police and the Knoxville Fire Department respond...
Mar 26, 2024
The Dogwood Trails are Set to Open April 1st as Part of the Dogwood Arts Festival
Since 1955, Dogwood Arts has hosted Knoxville's favorite springtime celebration. What started as a neighborhood beautification project, has blossomed into a year-round celebration of our region's art,...
Mar 25, 2024
