Category Archives: Local News Reel 3
Prescribed burns planned for Cataloochee Valley this week
The National Park Service (NPS) and Appalachian Piedmont Coastal Fire Management Zone plan to burn approximately 96 acres across six fields in Cataloochee Valley at Great Smoky Mountains National Park...
Mar 12, 2024
Dollywood is Open for it’s 39th Season with Lots of New Shows, Upgrades and More Days to Enjoy the Park
Dollywood Theme Park is now open.Dolly Parton and Dollywood Parks & Resorts President Eugene Naughton welcomed guests and media to great fanfare during the opening ceremonies for the 39th season a...
Mar 11, 2024
UPDATE: Fountain City Found Guilty of Reckless Homicide in the Death of her 5-Year-Old Daughter
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) UPDATE: After two hours of jury deliberations Friday, Robin Howington was found guilty of reckless homicide in the death of her five year old daughter. FULL STORY:Day four ...
Mar 08, 2024
Oak Ridge Land Bank Requesting Qualifications for Downtown Development Project
Oak Ridge, TN (WOKI) The Oak Ridge Land Bank has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to develop Downtown Oak Ridge.The Land Bank is interested in selling developable parcels to foster constructi...
Mar 06, 2024
The Trial for a Fountain City Woman Accused of Shooting and Killing Her Five-Year-Old Daughter Continues
Today is day three of the murder trial for Robin Howington who is accused of shooting and killing her five year old daughter at their Fountain City home in 2019.One of the key witnesses called to the ...
Mar 06, 2024
UT Medical Center Introduces Cutting Edge Cancer Treatment
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) There are only 30 hospitals in the country that offer a newly FDA-approved T-cell treatment for cancer, and the University of Tennessee Medical Center is one of them.Through this ...
Mar 05, 2024
Millions of Dollars Worth of Renovations Planned for Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center
The University of Tennessee is planning on pumping $85 million into upgrades for Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.The upgrades were originally announced when UT signed a naming deal with Food...
Mar 03, 2024
Bald River Falls Bridge Upgrades Expected to be Done by End of Year
Cleveland, TN (WOKI) We’re learning more now about the status of the Bald River Falls Bridge in Tellico Plains.It was announced last July that the bridge, which opened in 1933, would be closing ...
Feb 29, 2024
Expanded Sevier County Program Aims to Save Lives
Sevier County, TN (WOKI / WVLT) More than just a water gauge, Sevier County’s Flood Warning System has expanded to further ensure the safety of the entire region.Housed in nine locations across ...
Feb 27, 2024
Medic Offering a Special Way to Celebrate Leap Day this Month
MEDIC Regional Blood Center to Celebrate Leap Day.MEDIC is encouraging everyone to use their extra day of the year to save lives and will reward donors with a one-time special edition tumbler for thei...
Feb 23, 2024
