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Crews are Still on Scene of a Fire in Newport at Scott Recycling
Photo courtesy of WVLTCrews on the scene of an overnight fire in Cocke County.The fire at at Scott Recycling also known as Scott Plastics off Verner Avenue, which is right off US 25E in Newport. Offic...
Aug 29, 2023
Rockwood Woman Charged with Murder after 4-Year-Old Dies from Shooting
Breanna Runions, 25 (Courtesy: WVLT)Rockwood, TN (WOKI) A Rockwood woman is facing a murder charge after a four-year-old girl is shot and killed Sunday, August 27.Arrest warrants obtained by our news ...
Aug 28, 2023
TDOT with an Announcement Regarding Help for the Labor Day Holiday Travel Period
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways for the Labor Day holiday travel period.Construction crews will stop all lane closure a...
Aug 28, 2023
A Bear is Rescued From a Car in Sevier County
Firefighters rescue a bear from a car in Sevierville.The Waldens Creek Volunteer Fire Department received a call late Wednesday night about a bear trapped inside of a car.Chief Tim Barker used a rope ...
Aug 25, 2023
Several Area High Schools Delay Kick-Off for Football Games due to Temperature Concerns
Multiple East Tennessee schools are pushing back the start time for tomorrow night’s football games.The reason for this change is that temperatures are expected to be near 100 degrees, schools d...
Aug 24, 2023
Knoxville Apartment Complex Terminates Leases Due to August Tornado Damage
Storm damage in West Knox County (Courtesy: WVLT)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Residents at Knoxville's Lovell Crossing Apartments, still dealing with the fallout from an August 7 damaging tornado, face anothe...
Aug 23, 2023
Medic is Teaming up with Eddie Check to Offer Free PSA Testing for Men Over 40
MEDIC is teaming up with Eddie Check again this year to offer free PSA testing to men over 40 on September 7th and 8th.All donors will receive a special edition t-shirt and coupons for Texas Roadhouse...
Aug 23, 2023
Fugitive Arrested after Manhunt in Madisonville, Primary School Put on Lockdown
Dillon Honeycutt (Courtesy: Madisonville Police Department)Madisonville, TN (WOKI) A two-hour manhunt Monday morning in Madisonville results in the apprehension of a known fugitive.Madisonville Police...
Aug 21, 2023
Fugitive Arrested after Manhunt in Madisonville, Primary School Put on Lockdown
Dillon Honeycutt (Courtesy: Madisonville Police Department)Madisonville, TN (WOKI) A two-hour manhunt Monday morning in Madisonville results in the apprehension of a known fugitive.Madisonville Police...
Aug 21, 2023
A Teen is Arrested and Charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder and Other Charges in Connection to a Shooting
A teen is arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder and attempted aggravated robbery in connection to a shooting.It happened Saturday night and Knoxville Police say 18 year-old Stephon S...
Aug 21, 2023
