Crossville, TN (WOKI) Rescue officials in Crossville are asking for prayers after multiple people were airlifted to different hospitals Wednesday following a crash on Highway 127 North. Officials with Crossville Fire and Rescue say two vehicles were involved and three people had to be rescued using the jaws of life. The southbound lanes of Highway…… MORE
Zoo Knoxville announced the loss of one of their zebras on Tuesday. Die Toekoms was an eight-year-old Hartmann’s mountain zebra who zoo officials said died after complications with his intestines. Officials said caretakers noticed Die Toekoms was showing signs of gastrointestinal discomfort and gave him medication to help ease the pain. They discovered a bowel…… MORE
Test Messages Will be Sent to All TVs, Radios and Cell Phones WASHINGTON — FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall. The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Rock legends Aerosmith have postponed their Knoxville “PEACE OUT” tour stop. The four-time Grammy award-winning group kicked off their 40-stop North American tour on September 2. Ticketmaster notified Knoxville ticket-holders Monday that the show, scheduled previously for January 13 at Thompson-Boling Arena, has been postponed. The show has yet to be rescheduled,…… MORE
The Dollywood Express train derails while carrying passengers in the park. It happened last (Sunday) night and all passengers were evacuated with no injuries were reported. Officials say the train, a 110-ton coal-fired steam engine, experienced a mechanical issue. The Dollywood Express takes guests on a five-mile trip around the park and through the foothills…… MORE
Updated story: Firefighters have successfully contained the 10-acre Lake Fire near backcountry campsite 87 in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Firefighters will continue to monitor the fire through the weekend. Smoke may be visible as the fire smolders in leaf litter and brush. Campsite 87 remains closed. The Lake Fire was reported at about 1:30…… MORE
Loudoun County, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has identified the man who died after a boat was pulled into a dam spillway Tuesday morning on Fort Loudon Lake. TWRA says two men were on board the boat, presumably fishing when the boat was pulled into the spillway of Fort Loudoun Dam and capsized,…… MORE
If you’ve ever wanted to see the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile up close, you have your chance if you’re in Blount County today. You’ll also have a few more chances in East Tennessee for the rest of this week and weekend. The iconic 27-foot, or 40 hotdog length, hotdog on wheels is at the Maryville Kroger…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Dolly Parton is teaming up with the Tennessee Vols again, this time to release a UT-themed version of her rock album “Rockstar.” The album, a double CD edition, marked Dolly’s first jump into rock music. Now, Vol fans can treat themselves to a special version that includes a live recording of “Rocky…… MORE
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration is giving the U.S. Forest Service over 4 and a half million dollars in “quick release” emergency funds to repair road damage caused by August’s storms and flooding in Tennessee. The money is mainly for repair work in the Cherokee National Forest where flood damage caused several…… MORE
