Category Archives: Local News
Overturned Semi Shuts Down I-75 North in Campbell County
Campbell County, TN (WOKI) An overturned semi truck has shut down the northbound lanes of I-75 in Campbell County.According to the Campbell County Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Securit...
Mar 25, 2024
TDOT: Interstate Construction Halted for Easter Holiday Travel
Nashville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all interstate construction work on Easter weekend in anticipation of increased holiday travel.Lane closures will be...
Mar 25, 2024
GPD: Pedestrian Hit by Vehicle while Crossing Road
Greeneville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway after a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle in Greeneville.Greeneville Police say a woman is in the hospital after being hit early Saturday morning on In...
Mar 25, 2024
Knoxville Police Have Located the Parents or Guardians of Little Girl Found Alone in East Knoxville
Updated story: Knoxville Police have located the guardians of a young girl after officers found her wandering East Knoxville this (Monday) morning.The girl was found near N. Harrison Street and Washin...
Mar 25, 2024
Oak Ridge Police are Investigating a Fatal Motorcycle Crash
An investigation is underway after a fatal motorcycle crash in Oak Ridge.It happened Saturday when the motorcycle going South on South Illinois Avenue at the Bethel Valley Road overpass struck another...
Mar 25, 2024
An Investigation is Underway in Jefferson County After a Toddler Almost Drowns
An investigation is underway after a near drowning.The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says Deputies were dispatched to Mountain Meadows Drive in New Market Friday and were told a 23-month-old child...
Mar 25, 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
Body of Riley Strain Found in Cumberland River
Nashville, TN (WOKI) Officials with the Metro Nashville Police Department have confirmed that a body found Friday in the Cumberland River is that of missing University of Missouri student, 22-year-old...
Mar 22, 2024
Ijams Nature Center Issues Swim Advisory Due to Toxic Algae in Mead’s Quarry Lake
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Ijams Nature Center officials issue a warning Friday about Mead’s Quarry Lake.Officials say you should not swim in the Quarry right now and neither should your pets.The lake...
Mar 22, 2024
Alcoa Police Department Responds to Deadly Crash, Road Expected to be Closed for Hours
Alcoa, TN (WOKI) The Alcoa Police Department responded to a deadly crash Friday morning.According to the department, the crash happened at the intersection of East Lincoln Road and Southbound Hall Roa...
Mar 22, 2024
