Category Archives: Local News
Knoxville Police Department Chief Asking City for Almost $3M for Raises
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department's Chief of Police is asking the city for almost $3 million for employee and officer raises.KPD Chief Paul Noel, making his case to city leaders dur...
Mar 12, 2024
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
A Bill to End the Grocery Tax in Tennessee is Advancing
Tennessee is one step closer to potentially ending its grocery tax as a bill advances.The bill, HB 2043/SB 1934, would prohibit state and local governments from taxing groceries."In a groundbreak...
Mar 12, 2024
A Guilty Plea in the Death of a 2-Month-Old in Jefferson County
A guilty plea in the death of a two month old in Jefferson County.Chelsea Marsh and Nick Lay were charged in October after firefighters responded to a home on Lowery Loop Road to find a baby not breat...
Mar 12, 2024
Union County Man Sentenced to More Than 50 Years in Prison for Child Sexual Abuse
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Union County man is sentenced Monday to more than 50 years behind bars for child sexual abuse.Officials with the Eighth Judicial District of Tennessee saya Union County Grand Ju...
Mar 11, 2024
Man Convicted in 2020 Roane County Murder
Oakdale, TN (WOKI) A man is sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole Friday, March 8, 2024 for his role in a 2020 Roane County murder.The District Attorney’s office reports 39-...
Mar 11, 2024
Two Plead Guilty in death of Jefferson County 2-Month-Old
Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) Two people have pled guilty in the 2023 death of a Jefferson County 2-month-old.According to court records, Chelsea Marsh and Nicholas Lay both pled guilty to aggravated ch...
Mar 11, 2024
TDOT says Work along Alcoa Highway Will Cause a Few Delays this Week
Rolling roadblocks are back on Alcoa Highway.TDOT says they will take place through Saturday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. between Woodson Drive and Cherokee Trail and will take place in short intervals ...
Mar 11, 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
An Arrest is Made and the Investigation is On-Going Following Camper Fires in Halls
Updated Story: There are some new details about a fire in Halls that damages several campers and leads to the arrest of a man who is charged with with criminal trespass, reckless burning and reckless ...
Mar 11, 2024
