Category Archives: Local News
Rural Metro: Strawberry Plains Pike Closes after Chimney Fire
Officials said crews responded to the fire at around 12:50 p.m. on Wednesday in the 5700 block of Strawberry Plains Pike. (Courtesy: Rural Metro Fire)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Rural Metro fire officials ar...
Jan 10, 2024
2024 Bonnaro Line-Up is Announced
Bonnaro releasing the line-up for this year’s festival in Manchester, Tennessee.The four-day event will begin on June 13th.Headlining the main stage on Thursday will be Pretty Lights, followed b...
Jan 10, 2024
More than 70,000 local residents don't have a valid driver's license. But the Knox County Criminal Court Clerk's Office is looking to change that.In a first of its kind event, Criminal Court Clerk Mik...
Jan 10, 2024
An Investigation is Underway Following a Structure Fire in Roane County
Photo courtesy of WVLT An investigation is underway in Roane County following an early morning structure fire.Crews called to the fire on Eblen Cave Road and according to the Roane County Sheriff's Of...
Jan 10, 2024
TBI: Silver Alert Canceled, Missing 20 Year-Old out of Nashville Found Safe
Christopher Frankenberry, 20Nashville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 1/10/24: The subject of a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Silver Alert out of Nashville has been found safe.TBI officials reporting 20 year-ol...
Jan 10, 2024
Teen Charged after Bomb Threat to Jefferson Co. Schools
Authorities said the bomb threat involved five schools. (Frankly Media)Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) A 13-year-old has been charged after a bomb threat was sent to principals of schools in Jefferson Cou...
Jan 09, 2024
Sevier Co. Opens Emergency Operations Center, Several Roads Shut Down
Officials said the center opened as a result of flooding throughout the county and is currently operating at a "Level 2." (Courtesy: WVLT)Sevier County, TN (WOKI) Officials in Sevier County have opene...
Jan 09, 2024
The Second Session of the 113th Tennessee General Assembly is Scheduled to Convene Today and Several Bills are Expected to be Discussed
A Tennessee lawmaker is proposing legislation that would make convicted child rapists eligible for the death penalty.House Bill 1663, introduced by House Majority Leader William Lamberth, proposes cha...
Jan 09, 2024
Knoxville Officials are Asking for Input on a Pilot Project to Open Up Part of Gay Street to Pedestrians
The City of Knoxville has asked the Downtown Knoxville Alliance to survey downtown businesses, local residents and visitors to obtain feedback about the pilot project to open up a portion of S. Gay St...
Jan 09, 2024
Former WOKI Air Personality Dave Foulk has Died
Former WOKI news and traffic reporter and host Dave Foulk has died just days after announcing he was ending his dialysis and entering hospice care.Dave took to Facebook to announce his decision on Jan...
Jan 09, 2024
