Category Archives: Local News
Dog Found Beaten and Dead in Cocke County; Owner Trying to Determine Who’s Responsible
Tanner Russell said he found his dog in a bag on the side of the road with his head beaten in, and blood everywhere. (Courtesy: WVLT)Cosby, TN (WOKI) A Cocke County man found his dog beaten to death a...
Jan 02, 2024
Alcoa Police Continue Search for Armed Robbery Suspect
Alcoa, TN (WOKI) Police in Alcoa are asking for help to identify the suspect in Friday's armed robbery of a local business.Alcoa Police Department officials say the suspect was armed with a black hand...
Jan 02, 2024
Fireworks in the New Year? Check Those County Regulations First!
Check the regulations in your county before purchasing or igniting fireworks to celebrate the New YearKnoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) With New Year's Eve just around the corner, you may be wondering if yo...
Dec 29, 2023
The TBI Endangered Young Adult Alert Remains Active for Missing Teen Out of Sullivan County
The Endangered Young Adult Alert for 19 year-old Hollynn Snapp is still active out of Sullivan County.The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says she was last seen in Kingsport on October 15th in the B...
Dec 29, 2023
FAA investigating helicopter crash in Blount County
Authorities are investigating a helicopter crash in Blount County.The Blount County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash near Walland yesterday afternoon.The Federal Aviation Administration s...
Dec 29, 2023
Medic Regional Blood Center has an Urgent Need O – Blood Donors
Medic Regional Blood center says it has an urgent need for O negative blood.They say usage has been very high this week with donations not keeping up with the demand.O negative blood is the most commo...
Dec 29, 2023
KNOXVILLE MAN INDICTED ON FELONY CHARGES FOLLOWING BOATING COLLISION
A Loudon County Grand Jury has indicted a Knoxville man on felony charges stemming from a Tellico Lake boating collision on July 13, 2023. Scott Reasonover, 48, of Knoxville, has been ...
Dec 29, 2023
Volunteer Assisted Transportation Marks 3,000 Riders; Asks for Volunteers
Volunteer Assisted Transportation marks 3,000 riders and asks for volunteers (Pexels)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Just ahead of the new year, a volunteer-driven service that helps seniors and people with disa...
Dec 28, 2023
Worker Dies at Gatlinburg Convention Center, Police Say
Worker dies at Gatlinburg Convention Center, police say (Courtesy: WVLT / Kyle Grainger)Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) Officials with the Gatlinburg Police Department release the details of a workplace fatalit...
Dec 28, 2023
Workplace Death at Gatlinburg Convention Center under Investigation
Workplace death at Gatlinburg Convention Center under investigationGatlinburg, TN (WOKI) A workplace fatality at the Gatlinburg Convention Center is under investigation.Officials with the Tennessee Oc...
Dec 28, 2023
