Category Archives: Local News
Volunteers and Supplies Needed for Knoxville, Knox County Homeless Warming Centers
Photo courtesy of WVLTKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Knoxville and Knox County area homeless service providers and churches plan to open overnight warming centers for people who live outside during t...
Dec 28, 2023
A Knoxville Laundromat Re-Opens After a Car Crashes Into Their Building
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – A Knoxville laundromat is in the process of repairs after a car crashed into their building early Tuesday morning around 7 a.m.According to the Knoxville Police Departm...
Dec 28, 2023
Christmas Tree Recycling in Knox County Begins Next Week
Photo courtesy of WVLTKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – With Christmas in the rear-view mirror, Knox County is preparing to take Christmas trees for recycling from any and all Knox County residents.The ...
Dec 28, 2023
TWRA: Black Bear Takes Unexpected Ride to Knoxville Waste Center
Black bear takes unexpected ride to Knoxville waste center, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says (Pexels / Aaron J. Hill)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A black bear took an unexpected ride to a Knoxville tr...
Dec 27, 2023
Rural Metro Rescues Three Dogs in Farragut House Fire
Rural Metro rescues three dogs in Farragut house fire (Courtesy: Rural Metro Fire)Farragut, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway into the cause of a house fire in West Knoxville with several pets re...
Dec 27, 2023
ELK CALF POACHED ON WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA IN CLAIBORNE COUNTY
TWRA is seeking any information leading to the identification of the person or persons responsible for the poaching of a young calf elk in the Valley Creek area of the Ed Carter Unit of North Cumberla...
Dec 27, 2023
A Member of Clinton-Based The McKameys Southern Gospel Group has Died
Photo courtesy of WVLTA local, popular southern gospel group announcing the death of one of their members.The McKameys say Peg McKamey Bean, also known as Ms. Peg, passed away yesterday (Tuesday) afte...
Dec 27, 2023
An Investigation is Underway in Strawberry Plains Following a Structure Fire
Photo courtesy of WVLTAn investigation is underway in Strawberry Plains after a structure fire damages a building.New Market Fire crews called to the fire last night (Tuesday) near Hamilton Street and...
Dec 27, 2023
Knoxville Police, Crime Stoppers Looking for More Information in Downtown Shooting
Knoxville Police and East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Investigating Downtown Shooting, December 23 (Courtesy: WVLT)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police and East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers ar...
Dec 27, 2023
You Can Now Pre-Order Your Girl Scout Cookies
Most of us still have our Christmas trees up but believe it or not, it’s time for Girl Scout cookie season.The Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians are taking online cookie preorders.The first d...
Dec 27, 2023
