Category Archives: Local News
Knoxville City Councilwoman Singh Officially Announces Run for State House, District 90
Singh announces run for Tennessee State House District 90, officially, Thursday (Courtesy: Facebook)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) She’s made it official. A Knoxville city councilwoman announces her candi...
Nov 09, 2023
An Upset in the 2023 City of Knoxville Regular Election, Here’s a Look at the Results
In unofficial results in the Knoxville City Election from the Knox County Election Commission, Tyler Caviness wins the Knoxville Municipal Judge race defeating incumbent John Rosson, Jr.Also, incumben...
Nov 08, 2023
TBI Fugitive Wanted for Sex Crimes including Rape of a Child Being Sought by Authorities
The search continues for a man wanted on numerous sex charges including rape of a child.Sean Williams escaped while being transported to the Greeneville courthouse from Kentucky for a hearing on Octob...
Nov 08, 2023
A TBI Endangered Young Adult Alert Remains Active for Missing 19-Year-Old out of Sullivan County
The Endangered Young Adult Alert for 19 year-old Hollynn Snapp remains active out of Sullivan County.She was last seen in the area of Bell Ridge Drive in Kingsport on October 15th. She has an unique t...
Nov 08, 2023
An Endangered Child Alert issued for a 2-Year-Old Missing from Sweetwater Ends
An Endangered Child Alert is in effect for a 2 year-old missing from from Sweetwater.Willow Coon, is 2’5″, 24 lbs. with blonde hair and blue eyes, she was last seen on Sunday and is believ...
Nov 08, 2023
Knoxville Veterans Day Parade is Scheduled for Later This Week
Photo courtesy of City of KnoxvilleKnoxville is set to host its annual Veterans Day Parade down Gay Street on Friday.The parade will start at 10:45 a.m. and is organized by the American Legion Post 2 ...
Nov 08, 2023
Morgan County Issues Burn Ban after Wildfire Spreads Over County Line
Morgan County issues burn ban after wildfire spreads over county line (Pexels / Revac Films & Photography)Morgan County, TN (WOKI) An “open air burn ban” is declared Tuesday, November ...
Nov 07, 2023
Body Found by Hunters in Greene Co is Missing Virginia Woman, Police Say
(Frankly Media)Greene County, TN (WOKI) Officials with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office say forensic teams have identified a body found by hunters last week.GCSO says deputies responded to the...
Nov 07, 2023
Maynardville Police: ‘No Threat’ after HAZMAT Crews Respond to Incident at Sewage Treatment Plant
(Pexels / Bo Ponomari)Union County, TN (WOKI) Maynardville crews are working to clean up chemicals after a HAZMAT scare at a sewage treatment plant Tuesday morning, November 7.Maynardville Police Depa...
Nov 07, 2023
Election Day is Today in the City of Knoxville Regular Election
Today is Election Day in the City of Knoxville Regular Election.Polls close at 8 p.m.You are voting for four City Council seats and for Municipal Judge which sees longtime incumbent John Rosson, Jr. f...
Nov 07, 2023
