Category Archives: Local News
Crews Continue to Battle Wildfire in Anderson County
Photo courtesy of WVLT(WVLT) – Multiple crews responded to two brush fires in Anderson County Saturday.One fire, called the TIOGA fire, was burning in west Anderson County near New River Highway...
Nov 07, 2023
A Knoxville Police in Federal Custody and Multiple Investigations are Underway Following Child Pornography Claims
Officer Dan Roark, 47 (Courtesy: KPD)(WVLT) – An officer with the Knoxville Police Department was arrested Monday on federal charges involving the production of child pornography, according to o...
Nov 07, 2023
Dollywood hosts its second annual Sensory Sensitive Day on November 18th, as part of its ongoing commitment to providing a welcoming and enjoyable experience for all guests. Dollywood's Sensory Sensit...
Nov 07, 2023
KUB: Water Main Break under Repair on Chilhowee Drive, Portion of the Roadway Remains Closed
Chilhowee Drive collapses under water, Knoxville police say (Courtesy: KPD)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: Officials with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) are confirming that the collapse of Chilhowee...
Nov 03, 2023
Nobody Trashes Tennessee Event Underway
The Tennessee Department of Transportation's (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee litter prevention campaign is partnering with Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee (GSMIDTN) to offer a new Nobody Trashes Tenne...
Nov 03, 2023
Three Men Arrested for Stealing Phones from a Walmart
Photo courtesy of WVLTThree men are arrested for stealing phones from a Walmart.It happened Wednesday at the Chapman Highway store. Kurt Johnson and Antoine McGee of Texas and Kilvaris Downing of Alab...
Nov 03, 2023
District Attorney Says No Charges will be Filed Against Two Police Officers Involved in a Fatal Shooting
No charges will be filed against police officers involved in a fatal shooting.The District Attorney says the Cocke County deputy and Parrotsville police officer involved in the arrest and death of Whi...
Nov 03, 2023
A TBI Silver Alert for a Man Missing from Lenior City Has Ended … Found Safe
The Silver Alert issued by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for 65 year old Calvin Hyett, missing from Lenoir City has ended as he has been found safe.He was last seen October 30th in the area of...
Nov 03, 2023
American Eagle Foundation Opens New Education Center in East Tennessee
The new education center is the largest center in the United States for bald eagles and birds of prey. (Courtesy: WVLT)Sevier County, TN (WOKI) A new American Eagle Foundation education center is open...
Nov 03, 2023
Knoxville City Leaders Say “No” to Food Delivery Bots, at Least for Now
Food delivery robot on the University of Tennessee Campus (Courtesy: WVLT)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A robot could soon be delivering to your doorstep, but Knoxville City Council is saying not yet.Despite t...
Nov 02, 2023
