Category Archives: Local News
UT Board of Trustees Passes Guaranteed Admission for Top Tennessee High Schoolers
University of Tennessee / Credit: UT AthleticsKnoxville, TN (WOKI) With it’s growing nationwide popularity, admission to the University of Tennessee has become very selective, prompting anxiety ...
Sep 11, 2023
Medic / LifeSouth Annual UT Versus Florida Blood Drive is Underway
It’s football time in Tennessee and you can support the Vols while helping to save a life.The Medic versus LifeSouth blood drive runs through Friday, it’s the annual UT versus Florida Bloo...
Sep 11, 2023
The Annual Rod Run Coming to Pigeon Forge This Week
Photo courtesy of WVLTPeople are making their way to Pigeon Forge for Rod Run, the annual event that brings automotive lovers together from all over the country.The event's rising popularity has dedic...
Sep 11, 2023
An Investigation is Underway Following an Apartment Fire that Claimed the Life of Several Animals
An investigation is underway after several animals die in an Apartment Fire in Montgomery Village.Knoxville Fire Department crews were called to the scene Friday and found heavy smoke coming from the ...
Sep 11, 2023
Man Dead after Claiborne County Stabbing, Sheriff Says
When deputies arrived, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.Claiborne County, TN (WOKI) The Claiborne County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man was reportedly stabbed to death Friday mo...
Sep 08, 2023
KPD: Five Arrested in Overdose Death Investigation
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Five people are arrested Thursday following the execution of a search warrant at a home in the 1500 block of Minnesota Avenue.Officials with the Knoxville Police Department say th...
Sep 08, 2023
BCSO: Body Found in Fort Loudoun Lake Identified
The Blount Special Operations Response Team recovered the body. (Courtesy: WVLT)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 9/8: One of two bodies found in Fort Loudon Lake last week has been identified.The Blount Co...
Sep 08, 2023
TDOT Announcing Two Road Construction Projects that will Have an Impact on Traffic
The Tennessee Department of Transportation says a road construction project on Lovell Road in Knox County will have a temporary impact on traffic.Beginning Sunday there will be lane closures on Lovell...
Sep 08, 2023
Country Music Artist Zach Bryan Arrested
Photo courtesy of WVLTCountry music artist Zach Bryan is arrested in Oklahoma.Bryan confirmed this in a statement on his social media pages. Bryan says he "had an incident with the Oklahoma Highway Pa...
Sep 08, 2023
A West Knoxville Neighborhood Speaking Out Against a Proposed Affordable Housing Development
Photo courtesy of WVLTMembers of a West Knox County neighborhood say they don’t want to a proposed affordable housing development to come to the area.The project is proposed in the Choto area ar...
Sep 07, 2023
