Category Archives: Local News

Zachary Hayes, 25 and Kimberly Hayes' son, was identified as a suspect in his mother's murder. (Courtesy: Blount County Sheriff’s Office)Louisville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man is in custody facin...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...