Category Archives: Local News
FBI Arrest Kentucky Man After Finding Human Bones being Used as Furniture in His Home
Photo courtesy of WVLTAn unsettling story from Kentucky.FBI agents served a federal search warrant at an apartment in Mount Washington and discovered dozens of human bones inside, some of which were b...
Jul 14, 2023
TWRA Confirms New State Record for Blue Catfish Caught
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has confirmed a new state record for a blue catfish caught by the same man who held the previous record set just last year. Micka Burkhart landed the huge fish ...
Jul 14, 2023
All Lanes Have Re-Opened Following a Hazmat Situation on I-75 South in Campbell County
Updated story: Interstate 75 South in Campbell County has re-opened this afternoon after the interstate being shut down due to a hazmat situation following an accident involving three commercial vehic...
Jul 14, 2023
TWRA: Four Kids Injured in Tellico Lake Boating Crash
WindRiver Marina at Tellico LakeSource: Google Earth September 2015Lenoir City, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency reports four children were injured in a boating crash Wednesday, July 1...
Jul 13, 2023
Four Arrested in Cocke County “Stairway to Heroin” Drug Bust
Courtesy: Cocke County Sheriff’s OfficeNewport, TN (WOKI) A Facebook post from the sheriff’s office says a “Stairway to Heroin” is shut down and four people are arrested early ...
Jul 13, 2023
SNAP Recipients Falling Victim to Fraudulent Activity According to Tennessee Department of Human Services
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP recipients urged to beware after the Tennessee Department of Human Services says some cardholders have reported their benefits stolen.Officials say fr...
Jul 13, 2023
SNAP Recipients Falling Victim to Fraudulent Activity According to Tennessee Department of Human Services
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP recipients urged to beware after the Tennessee Department of Human Services says some cardholders have reported their benefits stolen.Officials say fr...
Jul 13, 2023
Authorities Identify Victim in Fatal Alcoa Highway Accident while Investigation Continues
Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal accident on Alcoa Highway and have now identified the victim.KPD says 38 year-old Kimberly Mendes was killed in yesterday morning’s crash near Cherokee...
Jul 13, 2023
Popular Norris Lake Access Point to Close for Several Weeks
Source: Google EarthKnoxville, TN (WOKI) Beginning July 17, boating enthusiasts frequenting Brogan's Access Area on Norris Lake will have to find alternate means of accessing the lake.The Tennessee Wi...
Jul 12, 2023
Tennessee Announces Annual Sales Tax Holiday for Back-to-School Bargains
Nashville, TN (WOKI) Tennessee’s traditional sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies and computers is right around the corner!From July 28th through July 30th, clothing, school supplies a...
Jul 12, 2023
