Category Archives: Local News
Knoxville Police Identify Man who Died in a Wrong-Way Accident on I-40 in Knox County
Knoxville Police, who are still investigating a fatal wrong-way accident on Interstate 40 in Knox County, have identified the man who died.It happened yesterday morning near Strawberry Plains Pike. Pr...
Jun 26, 2023
Medic and Bruster’s Teaming Up for Pint for a Pint
MEDIC and Bruster's are teaming up for the annual Pint for a Pint event on June 28 - 29. Donors will receive a voucher for a pint of ice cream for donating during those two days.Donors will also recei...
Jun 26, 2023
State Offering Nearly $200M in School Safety Grants
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee (Governor’s Office Video Message)Nashville, TN (WOKI) In a video appeal to education leaders across Tennessee Wednesday, Governor Bill Lee announced that nearly $200 ...
Jun 21, 2023
Roane County Suspect Charged, Indicted After Deadly Shooting
Brian Wilson (Courtesy RCSO)Roane County, TN (WOKI) A suspect in a Roane County shooting that happened in March has been indicted and charged by a Roane County grand jury.One woman died and two other ...
Jun 21, 2023
TWRA says a Fisherman has Died on the Holston River in Grainger County
An investigation is underway after a fisherman from South Carolina dies after he fell from a boat into the Holston River in Grainger County.The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says it happened yes...
Jun 21, 2023
A LaFollette Woman Facing Multiple Felony Charges for Reportedly Stealing Lawn Decorations at Food City Stores in Several East Tennessee Cities
Photo courtesy of WVLTA LaFollette woman allegedly has stolen more than $15,000 in lawn decorations outside of Food City stores across East Tennessee.According to the Loudon Police Department, Ginger ...
Jun 21, 2023
TDOT Launching Project Milkweed to Help Restore and Preserve Habitats for Monarch Butterflies and Other Pollinator Species
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announces the launch of Project Milkweed, a new mail-order resource aimed at restoring and preserving habitats for monarch butterflies and other polli...
Jun 21, 2023
Hunter Biden, President Biden’s Son, is Charged by Federal Prosecutors with Tax and Weapons Offenses
Photo courtesy of WVLTFox News reporting that President Biden's son Hunter has reached a tentative agreement with federal prosecutors to plead guilty to two minor tax crimes including failing to pay f...
Jun 20, 2023
Police in McMinn County are Investigating after a Body is Found Near Decatur Pike
Photo courtesy of WVLTPolice are investigating after a body is found in McMinn County.The Athens Police Department says the body was found yesterday (Monday) afternoon in a wooded area near Decatur Pi...
Jun 20, 2023
Knox County Receives a Grant Worth over One Million Dollars to Construct a New Greenway and Pedestrian Bridge
Knox County Engineering and Public Works received $1.5 million from TDOT as part of the Transportation Alternatives Program Grant. The funding from this grant will go towards the construction of the P...
Jun 20, 2023
