Category Archives: Local News
An Investigation is Underway after Numerous People are Injured in a Shooting at a Block Party in the Scarboro Neighborhood in Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge, Tennessee (WOKI) - A shooting has occurred in the early morning (Sunday) hours at a blockparty in the Scarboro neighborhood around S. Benedict Avenue in Oak Ridge. A number of people have b...
May 26, 2025
Knox County to Offer Free Dental Care for Kids and Teens This Summer
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Children and young adults in Knox County can receive free dental care this summer through the Knox County Health Department.Health department officials say several services will b...
May 14, 2025
Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Days to begin Next Month
GATLINBURG, TN (WOKI) Great Smoky Mountains National Park will offer the first Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Day of the year on June 18. Vehicle-free days provide opportunities for pedestrians and cyclists ...
May 08, 2025
Concerts on the Square Returning to Downtown Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The City of Knoxville has announced free live music will soon return to downtown Knoxville.Concerts on the Square will be held on Tuesdays in May, June and September, a...
May 06, 2025
The Alternative was to do Nothing’ | Blount County DA Calls for Change after Former Gym Teacher‘s Sentencing
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The Blount County District Attorney behind the sentencing of a former gym teacher accused of inappropriately touching students released a statement explaining the laws ...
May 04, 2025
The Alternative was to do Nothing’ | Blount County DA Calls for Change after Former Gym Teacher‘s Sentencing
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The Blount County District Attorney behind the sentencing of a former gym teacher accused of inappropriately touching students released a statement explaining the laws ...
May 04, 2025
Body Found Along Nolichucky River Identified as Man Missing from Flooding Caused by Helene
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WVLT) – A body found along the Nolichucky River on Thursday has been identified as a man who went missing from flooding caused by Helene.The body was found Thursday afternoo...
May 04, 2025
Gatlinburg Police Reminding People to be BearWise
Gatlinburg police reminding people that as spring is here so are the bears.Officials say whether you live here or are visiting the area, it is important to take proper precautions to remain BearWise.I...
May 01, 2025
Cherokee National Forest Crews to Close Road for Repairs
Newport, TN (WOKI) The U.S. Forest Service announcing Wednesday that crews would be closing a portion of Rocky Top Road in the Cherokee National Forest for road repairs in June.According to officials,...
Apr 30, 2025
Synchronous Firefly Lottery and Viewing Dates for 2025
GATLINBURG, Tenn.- Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host its annual synchronous firefly viewing opportunity at Elkmont from May 29-June 5. The public can apply for this opportunity by entering...
Apr 29, 2025
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