The Tennessee Department of Transportation say Interstate 40 is back open across Cocke County. One lane is open in each direction between mile marker 451 (just before the TN/NC state line) and approximately mile marker 446. This opening is for local traffic, and not into North Carolina. I-40 is open as normal leading up to…… MORE
UPDATED STORY: (WOKI) The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has issued a temporary water contact advisory which is still in effect until further notice. Matt Cameron with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says you shouldn’t eat fish or come in contact with waters flooded by Helene.. TVA has deployed a one-mile-wide boom across Douglas…… MORE
Parrottsville, TN (WOKI) A Cocke County police officer is under investigation for nearly $100K in questionable reimbursements from the town of Parrottsville. The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office says that the town of Parrottsville issued 25 reimbursement checks, totaling over $470,000, to the unnamed officer as repayment for the officer using personal funds to purchase 70 vehicles…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) In coordination with DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, the Knoxville Police Department and Metro Drug Coalition are teaming up for a medication take back event this weekend. The event will be held Saturday, October 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Food City on Mountain Grove Drive in…… MORE
The historic Biltmore Estate has announced its plan to reopen on November 2nd after closing to repair damages following Helene. Biltmore staff says it’s just in time for their seasonal Christmas at Biltmore. The yearly holiday event lasts until January and features the estate covered in Christmas decorations from wreaths to garlands as well as…… MORE
The Southeastern Conference has fined the University of Tennessee after fans stormed the field following Saturday night’s win over the Alabama Crimson Tide. The $100,000 fine, which was handed down yesterday (Sunday), is a result of SEC‘s policy that went into effect in June of last year. Schools are fined $100,000 for their first offense,…… MORE
Hurricane Helene Recovery Roadway Closures as of October 18, 2024. Click on the map for a higher resolution image. Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) crews are working to assess damage, inspect all state-owned bridges, and repair connectivity in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which hit Tennessee on September 27, 2024. The counties with the most…… MORE
Loudon County, TN (WOKI) A Canadian woman is arrested Thursday in Loudon County, accused of bilking people out of at least $60,000 in a scamming operation. Officials with the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office say Soki Hangi of Quebec was part of a scamming operation spanning Loudon and Monroe Counties wherein the suspects were calling older…… MORE
The Tennessee Valley Authority is sharing its findings after its evaluation of the Nolichucky Dam. Crews were running inspections to see what needs to be fixed after massive flooding from Helene. Crews say they used high-tech equipment like underwater remote control cameras and drones around the dam and engineers will continue to evaluate the area…… MORE
Nearly three weeks after severe flooding devastated parts of Tennessee and North Carolina, people are still pouring into the impacted areas and offering help. Brian Minton owns a farm in Dandridge and has been to Asheville for several days over the last two weeks. He‘s shared what he’s seen on social media, and immediately received…… MORE
