Category Archives: Local News
Pat Summitt Foundation to Honor LVFL’s Birthday with New Program
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) The Pat Summitt Foundation is expected to rollout a new nationwide program in honor of the Lady VFL's 72nd birthday.Created by the foundation with help from the University ...
Jun 13, 2024
One Dead after Cumberland County Wrong-Way Motorcycle Crash, Report Says
Cumberland County, TN (WOKI) A person is dead following a motorcycle crash Wednesday in Cumberland County.The crash happened on I-40 East around 8:00 p.m. near mile marker 336, between Rockwood and Cr...
Jun 13, 2024
A TBI Amber Alert Remains Active for Summer Wells, Missing Almost 3 Years out of Hawkins County
A TBI Amber Alert remains active for missing, now 8 year-old Summer Wells out of Hawkins County.This Saturday marks three years since then five-year-old Summer Wells disappeared from her home on Ben H...
Jun 13, 2024
Mother of Missing Tennessee Teen in Florida Arrested, Police Say
Pensacola, FL (WOKI) The biological mother of Abigail Velez, the 16-year-old Tennessee girl who went missing in Pensacola, Florida last week, is facing charges.Pensacola police say Crystal Hornsby was...
Jun 12, 2024
Person Drowns at Fort Loudon State Park, Police Say
Vonore, TN (WOKI) One man is dead after drowning at Fort Loudon State Historic Park in Vonore.Officials with the Vonore Police Department say the drowning occurred around 5:30 Tuesday evening.They add...
Jun 12, 2024
Knoxville City Council Approves Resolution Which Unlocks Money for Non-Profits and a Rezoning Request for the Sunsphere
The Knoxville City Council approves a resolution that would unlock $150,000 to nonprofits and organizations focused on revitalizing East Knoxville.That money would be provided through a grant from the...
Jun 12, 2024
TVA Conversion of Kingston Fossil Plant Sparking Concerns for Some, Community Meetings are Planned
Community members in three Tennessee cities will have open houses to discuss their thoughts on the proposed Ridgeline Pipeline.In April, TVA announced plans that the Kingston Fossil Plant would be con...
Jun 12, 2024
TBI Endangered Child Alert for Missing Claiborne County Girl has Ended
UPDATE: Some good news this morning as the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says the Endangered Child Alert for 5 year-old October Cooper out of Claiborne County has ended after the little girl was f...
Jun 11, 2024
The Two Blount County Deputies Shot are Identified, Suspect in Custody
Updated story: 6/11/24 11:28 p.m. The Blount County Deputies injured in a shooting responding to a domestic disturbance are identified and the suspect is in custody.The shooting happened yesterday aft...
Jun 11, 2024
Blount County Deputies Respond to Shots Fired in Rockford
Rockford, TN (WOKI) The Blount County Sheriff's Office has responded to shots being fired on Old Knoxville Highway near Jacob Springs Road Tuesday afternoon.They are asking motorists to please find an...
Jun 11, 2024
