Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knox County leaders have launched a proposal to acquire the site of a North Knoxville recycling facility prone to fires and currently owned by a company that owed hundreds of thousands in back taxes. The agreement, which still needs to be approved by Knox County Commission, proposes the county take over two…… MORE
A man wanted on rape of a child charges out of Alcoa is arrested in Kentucky. U.S. Marshals and investigators checked multiple residences throughout Knoxville, Blount County and Loudon County to find Horacio Mejia-Villegas. He was charged with rape of a child and aggravated sexual battery out of Alcoa. Detectives found he was taken to…… MORE
Murfreesboro, TN (WOKI) University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd delivered his annual ‘State of the University’ address Thursday. Boyd says that after 230 years, the state of the university is stronger than it’s ever been. “I’m happy to report that after 230 years, the state of the university is stronger than it’s ever been…… MORE
Nashville, TN (WOKI) Governor Bill Lee has signed a bill that will give a 130% refund of property taxes to those whose home was damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Helene. However, only one owner per property is eligible for the relief, and if more than one owner requests relief, the payment will be sent to…… MORE
Sullivan County, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: Megan Boswell, the Sullivan County mom found guilty of murdering her 15 month-old daughter, Evelyn, will now spend decades behind bars. The jury in the case rendering a unanimous sentence on the first-degree murder charges against Boswell Thursday afternoon, sentencing her to life in prison for each of the three…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) In the wake of devastation wrought months ago by Hurricane Helene comes some good news for Cocke County. The Federal Emergency Management Agency will cover 75% of the cost to rebuild Conway Bridge, a historic structure in Cocke County. The bridge, previously spanning the Nolichucky River, was built around 1925 and was…… MORE
Morristown, TN (WOKI) A woman is injured, one dog is dead, another missing and some others injured following a van crash in Morristown. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says the crash happened on I-81 South near mile marker 17 when the van, driven by a 51-year-old woman from New Mexico, ran into the back of a…… MORE
Alcoa, TN (WOKI) A Maryville City Schools teacher is facing drug and DUI charges following a traffic stop on February 8. According to charging documents, Alex Rouse was stopped by an Alcoa Police Department officer around 2:30 p.m. for reckless driving. The report also indicates that Rouse did not pass field tests for sobriety and…… MORE
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Wednesday, February 12, 2025) — With hiring events in full swing for Dollywood’s 40th anniversary season, another national publication has recognized Dollywood as one of America’s best. Announced today, Forbes has placed Dollywood on its 10th annual list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. The Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, park is the only theme park to rank on…… MORE
Governor Bill Lee has signed the Education Freedom Act, which passed during last month’s specially called legislative session, into law solidifying its place in Tennessee’s education system. Lee signed his landmark school choice program yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon. The $500 million plan gives 20,000 Tennessee students around $7,000 in public funds to pay for private school…… MORE
