Knoxville, TN (WOKI) On Sunday morning, Knoxville Police Department Chief Paul Noel announced the death of Officer Wisbens Antoine, a member of the 2023-B Basic Recruit Class. According to KPD, Antoine, 32, collapsed during a routine physical training session at the end of a mile-and-a-half run on Friday afternoon. KPD reports that the reasons for…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Fire Department investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire early this morning at an East Knoxville Restaurant. KFD officials say crews were dispatched just before 12:30 a.m. to the scene of a fire at Buddy’s bar-b-q on Magnolia Avenue. When fire crews arrived, they saw heavy smoke coming…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) A federal judge Friday grants a preliminary injunction in favor of Tennessee and Virginia in their fight against the NCAA. “It is hereby ORDERED that, effective immediately, Defendant NCAA; its servants, agents, and employees; and all persons in active conce11 or participation with the NCAA, are restrained and enjoined from…… MORE
Morristown, TN (WOKI) E. Morris Blvd. in Morristown is reopened to traffic, but firefighters remain on the scene of a fire at a decades-old sign shop in the city. Morristown firefighters were dispatched Friday afternoon to the scene of a structure fire reported at Morristown Signs in the 1700 block of E. Morris Blvd; the…… MORE
Lenoir City, TN (WOKI) The “No Wake Zone” at Fort Loudon Marina has been expanded to allow for cleanup efforts following last month’s dock collapse due to heavy snowfall. Officials with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency making the announcement Friday say the “No Wake Zone” expansion will be in effect for 180 days to allow…… MORE
Nashville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) The Knoxville lawmaker looking to unseat U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn has introduced a bill to raise our state’s minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $20. The bill, HB 2602/SB 2646, was introduced by Representative Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville and Senator Sara Kyle, D-Memphis on January 31. It aims to increase the…… MORE
MEDIC Regional Blood Center to Celebrate Leap Day. MEDIC is encouraging everyone to use their extra day of the year to save lives and will reward donors with a one-time special edition tumbler for their donation on February 29th. Tumblers are first-come, first-served and while supplies last. To schedule your appointment please go to https://medicblood.org/…… MORE
The Blount County Sheriff’s Office with a scam warning if you buy a shirt or other things in memory of fallen Deputy Greg McCowan and or Deputy Shelby Eggers. They say the families of both deputies have approved three T-shirts where all the money will be donated to them. One is at Pokey Sports in…… MORE
A wildfire in Campbell County has grown. Crews say the fire has grown and strong winds may have been a factor. At last check that fire burned 115 acres is 50% contained according to the Tennessee Division of Forestry. Crews say 30 to 50 homes could be in danger. Strong winds and steep slopes are…… MORE
Morristown, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: In the latest update from the Morristown Police Department, Brayan Lopez was reportedly found safe Friday afternoon. ORIGINAL STORY: Investigators with the Morristown Police Department are asking for help to find a missing teen. Officials are searching for 16-year-old Brayan Lopez who was reported missing by his parents Friday morning. He…… MORE
