Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) Former University of Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt has been hired, but he won’t be returning to the college scene. Our news partner, WVLT, reports Pruitt is now working as a PE teacher at Planview High School in DeKalb County in Alabama. Pruitt was hired during a Thursday morning board…… MORE
Jonesborough, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville woman is arrested in Washington County for flashing inmates housed inside the Washington County Detention Center. Washington County Sheriff’s Office officials say 28 year-old Elizabeth Laster was charged with Indecent Exposure after deputies discovered her in the parking lot beside her vehicle exposing various body parts in the direction of…… MORE
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be conducting an Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) compliance checkpoint on the Campbell County section of the North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area on July 28, 2023, from 4-11 p.m. The checkpoint will be conducted in the Asbury’s Gate vicinity of Walnut Mountain on the Sunquist Unit. Hooved animal riding, bicycling, and…… MORE
We now know the number of Knox County students who will be impacted by Tennessee’s new third grade retention law. Knox County school officials say 32 students will have to repeat third grade this year under the new state law. Third graders who didn’t score proficient on the English section of the TCAP test were…… MORE
An investigation is underway following an early morning fatal multi-vehicle crash on Clinton Highway in Anderson County which closed the road for hours. Tennessee Highway Patrol confirming a motorcyclist died in the crash which happened at Old Clinton Highway. The road has partially re-opened as of noon (7/27)… MORE
Knox County, TN (WOKI) Drivers who use Maryville Pike will need to find an alternate route for a few days as a portion of the road will be closed for overpass repairs. The Tennessee Department of Transportation sharing that information Wednesday, July 26 saying the highway will be closed to thru traffic between Alberta Drive…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Six men from Flint, Michigan are arrested in Knoxville after making off with over $11,000 worth of electronic equipment from a Johnson City Walmart. Knoxville Police Department officials say the six were apprehended after attempting to return the stolen goods, for cash, at a Knoxville location. Police say among the stolen items…… MORE
Hot weather is forecast for East Tennessee for the remainder of this week, and KUB wants customers to know how to manage their utility usage and stay cool. The following tips can help save money and reduce excessive use of utilities in preparation for rising temperatures. KUB works to promote sustainability in all facets of…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation continues into Saturday’s shooting death in Oak Ridge. Oak Ridge Police Department officials say officers responded to S. Benedict Avenue around 10:30 p.m. to find 32 year-old Javon Ellis suffering from gunshot wounds. Ellis was taken to a local hospital for treatment but died shortly after arriving. ORPD detectives are…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Recent lab reports confirm that West Nile Virus has been detected in Culex mosquitoes found in the Inskip area of Knoxville. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Knox County Health Department (KCHD) plan to spray for mosquitoes in the area on Thursday, July 27 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.…… MORE
