Nashville, TN (WOKI) In a video appeal to education leaders across Tennessee Wednesday, Governor Bill Lee announced that nearly $200 million in grants aimed at increasing student safety is now available to both public and non-public schools. The money will come from two programs established in the “School Safety Bill” passed by the General Assembly…… MORE
Roane County, TN (WOKI) A suspect in a Roane County shooting that happened in March has been indicted and charged by a Roane County grand jury. One woman died and two other people were injured in the attack by 46 year old Brian Wilson at Midtown Auto Body on Roane State Highway in Harriman. Wilson…… MORE
An investigation is underway after a fisherman from South Carolina dies after he fell from a boat into the Holston River in Grainger County. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says it happened yesterday (Tuesday) downstream of Smoky Island near Mary Lane in Rutledge. 75 year-old Robert Cogan fell overboard from a drift boat while on…… MORE
A LaFollette woman allegedly has stolen more than $15,000 in lawn decorations outside of Food City stores across East Tennessee. According to the Loudon Police Department, Ginger Smallwood went to Food City locations in Knoxville, Vonore, Lafollette and Anderson County and took Bear statues and Big Foot displays as well as other items. It is…… MORE
Lenior City Police asking for help to find the suspect that fired shots in a Walmart. It happened last night at the Walmart on Highway 321 a little after 8 p.m. Police say the shots were fired at the ceiling and no injuries were reported. Mayor Tony Aikens says he’s hopeful someone will come forward…… MORE
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announces the launch of Project Milkweed, a new mail-order resource aimed at restoring and preserving habitats for monarch butterflies and other pollinator species across Tennessee. Project Milkweed provides free native milkweed seeds to Tennesseans upon completion of an online form. Orders are taken on a rolling basis and will be fulfilled during…… MORE
Fox News reporting that President Biden’s son Hunter has reached a tentative agreement with federal prosecutors to plead guilty to two minor tax crimes including failing to pay federal income tax and admit to the facts of a gun charge under terms that would likely keep him out of jail, according to court papers filed…… MORE
Police are investigating after a body is found in McMinn County. The Athens Police Department says the body was found yesterday (Monday) afternoon in a wooded area near Decatur Pike and Clark Street. The body was taken to the medical examiner’s office to identify the body and determine the cause of death.… MORE
Knox County Engineering and Public Works received $1.5 million from TDOT as part of the Transportation Alternatives Program Grant. The funding from this grant will go towards the construction of the Powell Greenway and Pedestrian Bridge. The greenway will connect the sidewalks of Powell Drive with the existing greenway on W Emory Road near Powell…… MORE
Another important milestone for Dollywood’s newest resort property, the much-anticipated Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort, takes place on June 26 as guests can begin making reservations for stays this fall. The earliest available stay date is November 3, 2023. On June 26, guests can visit Dollywood.com/HeartSong and search available dates to plan their visit to…… MORE
