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The Aurora Borealis May be Seen in East Tennessee this Weekend
For the first time since, 2005, NOAA has issued a G4 (severe) geomagnetic storm watch over the northern half of the U.S.The storm could even bring aurora borealis, or northern lights, to East Tennesse...
May 10, 2024
LMU Names New President
Harrogate, TN (WOKI / WVLT) Lincoln Memorial University has named their next president.Dr. Jason McConnell, who has served as the interim president since January 1, 2024 will now fill the role on a fu...
May 09, 2024
Former Utility Manager Pleads Guilty after State’s Investigation into ‘Questionable’ Overtime
Morristown, TN (WOKI) The former Witt Utilities Board general manager has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Inv...
May 09, 2024
East Tennessee Storms Shut Down 11 Roads in Sevier County
Sevier County, TN (WOKI) If you are traveling in Sevier County, you will need to take several road closures into account when choosing your routes Thursday. Severe storms that moved through East Tenne...
May 09, 2024
Loudon Police Asking for Help to Find a Missing Man
Officials with the Loudon Police Department are asking for help finding Kevin Cruze, who has been missing since May 1st leaving his Loudon home.Cruze is 5-foot-3-inches tall, and 120 pounds with hazel...
May 09, 2024
A Knox County Man is Sentenced, Facing Jail Time for Assault and Kidnapping
A Knox County man is facing jail time accused of kidnapping and assaulting his girlfriend.Timothy Stanton is sentenced to 12 years in prison without parole. District Attorney Charme Allen Stanton lock...
May 09, 2024
Name a Parakeet after Mom for Mother’s Day at Zoo Knoxville
Zoo Knoxville is hoping to help you out this year for a gift for Mom, but you do need to act fast. For a $10 donation to the Zoo, you can symbolically name a parakeet after your Mom. Each donation als...
May 09, 2024
Man Taken to Hospital after Officer-Involved Shooting at Clayton Park, Knox Co. Sheriff Says
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A man is taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon following an officer-involved shooting in Knox County.Officials with the Knox County Sheriff's Office say deputies were trying t...
May 08, 2024
Knoxville Police Department Releases Body Camera Footage from West Knoxville Officer-Involved Shooting
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department has released body camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that happened in West Knoxville last month.KPD says the shooting happened April ...
May 08, 2024
Hamblen County School Damaged by Severe Weather, All Students Safe, Superintendent Says
Russellville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) Russellville Intermediate Elementary School in Hamblen County was damaged by severe weather Wednesday.Superintendent Arnold Bunch Jr. tells WVLT News that all students a...
May 08, 2024
