Category Archives: Local News Reel 2

Airport Projects Busy Fall Break – Passengers Need to Be At Airport Hours Before Flight
From Friday, October 4, 2024 - Thursday, October 17, 2024, McGhee Tyson Airport is expecting higher than normal passenger numbers that will create longer lines at the airline and rental car counters a...
Cumulus Media Oct 04, 2024

Monroe County Man Indicted for Sexual Battery at EMS Center, TBI Says
Madisonville, TN (WOKI) A man in Monroe County is in prison accused of sexual assault.The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says they started investigating complaints about a possible assault back in ...
Cumulus Media Oct 03, 2024
Knoxville Police Department Says Overnight Shooting was ‘Targeted’
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPATE: The Knoxville Police Department is asking for information following what they say was a “targeted” shooting overnight resulting in a fatality.KPD says officers ...
Cumulus Media Oct 02, 2024

GSMNP to Reopen US 441, Other Roads Wednesday
Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) Officials with the National Park Service delivering some welcome news Tuesday afternoon as Hurricane Helene recovery continues in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.NPS says...
Cumulus Media Oct 01, 2024

Many Roads Remain Closed in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Outdoor Recreation Discouraged
Great Smoky National Park is receiving many questions regarding the status of the park and surrounding areas. We posted the below update on social media and the park website this evening (Monday 9/30/...
Cumulus Media Sep 30, 2024

Four Confirmed Weather-Related Deaths in Upper East Tennessee
There are four weather related deaths in Tennessee in the aftermath of Hurricane Helena.At least 93 deaths have been reported across 6 states.The confirmed deaths are out of Johnson and Unicoi countie...
Cumulus Media Sep 29, 2024

TBI ESTABLISHES HOTLINE TO COORDINATE MISSING PERSONS REPORTS IN EAST TENNESSEE FLOOD EMERGENCY
NASHVILLE – EAST TENNESSEE (TBI / WOKI)- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has established a hotline to coordinate reports of missing persons in the areas affected by the recent severe flood...
Cumulus Media Sep 28, 2024

UT Student Charged with Attempted Murder after Assault on Campus, Police Say
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A University of Tennessee student has been charged with attempted murder after an "altercation" with another student.Officials with the university's police department say 19-year-...
Cumulus Media Sep 27, 2024

Kingston Man Convicted of Federal Child Sex Crimes
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Kingston man is facing life in prison after being convicted Wednesday of multiple federal child sex crimes.Department of Justice officials announcing 34-year-old Christopher Edw...
Cumulus Media Sep 26, 2024

Law Enforcement Training Scheduled at Morristown-Hamblen West High School Canceled
9/26/24 Update: Event canceled due to severe weather forecast for area. Officials with Hamblen County Schools making the announcement this (Thursday) afternoon say impending weather has caused them to...
Cumulus Media Sep 26, 2024