Seminar will be held on Saturday, March 1st Register at www.knoxvotes.org Knoxville – What steps do I need to take to run for elected office? Why is the ballot ordered a certain way? How do Knox County and the State of Tennessee ensure fair and accurate elections? Why did my polling place change? These are just a few…… MORE
Tazewell, TN (WOKI) Tennessee forestry officials say rain has helped contain a wildfire that broke out Sunday night on Powell Mountain in Claiborne County. According to the Division of Forestry, the fire broke out on the south side of the mountain near Snake Hollow Road, scorching 66 acres before it was 100% contained just ahead…… MORE
Crews with the Rural Metro Fire Department responding to an overturned tanker truck this (Monday) morning. The truck flipped next to a small creek in the 1600 block of Huckleberry Springs Road in east Knox County and was leaking diesel fuel and hydraulic fluid. Crews established an earth dam to prevent any additional fluid flowing…… MORE
An investigation is underway following a house fire in East Knox County. Rural Metro Fire were called to the 9300 block of Mascot Road yesterday (Sunday) morning and found a large 2 story home with fire coming from the rear and everyone inside and their pets were safely outside. Crews worked hard to limit the…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The University of Tennessee’s Police Department is warning of a scam targeting students’ families. UTPD officials say the person running the scam is calling people while posing as a member of the UT Police Department and telling potential victims that their loved one has been arrested. The scammer then demands money, specifically…… MORE
The State of the Child 2024 report in Tennessee is released. The report highlights the well-being of children, youth, and families in Tennessee. It covers topics such as health, education, economics, social factors and health data. Some key points of the report are that nearly one in four high school students considered attempting suicide within…… MORE
Oak Ridge, TN (WOKI) Authorities in Oak Ridge have identified the woman who died last week following a house fire on Sheridan Circle. Officials say firefighters were able to rescue 92-year-old Nancy Santos from the home, but she died after being taken to UT Medical Center. The city says the fire broke out around 3:00…… MORE
Knoxville Police Department detectives are investigating a shooting that happened early Thursday morning in the area of E. Magnolia Avenue and Morgan Street. At around 6:15 a.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2025, KPD officers responded to 200 E. Magnolia Avenue, where 43-year-old Travis Bullock had been shot. Bullock was transported to the UT Medical Center…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Valley Authority is reporting record energy use during frigid temperatures in our area. Officials say TVA provided over 35,300 megawatts of power at peak demand, beating out last year’s January, 17th record of just over 34,500 megawatts. TVA and power companies across the region asked customers to hold back on…… MORE
Monroe County, TN (WOKI) A deputy with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is recovering after being shot Sunday afternoon while attempting to serve a search warrant. MCSO officials say crews responded to a home on Reed Springs Road for a downed tree in the roadway. The man living in the home, Richard Brown, had an…… MORE
