Sevierville, TN (WOKI) Pop-up storms resulted in flash flooding and stranded campers over the weekend in Sevierville. Sevierville Fire Department officials say thunderstorms caused flash flooding in the mountains with water rushing downstream into the Little Pigeon River and trapping several campers on an island in the river. SFD reports rescuers were able to reach…… MORE
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office releases a message from their Deputy, Dalton Swanger, who was seriously injured while responding to call. KCSO updates and information follows Deputy Swanger’s message. A message from Deputy Swanger- It’s been a crazy couple of weeks, and I haven’t had the chance to speak to everyone directly. First, I want…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT/WOKI) – Zoo Knoxville announcing names for some of their newest residents after asking for votes to name them. After going through more than 700 entries, the zoo narrowed the list down to five for each species their new red wolf pups and bat-eared fox kits.. The options that were…… MORE
Knox County Schools is announcing its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The 2025-26 school year begins on Aug. 7, and families that are unable to pay for breakfast and lunch meals at school – or do not attend a…… MORE
There’s new information about the suspect in a multi-county chase which gives more insight into what happened. WVLT News obtained the arrest report for Paxton Tassell, which outlines what police say happened after he left the Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxville. Tassell was driving Jeep Wrangler when he led officers in Knox County on a…… MORE
WHO: MEDIC Regional Blood Center and Dollywood WHAT: MEDIC Blood Donors to Receive Dollywood Ticket WHEN: July 21 – 25 – Appointment Only! WHERE: Donor Centers and Mobile Drives WHY: Dollywood is helping MEDIC celebrate blood donors who make a successful blood donation from July 21st – 25th. Deferred donors will not receive a Dollywood…… MORE
A Knoxville man who was driving drunk is convicted of killing a woman and seriously injuring another while they were crossing the street. District Attorney General Charme Allen’s office says Knoxville Police Officers responded to a crash in the 1900 block of North Broadway on August 6th, 2022 after a car hit a man and…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (story courtesy of WVLT) – Some ongoing street maintenance in Knoxville will cause some delays through the week. There’s projects planned on several roads. Specifically, city crews are working on milling and paving projects: Milling Schedule Paving Schedule Drivers can expect crews to use flags to move cars through the construction zones, but…… MORE
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has released its second solicitation for Light Duty Zero Emission Vehicle Supply Equipment projects under the Fast Charge TN Network grant program. Funds are available for local power companies, for-profit or non-profit organizations, and government entities, including local governments or public institutions of higher education based…… MORE
KNOXVILLE – Motorists traveling on I-275 in Knox County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a significant impact on traffic. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 11, I-275 will be closed in each direction as crews work to replace the bridge over Elm Street and Bernard Avenue. Motorists can bypass the…… MORE
