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Part of Smokies Hit Hardest by Helene Set to Reopen, Park Says

Part of Smokies Hit Hardest by Helene Set to Reopen, Park Says

Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) Parts of Cataloochee Valley, the hardest-hit area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, are set to reopen, months after Hurricane Helene’s storms. Helene brought damage and death to many parts of East Tennessee, including the national park. Park officials say portions of the valley will reopen Friday, April 4 at noon…MORE

STATE ROUTE 67/91 (BROAD STREET) BRIDGE OPENING DELAYED ONE MONTH

STATE ROUTE 67/91 (BROAD STREET) BRIDGE OPENING DELAYED ONE MONTH

KNOXVILLE – Work continues on the State Route 67/91 (Broad Street) bridge in Elizabethton, which was heavily damaged by Hurricane Helene in September 2024. The due date for this project has been adjusted from the end of May to early July. East Tennessee is unique in its geological features, which can cause the modification of road…MORE

Federal Money Cut for Knox County Health Department Projects

Federal Money Cut for Knox County Health Department Projects

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Health Department is losing federal dollars that funded several initiatives aimed at keeping East Tennesseans healthy. Department officials announcing Wednesday that its Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity grant was canceled early. Though the money was always meant to be temporary, the department says the early cancellation came as a surprise.…MORE

TENNESSEE HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE LAUNCHES ‘OPERATION HANDS FREE’
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TENNESSEE HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE LAUNCHES ‘OPERATION HANDS FREE’

Tennessee (THSO – WOKI) On Tuesday, April 1, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), divisions of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, partnered with Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), local law enforcement, and other traffic safety partners for “Operation Hands Free” to crack down on violators of Tennessee’s…MORE

More Helene Repair Money Available in Three Tennessee Counties

More Helene Repair Money Available in Three Tennessee Counties

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Those whose homes were damaged by Helene in three Tennessee counties have another chance to get funding for reconstruction. The money is coming from the Appalachia Service Project, which is using money from the American Rescue Plan Act. The group is offering the funding to those who live in Cocke, Carter and…MORE

Tennessee Adds Saturday REAL ID Appointments Ahead of Federal Implementation Date

Tennessee Adds Saturday REAL ID Appointments Ahead of Federal Implementation Date

NASHVILLE, Tenn. —  With the federal REAL ID travel requirement taking effect on May 7, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security will open 19 Driver Services Centers across the state on Saturday, April 5, for REAL ID appointments only.  The special Saturday openings are being offered by appointment only and are limited to customers…MORE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. —  With the federal REAL ID travel requirement taking effect on May 7, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security will open 19 Driver Services Centers across the state on Saturday, April 5, for REAL ID appointments only.  The special Saturday openings are being offered by appointment only and are limited to customers…MORE

Tennessee Department of Transportation Traffic Alert for Alcoa Highway in Knox County

Tennessee Department of Transportation Traffic Alert for Alcoa Highway in Knox County

KNOXVILLE – Motorists traveling on Alcoa Highway (US 129/State Route 115) in Knox County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a temporary impact on traffic. Beginning on Monday, March 31, and continuing through Saturday, April 5, the contractor will perform rolling roadblocks on Alcoa Highway (US 129/State Route 115) between Woodson Drive and…MORE

Tennessee Department of Transportation Traffic Alert for Alcoa Highway in Knox County

Tennessee Department of Transportation Traffic Alert for Alcoa Highway in Knox County

KNOXVILLE – Motorists traveling on Alcoa Highway (US 129/State Route 115) in Knox County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a temporary impact on traffic. Beginning on Monday, March 31, and continuing through Saturday, April 5, the contractor will perform rolling roadblocks on Alcoa Highway (US 129/State Route 115) between Woodson Drive and…MORE