(WOKI) There is a rare super blue moon set to grace the skies this week. NASA defines the term supermoon “as either a new or full moon that happens when the moon is within 90% of perigee, its closest approach to Earth.” The moon will be closest to Earth for this orbit Wednesday morning at 11:55.…… MORE
Dandridge, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating a fatal shooting Saturday night in Dandridge. Officials with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office say deputies responded just after 8:00 p.m. to a reported shooting in the 500 block of Daisy Way, finding two gunshot victims. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, a woman…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Fire Department continues to investigate a large commercial fire happening overnight Thursday in North Knoxville. Crews were called to the scene at the Fort Loudon Waste and Recycling facility on Hancock street around 10:30 for a fully-involved fire inside a large metal warehouse. Fire investigators are still working to determine…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Millions of dollars in state money is going to parks across the state, including right here in East Tennessee. The state’s Office of Outdoor Recreation says they’re giving away over $21 million dollars in grants to parks in Tennessee, all through a program (Local Parks and Recreation Fund), that helps buy land…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: Knoxville city officials continue to need your help in finding a missing park statue. It’s a bronze statue of two children sitting on a bench reading. Officials in Knox County say the statue was stolen from Strickland Park just a few weeks ago and has still not been found. If you…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) As students across East Tennessee head back to class, parents and teachers are getting the chance to weigh-in on what their kids are being taught, focusing specifically on English Language Arts (ELA). This comes in the form of a survey that anyone can access. Topics on the survey could directly…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Despite recent protest, another high rise is coming to downtown Knoxville. The Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission approved the development last week. It’s going to be on the corner of West Hill Avenue and Locust Street, extending down toward the river. The high rise will be 18 stories with 270 apartments on top…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The University of Tennessee is putting student safety first, announcing the release of an updated mobile app, Safe at UT. UT officials say the app will allow students, faculty, and staff to communicate a variety of concerns to the appropriate officials and includes updated features such as a mobile blue light and…… MORE
Claiborne County, TN (WOKI) Three minors have now been charged in connection to an “incident” that happened at Claiborne High School. The news coming from District Attorney General Jared Effler’s office is the latest update in an ongoing investigation by the New Tazewell Police Department and the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office. Less than a week…… MORE
Claiborne County, TN (WOKI) The Claiborne County Director of Schools has now spoken about an ongoing hazing investigation involving students. The Claiborne Co. Board of Education hosted a meeting Thursday night just days after Claiborne High School head football coach Nathan Medlin resigned from his job ahead of the season. Director of Schools Meredith Medley…… MORE
