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One Dead in Road Rage Shooting, White Pine Police Say
White Pine, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: The White Pine Police Department is investigating after officers say a road rage incident turned into a deadly shooting Monday morning.Officers responded to Roy Messer Hi...
Sep 23, 2024
Great Smoky Mountain Flint Gap Fire Update
GATLINBURG, TN-The Flint Gap Fire is now 75% contained. Yesterday, firefighters hiked into the fire and continued to safely secure the perimeter and put out hot spots. Today fire crews continue to wor...
Sep 22, 2024
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee Warning of Impersonators Trying to Get Donations
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee is putting the word out, warning people that impersonators are trying to get "donations" for the group.“These parties may use buckets and display Secon...
Sep 19, 2024
Federal Board Votes to Restore Clingmans Dome Name Back to Kuwohi
Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) The U.S. Board on Geographic Names' Domestic Names Committee voted, unanimously, today (Wednesday) to change the name of a popular spot in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park...
Sep 18, 2024
Almost 70 Dogs Found Malnourished and Neglected at Dandridge Non-Profit, Woman Charged with Multiple
A woman who ran an animal rescue out of her home in Dandridge where 68 dogs were found malnourished and neglected is charged with multiple counts of aggravated animal cruelty.The nonprofit, "A Life 2 ...
Sep 18, 2024
University of Tennessee Announces New Ticket Fee to Pay Student Athletes
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The cost of UT football tickets is rising as the sport enters the era of revenue sharing with players.Tennessee Athletics Director Danny White said future season tickets would com...
Sep 17, 2024
Medic Leading LifeSouth Blood Center of Florida in Annual Blood Competition, Still has Critical Need for O- and O+ Blood Types
MEDIC Regional Blood Center’s annual competition against LifeSouth Blood Center out of Florida is underway and Medic is beating them 411 units to 287 in the first day.All eligible donors are enc...
Sep 17, 2024
An Investigation is Underway Following a Fatal Crash in Powell
The Knox County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash in Powell.KCSO and Rural Metro Fire say the crash happened when a car hit a pole in the 7900 block of Collier Road yesterday (Monday) mo...
Sep 16, 2024
GatlinBURGER Week Returns to East Tennessee
Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) The grand celebration for the All-American classic burger known as GatlinBURGER Week is underway!GatlinBURGER Week runs through Saturday, September 21 and features participating ...
Sep 16, 2024
Sevierville 11-year-old Battling Rare Virus from Mosquitoes
An 11 year-old girl in Sevierville is battling a rare virus from mosquitoes.According to the CDC, less than 100 people in the US are infected with the La Crosse virus each year, with most of the ...
Sep 12, 2024
