An East Tennessee school system is asking police to investigate a hazing incident. WVLT is working to learn more about what happened and who is involved but Claiborne County Sheriff Bob Brooks says school officials at Claiborne County High School called the Sheriff’s Office to report the incident. The New Tazewell Police Department is leading…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Thousands of East Tennesseans are without power after storms move through the area this afternoon (Tuesday). Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and Flash Flooding affecting many counties and motorists evening commute with several interstate ramps under water during rush hour. Flood waters quickly receded in many areas but one person was rescued after driving…… MORE
Knoxville – As Knox Countians head to the polls on Thursday, the Election Commission wants to issue a few reminders. TIMES FOR VOTING POLLS ARE OPEN ON THURSDAY FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM. Any voter in line by 8:00 pm will be allowed to vote. THE BALLOT Voters will be asked “In which Primary…… MORE
Over 31,000 people cast their ballots during early voting in the August 1st, 2024 Knox General, State & Federal Primary and Town of Farragut Municipal Elections. Just over 2,000 of those votes were absentee votes cast. If you missed early voting but still want to cast your ballot in the race for U.S. Senate and…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) This Wednesday, July 31, you can help save a life and get a ticket to Anakeesta! MEDIC Regional Blood Center is offering the free ticket to Anakeesta during this one day only event. Donors will also receive a special edition summer beach towel and a Texas Roadhouse coupon. All incentives are while…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire is investigating an East Knoxville house fire that leaves 4 people without a place to call home. Crews called to the 500 block of Ben Hur Avenue Saturday afternoon and found heavy smoke and flames coming from the residence. No one was at home at the time and a dog was outside…… MORE
FAFSA Completion Events for High School Graduates and Adults at Multiple American Job Centers in East Tennessee The American Job Centers of East Tennessee are partnering with the UT Educational Opportunity Center in August to hold FAFSA Completion Events. These FAFSA Completion Events are designed for high school graduates and for adults who want to…… MORE
Pigeon Forge, TN (WOKI) Dollywood’s “Public Employees Appreciation Days” are back! The program offers discounted admission to the theme park, just $45 plus tax, to qualifying employees from July 29 to September 15. Members of the military, first responders, school system employees, government employees and medical employees are eligible. Those interested just need to verify…… MORE
Tennessee’s traditional sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies and computers begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2024. During this time clothing, school supplies and computers may be purchased tax-free. Certain restrictions apply. Items sold online are also eligible. Items must be…… MORE
Rutledge, TN (WOKI) A lineman with Appalachian Electric Cooperative who died on the job Tuesday morning has been identified. AEC officials say crews were working in Grainger County around 9:20 a.m. when “an electrical contact occurred on the site.” The person involved, identified as Nathan Potter, was taken to the hospital but died. In a…… MORE
