Governor Bill Lee says flags in Tennessee will fly at half-staff for the rest of the week to honor the people who died in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The most recent bout of violence began after a Hamas surprise attack against Israel on Saturday, which the Governor condemned as an act of terrorism. The date marked…… MORE
As the conflict in Israel continues, people here in East Tennessee are coming together to help those in the line of danger. The Knoxville Jewish Alliance held a prayer rally Monday night where nearly 100 people came together to pray. If you couldn’t make it to the prayer rally, there are other ways you can…… MORE
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Cumberland and Jefferson counties this Saturday. That includes cleaning fluids, pesticides, swimming pool chemicals and more. You don’t have to live in those counties to participate. You can drop-off items in Jefferson County at the Landfill, on Grove…… MORE
MEDIC currently has a critical need for O Negative blood. Demand has been high and their inventory of this blood type is less than two-days. Please go to https://medicblood.org/ to schedule your appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome.… MORE
Crossville, TN (WOKI) Rescue officials in Crossville are asking for prayers after multiple people were airlifted to different hospitals Wednesday following a crash on Highway 127 North. Officials with Crossville Fire and Rescue say two vehicles were involved and three people had to be rescued using the jaws of life. The southbound lanes of Highway…… MORE
Zoo Knoxville announced the loss of one of their zebras on Tuesday. Die Toekoms was an eight-year-old Hartmann’s mountain zebra who zoo officials said died after complications with his intestines. Officials said caretakers noticed Die Toekoms was showing signs of gastrointestinal discomfort and gave him medication to help ease the pain. They discovered a bowel…… MORE
Test Messages Will be Sent to All TVs, Radios and Cell Phones WASHINGTON — FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall. The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Rock legends Aerosmith have postponed their Knoxville “PEACE OUT” tour stop. The four-time Grammy award-winning group kicked off their 40-stop North American tour on September 2. Ticketmaster notified Knoxville ticket-holders Monday that the show, scheduled previously for January 13 at Thompson-Boling Arena, has been postponed. The show has yet to be rescheduled,…… MORE
The Dollywood Express train derails while carrying passengers in the park. It happened last (Sunday) night and all passengers were evacuated with no injuries were reported. Officials say the train, a 110-ton coal-fired steam engine, experienced a mechanical issue. The Dollywood Express takes guests on a five-mile trip around the park and through the foothills…… MORE
Updated story: Firefighters have successfully contained the 10-acre Lake Fire near backcountry campsite 87 in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Firefighters will continue to monitor the fire through the weekend. Smoke may be visible as the fire smolders in leaf litter and brush. Campsite 87 remains closed. The Lake Fire was reported at about 1:30…… MORE
