Category Archives: Local News Reel 3
TWRA RESCUES AND RELEASES THREE ORPHANED BEAR CUBS
SULLIVAN COUNTY, TN (WOKI/TWRA)- On the morning of May 18, 2025, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) responded to a report of a sow black bear that had been struck and killed by a vehicle a...
May 20, 2025
Knox County Schools Asking for Public Feedback on 5-Year Plan
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Board of Education is asking for public input as board members near the finishing stages of making the district's new strategic plan.The plan will set the district...
May 19, 2025
Rural Metro Fire is Investigating Two Fires, One Fire Leaves Two Firefighters Injured
Two firefighters are injured while battling a house fire in West Knox County.Jeff Bagwell with Rural Metro Fire says fire crews went to the fire in the 8200 block of Elm Hill Circle Saturday afternoon...
May 19, 2025
Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Days to begin Next Month
GATLINBURG, TN (WOKI) Great Smoky Mountains National Park will offer the first Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Day of the year on June 18. Vehicle-free days provide opportunities for pedestrians and cyclists ...
May 08, 2025
Concerts on the Square Returning to Downtown Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The City of Knoxville has announced free live music will soon return to downtown Knoxville.Concerts on the Square will be held on Tuesdays in May, June and September, a...
May 06, 2025
The Alternative was to do Nothing’ | Blount County DA Calls for Change after Former Gym Teacher‘s Sentencing
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The Blount County District Attorney behind the sentencing of a former gym teacher accused of inappropriately touching students released a statement explaining the laws ...
May 04, 2025
Gatlinburg Police Reminding People to be BearWise
Gatlinburg police reminding people that as spring is here so are the bears.Officials say whether you live here or are visiting the area, it is important to take proper precautions to remain BearWise.I...
May 01, 2025
Knox County Residents Get a Chance to Visit the Observation Deck in the Sunsphere Free
Visit Knoxville says Knox County residents can enjoy free local Sunsphere days from May through October.Those with a physical copy of their Knox County driver's license can visit the observation deck ...
Apr 28, 2025
IRS Extends Filing Deadline for Tennessee Residents
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Internal Revenue Service announces tax relief for the entire state of Tennessee affected by severe storms, tornadoes, flooding and more that began in early April.The IRS says ...
Apr 15, 2025
Seven Statues Unveiled at Covenant Health Park to Honor Black Baseball in Knoxville
The Knoxville Smokies will take to the diamond inside Covenant Health Park on April 15th, marking a new era of baseball in East Tennessee.Covenant Health Park, a joint venture by the Smokies, City of ...
Apr 09, 2025
