Category Archives: Local News
Knoxville, Knox County taking donations and volunteers ahead of frigid weather
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Knoxville and Knox County's Office of Housing Stability is preparing for forecasted frigid temperatures, and the office needs a little help.The next week is expected to...
Jan 03, 2025
Flurries now ahead of ice potential and an extended freeze, First Alert Weather Days
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Each of these weather systems affects the next, setting the stage for a greater impact each time. While we have cold winds and flurries to snow showers for now, this le...
Jan 03, 2025
Tennessee State Parks to Host Free Guided Hikes on New Year’s Day
Nashville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) If you are looking for something to do on New Year's Day, there's no better place to go than the great outdoors!Tennessee State Parks is inviting those who wish to jumpstar...
Dec 31, 2024
Monroe County Deputy Shot While Serving Warrant, Sheriff Says
Monroe County, TN (WOKI) A deputy with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is recovering after being shot Sunday afternoon while attempting to serve a search warrant.MCSO officials say crews resp...
Dec 30, 2024
Knoxville Fire Department Responds to Jacksboro Pike House Fire
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) No one is injured but a home suffers significant damage following a house fire late Monday morning.Knoxville Fire Department crews responded to the home in the 5500 block of Jacks...
Dec 24, 2024
Knoxville Police Ask for Information after Car Caught Damaging Lakeshore Park
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville police are asking for information after a car is caught on camera damaging Lakeshore Park.KPD says a Nissan Xterra was caught on camera off-roading at Lakeshore Park and...
Dec 24, 2024
THP Ramping Up Efforts to Ensure Safe Roads During Holiday Season
(Story courtesy of WVLT News)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Highway Patrol said it is ramping up efforts to ensure safety on the state's roadways during the holiday season.As a part of the Holiday...
Dec 24, 2024
Union County Man Charged after Shooting Person at Walmart in Halls
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Union County man is charged after shooting a person Friday at a Walmart in Halls.According to charging documents, four men who knew each other were arguing inside the store.The ...
Dec 23, 2024
City of Sweetwater Officials Made ‘Questionable Credit Card Purchases’ Totaling More than $130,000, Investigation Reveals
Sweetwater, TN (WOKI / WVLT) An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office revealed that officials with the City of Sweetwater made questionable credit card purchases totaling more than $130,...
Dec 23, 2024
Suspect in Deadly Knoxville Shooting Arrested in Nashville, KPD Says
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: Knoxille police have identified the suspect in a deadly Knoxville shooting.Officers responded to Washington Pike early Thursday morning, December 19. Investigators say 21-...
Dec 23, 2024
