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TVA Says Norris Dam has Prevented Millions of Dollars in Damage During Recent Flooding
The Tennessee Valley Authority says Norris Dam helped prevent millions in damage during recent flooding.According to TVA, more than $89 million in flood damages were averted on the Clinch River downst...
Cumulus Media Mar 11, 2025

Covenant Health Park Parking Plan Provides Convenient and Affordable Access
Boyd Sports has partnered with the City of Knoxville and Knox County to develop a comprehensive parking plan for Knoxville Smokies games and other event days at Covenant Health Park, downtown Knoxvill...
Cumulus Media Mar 11, 2025

House Passes Tennessee Healthy SNAP Act
The Tennessee House passes a bill that would place limits on buying junk food using SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.It's not the first time the U.S. program that helps low-inc...
Cumulus Media Mar 10, 2025

A Water Main Break is Affecting Some Alcoa Businesses
A water main break is affecting some Alcoa businesses.The City of Alcoa's water department is working that break at the entrance of Hunters Crossing at Louisville Road.Those in the area can expect som...
Cumulus Media Mar 07, 2025

313 Initiative Leads to ‘Staggering’ Drug Bust in Knox County, Sheriff Says
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Describing their findings as “staggering,” detectives with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division make a big drug bust Tuesday in Knox County.KCSO o...
Cumulus Media Mar 06, 2025

McGHEE TYSON AIRPORT PREPARES FOR SPRING BREAK
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Starting Thursday, March 6, 2025, through Monday, March 24, 2025, McGhee Tyson Airport is expecting higher than normal passenger traffic due to Spring Break travel. With an increase...
Cumulus Media Mar 05, 2025

KCS To Report On Progress, Celebrate Reward Schools
Knox County Schools will give a report on progress made toward the district's annual goals and to celebrate the eighteen Reward Schools recognized by the Tennessee Department of Education.It will be a...
Cumulus Media Mar 02, 2025

I-40 to Reopen to Traffic with Restrictions between Tennessee and North Carolina for the First Time Since Hurricane Helene
KNOXVILLE - In another milestone of the progress made since Hurricane Helene devastated parts of Tennessee and North Carolina, motorists can travel between the two states on I-40 for the first ti...
Cumulus Media Feb 28, 2025

Flooding shuts down several roads as thousands across East Tennessee remain without power
Several other agencies across East Tennessee are reporting issues, including disruptions in 911 services and intersections without working traffic lights.KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Left in the af...
Cumulus Media Feb 16, 2025

Well-Known Classic Rock Group First Concert Announced to Perform at 2025 Tennessee Valley Fair
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) – Styx is scheduled to perform at the Tennessee Valley Fair on September 12th.Tickets go on sale on Friday at 10 a.m. at https://www.tnvalleyfair.org/p/thingstodo/concerts.T...
Cumulus Media Jan 29, 2025