The 30-year anniversary of the Battle of Mogadishu, also known as Operation Gothic Serpent, is approaching. The battle was made into a book and movie commonly know as Black Hawk Down, and the soldiers will be gathering in Knoxville for the first time since that battle. During the Battle of Mogadishu, soldiers had to run…… MORE
Maryville, TN (WOKI) A Publix will soon be opening in Maryville, and store officials are looking for employees. They will be hosting a hiring fair Friday and Saturday, September 8 and 9. The event is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., both days, at the Life Event Center, 1404 Tuckaleechee Pike. Those interested in…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Big changes are in-the-works for Knoxville’s most iconic structure: the Sunsphere. The showpiece in World’s Fair Park is getting a paint job and a visitors’ center. Beginning October 1st, the base of the Sunsphere, currently green, will be restored to its original PANTONE color Classic Blue 19-4052 TCX. The project should only…… MORE
A woman is charged with elder abuse after breaking into a Knoxville home. It happened Friday night on Babelay Road. When officers arrived, the 91 year old homeowner told them that 47 year-old Jennifer Hickey had come to the front porch and threw a soda can at her, hitting her in the head. She also…… MORE
A Knoxville woman is in jail after abandoning two children while running from the police. Police say 37 year-old Kasey Clevenger was taken into custody after leaving the children with the officers and is charged with two counts of aggravated child abuse. It started at an apartment complex on Natchez Avenue in East Knoxville after…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) If you travel Alcoa Highway (US 129/State Route 115), plan for delays starting after Labor Day. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) warns that construction is scheduled to take place on Alcoa Highway beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5 with road closures expected until 3:00 p.m., every day, through Friday,…… MORE
A Knox County teacher is taking on the biggest assignment on her own. She’s expanding her classroom hours to help struggling students, even offering free tutoring. Donya Walker runs the non-profit Community Tutoring for students in pre-k through high school. She says some students are still trying to make up for the lost classroom time…… MORE
Sevierville, TN (WOKI) Skeletal remains found last week in Sevier County have been recovered and sent for examination. Officials with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office say the remains were found August 23, 2023 by a tree trimming crew working the area near Grassy Branch Road. Investigators determined the bones were in fact human. They were…… MORE
Incumbent Indya Kincannon won Knoxville Mayor and will enter her second and final term as Mayor following yesterday’s Primary Election receiving 55% of the vote. In the city council races, the top two candidates move on to the general election on November 7. In the mayoral and judge elections, candidates had the chance of being…… MORE
The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees on Friday approved Tennessee Athletics’ request to increase the budget for phase 1 of the historic Neyland Stadium renovation project by $49 million to $337 million. The project aligns with Tennessee Athletics’ stated goals of modernizing the fan and visitor experience through enhanced amenities and diversified seating options,…… MORE
