Category Archives: Local News Reel 2
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...
Mar 10, 2025
The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating a House Fire in North Knoxville
Friday evening at approximately 10:34 pm, Knox County Communications District received a call that their neighbor’s house was on fire at 3116 Rector Street. Upon arrival, the first due engine co...
Mar 09, 2025
Unicoi County Continues Clean-up Following Flooding Caused by Hurricane Helene
Several East Tennessee counties are still working to rebuild months after Helene ripped through, including Unicoi County.On September 27th, the Nolichucky River flooded parts of the county. The river ...
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...
Mar 06, 2025
TDOT Plans to Start Major Road Project at I-75 and Emory Road this Year
A major road project is set to get underway in North Knox County in August.The Tennessee Department of Transportation says the project in Powell to help alleviate traffic on Emory Road at I-75.They ar...
Jan 28, 2025
An Investigation is Underway after a Fire Damages an East Knox County Home
An investigation is underway following a house fire in East Knox County.Rural Metro Fire were called to the 9300 block of Mascot Road yesterday (Sunday) morning and found a large 2 story home with fir...
Jan 26, 2025
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
One Dead after Knoxville House Fire, KFD Says
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) One person is dead after a house fire early this morning on Pilleaux Drive in North Knoxville.Knoxville Fire Department officials say the call came in around 6:00 a.m.They say res...
Dec 20, 2024
Former Sevier County Golf Coach Pleads Guilty to Statutory Rape
Sevierville, TN (WOKI) A former Sevier County golf coach who worked at Northview Academy in Kodak pleaded guilty to multiple counts of statutory rape.Jennifer Paige Blanchard was arrested in November ...
Dec 18, 2024
