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University of Tennessee Announces New Ticket Fee to Pay Student Athletes

University of Tennessee Announces New Ticket Fee to Pay Student Athletes

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The cost of UT football tickets is rising as the sport enters the era of revenue sharing with players. Tennessee Athletics Director Danny White said future season tickets would come with a 10% talent fee, plus a four and a half percent per-seat increase for a nearly 15 percent price hike for…MORE

Medic Leading LifeSouth Blood Center of Florida in Annual Blood Competition, Still has Critical Need for O- and O+ Blood Types

Medic Leading LifeSouth Blood Center of Florida in Annual Blood Competition, Still has Critical Need for O- and O+ Blood Types

MEDIC Regional Blood Center’s annual competition against LifeSouth Blood Center out of Florida is underway and Medic is beating them 411 units to 287 in the first day. All eligible donors are encouraged to donate through Friday. Blood donors will receive a special edition t-shirt while supplies last and several coupons to area organizations. Also,…MORE

An Investigation is Underway Following a Fatal Crash in Powell

An Investigation is Underway Following a Fatal Crash in Powell

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash in Powell. KCSO and Rural Metro Fire say the crash happened when a car hit a pole in the 7900 block of Collier Road yesterday (Monday) morning around 10:30. When crews arrived, officials say the car broke the utility pole in half when it crashed.…MORE

GatlinBURGER Week Returns to East Tennessee

GatlinBURGER Week Returns to East Tennessee

Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) The grand celebration for the All-American classic burger known as GatlinBURGER Week is underway! GatlinBURGER Week runs through Saturday, September 21 and features participating restaurants showing off their unique take on the classic burger, ranging from Italian-infused to Grecian-inspired and more. Download the Visit Gatlinburg App to participate in the GatlinBURGER Week…MORE

‘The Dragon’ in Blount County Reopens After Being Closed Due to Wildfire

‘The Dragon’ in Blount County Reopens After Being Closed Due to Wildfire

UPDATE: The latest update by TDOT on Saturday just before 4 p.m., in on ‘X’; Mark Nagi with TDOT posts US 129 “The Dragon” is now back open. Blount County, TN (WOKI) A stretch of The Dragon, also known as U.S. 129 and a popular route for drivers in Blount County, has been closed because…MORE

Sevierville 11-year-old Battling Rare Virus from Mosquitoes
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Sevierville 11-year-old Battling Rare Virus from Mosquitoes

An 11 year-old girl in Sevierville is battling a rare virus from mosquitoes. According to the CDC, less than 100 people in the US are infected with the La Crosse virus each year, with most of the cases coming from kids 16 or under. Brynlee Henderson is one of only a few in the state who’s…MORE

Knoxville Police say a Man is Charged after a Shots Fired Incident at McDonald’s

Knoxville Police say a Man is Charged after a Shots Fired Incident at McDonald’s

(Knoxville, TN- WOKI / KPD) 47-year-old Antonio Fontaine, of Memphis, has been charged with five counts of aggravated assault as well as one count of felony reckless endangerment following a shots fired incident that happened on Clinton Highway late Wednesday night. At around 10:50 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Knoxville Police Department officers responded…MORE

The American Job Center to Hold a Large Job Fair in Newport

The American Job Center to Hold a Large Job Fair in Newport

The American Job Center in Sevierville, Tennessee will be hosting a large multiple employer Job Fair onThursday, September 12th at the Newport City Park Pavilion, 220 Smith Street in Newport, TN. Doors willopen at 9:00 a.m. to veterans and military service members only and then to the public at 10:00 a.m.The event will conclude at…MORE

Couple who Volunteered for Anderson County Rescue Squad are Indicted for Multiple Counts of Theft
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Couple who Volunteered for Anderson County Rescue Squad are Indicted for Multiple Counts of Theft

The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office says an investigation has resulted in a couple being indicted for theft from the Anderson County Rescue Squad. Alex and Jessica Ridenour served as volunteers for the rescue squad until they resigned in May 2022. While serving as volunteers, investigators determined they stole rescue squad funds totaling almost $40,000 between May…MORE

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