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 some outages for the next several hours. Specifically, the city warned that businesses at Hunters Crossing would be affected which includes…… MORE
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Harrogate Restaurant Fire Deemed Accidental, Claiborne County Sheriff Says
Harrogate, TN (WOKI) We’re learning more now about Monday’s deadly restaurant fire in Claiborne County. The fire at Bronco Mexican Restaurant in Harrogate prompted a response from several agencies. Officials with the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office say that after getting the fire under control, firefighters found a body inside; that person died of smoke inhalation.…… MORE
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 increased number of travelers in the airport, it is important to be aware of the following information when traveling during those dates:… MORE
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 increased number of travelers in the airport, it is important to be aware of the following information when traveling during those dates:… MORE
Knox County Schools Yearly Report is Unveiled by Superintendent
Knox County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk with an update about the system’s academic performance growth, budgeting and the district’s 18 reward schools. It was part of a presentation today (Tuesday) on the district’s yearly report. Knox County’s report shows a modest increase in third grade English and language arts test scores, a hot topic…… MORE
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An Inmate is Found Guilty of Assaulting Several Morgan County Correction Officers
Morgan Co (WOKI) – An inmate at the Morgan County Correctional Complex was found guilty of assaulting several officers. District Attorney General Russell Johnson says 54-year-old Dolwin Cormia was convicted of aggravated assault and three counts of simple assault. A pregnant officer gave a testimony of being punched in the face by Cormia and breaking…… MORE
‘Ignore it’ | Blount County Sheriff’s Office Warns of New Phone Scam Involving Ankle Monitors
Maryville, TN (WOKI) The Blount County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new phone scam. Sheriff James Lee Berrong says they received several reports Sunday, March 2 of a scammer claiming to be law enforcement and telling victims they need to pay $1,200 for an ankle monitor device after they were released from jail…… MORE
Knoxville Smokies, One Knox, Professional Sports Catering Looking to Hire Ahead of Stadium Opening
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Smokies, One Knoxville SC and Professional Sports Catering are all looking for extra hands ahead of the opening of Covenant Health Park, Knoxville’s multi-use stadium. The stadium is set to open this spring and will be the home of both the Smokies baseball team and the One Knox soccer club.…… MORE
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Lainey Wilson Confirms Extensive Whirlwind World Tour
January 31, 2025—Grammy, CMA and ACM Award-winning artist Lainey Wilson confirms her Whirlwind World Tour to kick off in March. Produced by Live Nation and sponsored by Coors Light and Wrangler, the tour will include stops at Zurich’s X-TRA, Paris’ Elysée Montmartre, New York’s Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Austin’s Moody Center, Baton Rouge’s Raising Cane’s River…… MORE
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The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile in East Tennessee This Weekend
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be making several stops in East Tennessee this weekend at various Kroger stores. You can see the iconic 27-foot hotdog on wheels at the following dates and times: Friday, Jan. 24Knoxville Kroger, 9501 Northshore Drive from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Maryville Kroger, 507 N. Foothills Plaza from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25Pigeon…… MORE
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Keith Urban Embraces Cancer Survivor During Emotional Benefit Show In Nashville
Riley Green Receives Gold And Platinum Certifications For Hit Singles “Don’t Mind If I Do” And “Worst Way”
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