Rockwood, TN (WOKI) A man is arrested and charged after trying tograb two girls Friday at a Rockwood High School football game. Officials with the Roane County Sheriff’s Office say two girls reported to a school resource officer that a man was lurking outside of the fence behind the visitors’ bleachers and had grabbed one…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A suspected wanted in connection to a deadly West Knoxville shooting in April is indicted for murder after being found in Kentucky. Knoxville Police Department officials say 49-year-old Michael Merrick was taken into custody for a DUI charge in Whitley County, Kentucky but has been charged with second-degree murder in the death…… MORE
The Associated Press announced on Sunday that it has named LVFL and Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson to its 2024 WNBA All-Rookie Team. Jackson, who starred at Tennessee from 2022-24 and was the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft by the Sparks, was one of five players chosen to the squad. She joined AP…… MORE
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is asking for your help to find a wanted fugitive. Jonathan Lee Whitaker is a convicted sex offender wanted by the McMinn County Sheriff’s Office for violating the sex offender registry. If you see him, call MCSO at 423-745-5620.… MORE
MEDIC Regional Blood Center is the winner of the annual competition against LifeSouth Blood Center out of Florida. Medic beating LifeSouth by 33 units collecting 1,727 pints of blood. You can always donate to Medic, please go to medic blood dot org to schedule your appointment, walk-ins are welcome.… MORE
After defeating Oklahoma in their first SEC matchup of the season, the Vols have taken another step up in the AP Poll standings. The 25-15 win over the Sooners on Saturday helped Tennessee to rise one spot to number 5. Texas, Georgia, Ohio State and Alabama are the top four teams on the list. The…… MORE
UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Silver Alert for 63 year-old John Thomas out of Oak Ridge has a sad ending. Officials say he was found dead. He was last seen on Thursday on his way to work towards Knoxville. No other details have been released. Original Story: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued…… MORE
The Vols’ equipment truck hit a snag on the way back from the Oklahoma game. According to cameras from the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the truck was involved in an incident I-40 near the I-30 interchange in North Little Rock, Arkansas. WVLT News reached out to Tennessee Associate Athletic Director of Strategic Communications Bill Martin…… MORE
GATLINBURG, TN—The Flint Gap Fire is now 75% contained. Yesterday, firefighters hiked into the fire and continued to safely secure the perimeter and put out hot spots. Today fire crews continue to work the fire, mopping up hot spots and remaining areas of heat within the perimeter. Crews have had great success in reducing the threat from…… MORE
(Story courtesy of WVLT News) FRANKFORT, Ky. (WYMT) – Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed Friday that the body found near the I-75 mass shooting site is Joseph Couch. The determination was made through DNA extraction. “We appreciate everyone involved in the search and are grateful no one else has been hurt,” said Gov. Beshear. “We…… MORE
