Category Archives: Local News

UT Student is Charged with Felony Vandalism After Multiple Vehicles On and Off Campus Have Tires Slashed
University of Tennessee Police say a student is charged after vandalizing dozens of cars.UTPD says 29-year-old Skye Scialabba vandalized more than 40 vehicles on campus and several others off-campus a...
Syndicated Author Mar 19, 2025

Johnson City Assisted Living Facility Owner Indicted, Facing Numerous Felony Charges
JOHNSON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division and the Johnson County Sheriff's Office has resulted in the ar...
Syndicated Author Mar 18, 2025

TVA Says Norris Dam has Prevented Millions of Dollars in Damage During Recent Flooding
The Tennessee Valley Authority says Norris Dam helped prevent millions in damage during recent flooding.According to TVA, more than $89 million in flood damages were averted on the Clinch River downst...
Syndicated Author Mar 11, 2025

Covenant Health Park Parking Plan Provides Convenient and Affordable Access
Boyd Sports has partnered with the City of Knoxville and Knox County to develop a comprehensive parking plan for Knoxville Smokies games and other event days at Covenant Health Park, downtown Knoxvill...
Syndicated Author Mar 11, 2025

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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author Mar 09, 2025

A Water Main Break is Affecting Some Alcoa Businesses
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 som...
Syndicated Author Mar 07, 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 ...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author Mar 06, 2025

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 increase...
Syndicated Author Mar 05, 2025