Category Archives: Local News
TBI Endangered Child Alert for Missing 11 Month-Old Out of Kingsport has Ended
UPDATE 7/25/24: We have good news to pass along this morning! With assistance from the Wilson County Sheriff's Office, Dreama Powell has been located at a residence in Lebanon. Taylor Powell is in cus...
Jul 25, 2024
Tennessee’s Traditional Sales Tax Holiday Starts Tomorrow
Tennessee’s traditional sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies and computers begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2024. During this t...
Jul 25, 2024
Federal Trial on Escape Charges Underway for Suspected Johnson City Serial Rapist Sean Williams
Greeneville, TN (WOKI) A jury has been seated and opening arguments have been delivered in the first federal trial for accused child rapist, 52-year-old Sean Williams.The former Johnson City businessm...
Jul 24, 2024
Appalachian Electric Cooperative Identifies Lineman Who Died on the Job
Rutledge, TN (WOKI) A lineman with Appalachian Electric Cooperative who died on the job Tuesday morning has been identified.AEC officials say crews were working in Grainger County around 9:20 a.m. whe...
Jul 24, 2024
Alcoa Police: Seven Arrested in Prostitution Sting, Two Human Trafficking Victims Identified
Alcoa, TN (WOKI) The Alcoa Police has arrested seven people and two human trafficking victims are identified in a prostitution sting.APD says during a prostitution sting operation on Friday and Saturd...
Jul 24, 2024
A Tennessee Lawmaker Introducing Articles of Impeachment Against Vice President Kamala Harris
Representative Andy Ogles out of Nashville has introduced two articles of impeachment against Vice President Kamala Harris.He introduced the articles for high crimes and misdemeanors for what he says ...
Jul 24, 2024
Mayor Jacobs to Host His Sixth Annual SchoolMania
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.- Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, local leaders, members of his staff and volunteers are set to return for the sixth annual School Mania, event, which runs from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday (...
Jul 24, 2024
The FAFSA Deadline is Approaching which is a Requirement for Students Seeking TN Promise or Hope Scholarships
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) By Josh Jarnagin– For students seeking help completing this year's Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, tnAchieves is providing more than 60 clinics throug...
Jul 24, 2024
Suspect Arrested in Connection to Multiple Robberies in Blount County
A man is arrested and charged in connection with three armed robberies that happened within days of each other.The Blount County Sheriff’s office says Jeremy Smith is identified as a suspect by ...
Jul 24, 2024
Appalachian Electric Cooperative Worker Dies on the Job, OSHA Investigating
Rutledge, TN (WOKI) A multi-agency investigation is underway in Grainger County following the death Tuesday morning of a crew member with Appalachian Electric Cooperative.AEC representatives say crews...
Jul 23, 2024
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