Category Archives: Local News
Body Found at Norris Lake, TBI Working to Identify, Agency Says
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is asking for help to identify a body found earlier this month at Norris Lake.TBI officials say the body of a man was found in the Grainger C...
May 10, 2024
Suspect in Sevier County Police Chase Identified, Faces More Than 25 Charges, Police Say
Sevierville, TN (WOKI) The suspect at the center of a police chase Thursday in Sevier County is identified.Officials with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office say Jonathan Sims was wanted by the G...
May 10, 2024
Monroe County has Issued a Boil Water Notice
Officials in Monroe County have issued a boil water notice this morning after a suspected large line break.Water pressure is down across the county with bacteria contamination possible.Until further n...
May 10, 2024
The Aurora Borealis May be Seen in East Tennessee this Weekend
For the first time since, 2005, NOAA has issued a G4 (severe) geomagnetic storm watch over the northern half of the U.S.The storm could even bring aurora borealis, or northern lights, to East Tennesse...
May 10, 2024
LMU Names New President
Harrogate, TN (WOKI / WVLT) Lincoln Memorial University has named their next president.Dr. Jason McConnell, who has served as the interim president since January 1, 2024 will now fill the role on a fu...
May 09, 2024
Former Utility Manager Pleads Guilty after State’s Investigation into ‘Questionable’ Overtime
Morristown, TN (WOKI) The former Witt Utilities Board general manager has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Inv...
May 09, 2024
East Tennessee Storms Shut Down 11 Roads in Sevier County
Sevier County, TN (WOKI) If you are traveling in Sevier County, you will need to take several road closures into account when choosing your routes Thursday. Severe storms that moved through East Tenne...
May 09, 2024
Loudon Police Asking for Help to Find a Missing Man
Officials with the Loudon Police Department are asking for help finding Kevin Cruze, who has been missing since May 1st leaving his Loudon home.Cruze is 5-foot-3-inches tall, and 120 pounds with hazel...
May 09, 2024
A Knox County Man is Sentenced, Facing Jail Time for Assault and Kidnapping
A Knox County man is facing jail time accused of kidnapping and assaulting his girlfriend.Timothy Stanton is sentenced to 12 years in prison without parole. District Attorney Charme Allen Stanton lock...
May 09, 2024
Name a Parakeet after Mom for Mother’s Day at Zoo Knoxville
Zoo Knoxville is hoping to help you out this year for a gift for Mom, but you do need to act fast. For a $10 donation to the Zoo, you can symbolically name a parakeet after your Mom. Each donation als...
May 09, 2024
