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City of Knoxville Holding a Public Meeting and Open House for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project
A major project that’s been in the works for years in Knoxville is about to get started along Sevier Avenue.The city wants to hear from you about it, it’s the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes pr...
Jan 06, 2025
Icy Road Conditions Causing Traffic Issues Especially on I-75
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is reporting several weather-related accidents in our area today (Sunday). There is a winter weather advisory in effect for most of East Tennessee until 7 p.m. tonight (Su...
Jan 05, 2025
Knox County Engineering Department Preparing for Possible Wintry Mix
Knox County is preparing for what could be East Tennessee's first taste of real winter.A wintry rain and possibly ice mix is being forecast over the next week or so, which has prompted the county to b...
Jan 04, 2025
Warming Centers Open in Knoxville as Temperatures Drop
As they have since early December, four local churches will be opening their doors as overnight warming centers to anyone who needs a warm, indoor space on nights when temperatures drop below 25 degre...
Jan 04, 2025
The cold air stays ahead of winter precipitation for a WVLT First Alert Weather Day Sunday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The forecast for the next 48 hours is fluid and should be watched closely. Any variation of temperatures and moisture into each elevation change can mean a difference i...
Jan 04, 2025
Knoxville, Knox County taking donations and volunteers ahead of frigid weather
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Knoxville and Knox County's Office of Housing Stability is preparing for forecasted frigid temperatures, and the office needs a little help.The next week is expected to...
Jan 03, 2025
Tennessee State Parks to Host Free Guided Hikes on New Year’s Day
Nashville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) If you are looking for something to do on New Year's Day, there's no better place to go than the great outdoors!Tennessee State Parks is inviting those who wish to jumpstar...
Dec 31, 2024
Monroe County Deputy Shot While Serving Warrant, Sheriff Says
Monroe County, TN (WOKI) A deputy with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is recovering after being shot Sunday afternoon while attempting to serve a search warrant.MCSO officials say crews resp...
Dec 30, 2024
Missing Toddler at Center of AMBER Alert Found Safe
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A missing toddler at the center of a late night AMBER Alert in Knoxville is found safe.Knoxville Police Department officials say the 2-year-old child, identified as Elton Bailey, ...
Dec 30, 2024
Food City to Pay $8M as Part of Opioid Settlement
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) Food City will pay more than $8 million as part of a settlement with the federal government connected to the ongoing opioid epidemic.It's the latest news from the U.S. Depa...
Dec 24, 2024
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