A Knoxville man is convicted of sexually assaulting his roommate’s daughter. Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen says Cody Bales was living with a 13-year-old girl and her mother at an apartment in early 2018 when he sexually assaulted the child and left the home without his belongings. The victim did not disclose the rape until…… MORE
Opponents of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk rallied in East Tennessee and across the U.S. to protest the administration’s actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues. More than 1,200 “Hands Off!” demonstrations were planned by more than 150 groups, including civil rights organizations, labor unions, LBGTQ+ advocates, veterans and elections…… MORE
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal accident in North Knoxville. Police were called to the accident involving a motorcycle and a car Friday night in the 7300 block of Green Estates Way off of East Beaver Creek and remained on the scene for several hours. No word if any charges will be…… MORE
McMinn County, TN (WOKI) Authorities in McMinn County are warning of a new scam involving individuals posing as agents with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. The McMinn County Sheriff’s Office says the scam cost an elderly man tens of thousands of dollars. MCSO says the victim was called in March by someone claiming to be…… MORE
Maryville, TN (WOKI) A Maryville Police Department officer is recovering at home after being injured Thursday evening in a crash. MPD officials say the officer, a man, was on his motorcycle responding to another motor vehicle accident when the crash in which he was involved occurred. MPD says the officer was taken to a nearby…… MORE
(Sevier County, TN – WVLT/ WOKI) Firefighters with the Pigeon Forge Fire Department battle a cabin fire this (Friday) morning. Sevier County EMA Director Joe Ayers says that crews were called to the cabin on Eagle Crest Way and found an unoccupied cabin was fully involved with multiple crews assisting in the fire. No injuries…… MORE
The Marathon, 4-Person Relay, and Half Marathon will be held on Sunday, April 6. The marathon, relays, and half marathon will start at 7:30 am. The 2025 Covenant Health 5K will be held Saturday, April 5, starting at 7:00 pm. NOTE: The 2025 Covenant Kids Run will be held Saturday, April 5 at 5:30 pm.…… MORE
The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a shooting with multiple victims that happened early Friday morning outside of the BucketHead Tavern in West Knoxville. At around 1:15 a.m. on Friday, April 4, 2024, KPD officers responded to a report of shots fired in the parking lot of BucketHead Tavern on Ray Mears Boulevard. Responding officers…… MORE
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT WOKI) – Neighbors along Red Bank Road in Sevierville are expressing their concern about a new development that would bring roughly a thousand homes to the area. “It’s the sheer number is the problem,“ Weston underwood said. ”Not against development and growing, but at this capacity it just it can’t handle it.”…… MORE
Officials confirm at least five people have died in severe storms that moved through Middle and West Tennessee. The weather-related deaths were reported in the following areas: One in McNairy County One in Obion County One in Hardeman County Two in Fayette County The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office say a 48-year-old man and his 16…… MORE
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Join Blount Memorial Saturday, May 10 as they host their Inaugural Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer to honor breast cancer survivors, remember those who have fought the battle, and raise money to expand access to life-saving breast cancer screening and diagnostic services right here in Blount County! Gather for this event at Blount Memorial Health Center at Springbrook – 220 Associates Blvd. Alcoa, TN.
Don’t miss all the exciting events that Dogwood Arts has to offer in April! Chalk Walk, Dogwood Trails, Spring Featured Gardens, The Dogwood Arts Festival and More!
The Rossini Festival is Knoxville Opera’s annual International Street Fair that celebrates the global impact on the music, food, art, and culture of East Tennessee.
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