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Investigations Underway in Fatal House Fire and Detective Car Crash
Madisonville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) - An investigation is underway following a fatal house fire in Madisonville. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says a man died in a house fire in the 400 block of Crowd...
Nov 11, 2025 Madisonville Police
Interim Director of Richard L Bean Juvenile Detention Facility Resigns
The interim director of the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Facility has resigned. Brian Bivens was appointed the temporary director in July by Mayor Glenn Jacobs. The former Knox County Sheriff's ...
Nov 11, 2025 Photo of Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center courtesy of WVLT
Investigation in Greene County Results in Charges of Multiple Sex Crimes Against Children and Animals
Greene County, TN (WOKI / WVLT) - The Greene County Sheriff's Department says a man has been charged with dozens of sex crimes against children and animals. The investigation began earlier this year w...
Nov 10, 2025 Devon James King (photo courtesy of GCSD)
Knoxville Predicted to be Most Popular City Americans Move in 2026
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A new study says Knoxville is predicted to be the most popular city Americans move to in 2026. According to moveBuddha's Moving Forecast, Knoxville is predicted to surpass Sa...
Nov 09, 2025 Sunsphere (Photo Courtesy of City of Knoxville)
Rod Stewart will Play Food City Center in 2026 Exclusive Presale Password
Rod Stewart is coming to Food City Center on April 15, 2026 and you have early access to tickets through these exclusive presales with the password FOREVER! This Venue Presale Offer is valid today (Th...
Nov 07, 2025 Rod Stewart 'One Last Time' Tour (Courtesy of Live Nation)
Man Sentenced to 6 Decades TDOC for Sexually Assaulting 3 Children
Knox County, TN (WOKI / WVLT) - A man convicted of sexually assaulting three children will be spending decades behind bars. Knox County District Attorney General Charme Allen says 71 year-old Jessie H...
Nov 07, 2025 Jessie Hurst (photo courtesy of WVLT)
Former TN House Speaker Glen Casada and His Chief of Staff Pardoned by President Trump
President Donald Trump has pardoned the disgraced former Speaker of the Tennessee House Glen Casada and one of his co-conspirators after their corruption convictions and sentencing. The former speaker...
Nov 07, 2025 Former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada (photo courtesy of TN.gov)
McGhee Tyson Could be Impacted by Ripple Effects from Major Hubs due to FAA Cuts
ALCOA, Tenn. (WVLT) - Travelers are trying to figure out how their flights will be impacted as airline schedules are being cut. The FAA has announced it is reducing the number of flights as the air tr...
Nov 07, 2025 McGhee Tyson Airport (photo courtesy of Facebook)
CAC Program to Help Low Income Families with Utilities Facing Uncertainty
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) - Thousands of East Tennessee residents are facing uncertainty as funding for critical assistance programs remains frozen due to the ongoing government shutdown. The Low-In...
Nov 06, 2025 Community Action Committee (photo courtesy of Facebook)
Journey Coming to Knoxville in 2026 Exclusive Presale Password
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) - Journey is coming to Food City Center on May 30, 2026 and you have early access to tickets through an exclusive presales with the password FAITHFULLY! This Venue Presale Offer i...
Nov 06, 2025 Journey Final Frontier Tour 2026 (Photo courtesy of AEG)
