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New Walking Path Debuted at Whittle Springs Middle School
Knox County, Tenn. (WOKI) - This week, a new walking path was debuted at Whittle Springs Middle School (WSMS). The goal of the project was to create a safe route for students to walk to and from schoo...
Dec 10, 2025 Knox County Health Department
Knoxville Man Charged with Vehicular Homicide after Two Killed in Maynardville Highway Crash
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) - A Knoxville man is facing a slew of charges following a deadly crash on Maynardville Highway late Thursday night. According to court records obtained by WVL...
Dec 10, 2025 Jose Roberto Rivera Recarte (WVLT)
Monroe County Sheriff Asking for Tips in Tellico Plains Arson Case
Monroe County, TN (WOKI / WVLT) - The Monroe County Sheriff Office is asking for help in tracking down an arson suspect. Sheriff Tommy Jones says deputies continue to look into an August 22nd camper f...
Dec 09, 2025 Monroe County Sheriff's Office cruiser (WVLT)
Tennessee Announces Application Dates for School Voucher Program for 2026-27 School Year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Story Courtesy of WVLT / WSMV) - The Tennessee Department of Education has announced key dates for the application process for the school voucher program for the 2026-27 school year....
Dec 09, 2025 Education Freedom Scholarship
Tennessee Theatre Announces Opening Date of New Building Expansion
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) - The Tennessee Theatre says its new 612 Building expansion will be open to the public on March 20, 2026. The new expansion will provide more private event opportunities, a...
Dec 09, 2025 Tennessee Theatre sign (Facebook)
Kim Frazier Announces Candidacy for Knox County Mayor
At-Large Commissioner pledges to lead with strong values, responsible growth, and community minded leadership KNOX COUNTY, TN (WOKI) - Kim Frazier, current Knox County At-Large Commissioner and longti...
Dec 09, 2025 Kim Frazier for Mayor (Facebook)
An Icon of Downtown Knoxville's Skyline is Going up for Sale
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) - The Truist building, one of Knoxville's tallest downtown towers has hit the market. The announcement came today (Tuesday) from SVN | Wood Properties, who wa...
Dec 09, 2025 Truist Building (Downtown Knoxville.gov)
Knox County Schools helping students become nurses amid nursing shortage
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knox County Schools is stepping up to help as a nursing shortage continues to impact the U.S., including here in Tennessee. The school district offers a nursing program for s...
Dec 09, 2025 Knox County Schools logo - courtesy of KCS
TWRA Concerned Bear is Seemingly Comfortable with People at Gatlinburg Parade
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) - A bear making an appearance at the Gatlinburg Christmas parade Friday night has gone viral, bringing with it questions about bears in Gatlinburg. The Tenne...
Dec 08, 2025 Bear at Gatlinburg parade (WVLT)
Former Cocke County Coach Charged with Statutory Rape
NEWPORT, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) - A former Cocke County High School Assistant Football and Wrestling Coach has been charged with statutory rape. The Cocke County Sheriff's Office says deputies arrested a...
Dec 08, 2025 Francisco Garcia (WVLT)
