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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR INAUGURAL RUN DOLLYWOOD WEEKEND
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025)- Dollywood fans can now lace up for a whole new way to make memories, as registration is officially open for the inaugural Run Dollywood race weekend, ta...
Nov 12, 2025 Dollywood logo courtesy of Dollywood
TDOT Alerting Motorist in Hamblen County about Utility Work Which will Affect Traffic
HAMBLEN COUNTY, TN (WOKI) - Motorists traveling on State Route 34 (U.S. 11E) in Hamblen County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have an impact on traffic. Beginning a...
Nov 12, 2025 TDOT logo
Knoxville Police Say Suspect who Fired a Gun into a Home with Children Inside is in Custody
UPDATE: Earlier this evening, KPD Community Engagement Response Team officers took wanted Tristan Weatherspoon into custody without issue inside a Civic Coliseum parking garage. He was transported to ...
Nov 12, 2025 Shooting suspect 23-year-old Tristan Weatherspoon (Photo courtesy of KPD)
Traffic Alert for SR 344 in Hamblen County
HAMBLEN COUNTY (WOKI) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation wants motorists traveling on State Route 344 (Old Russellville Pike) in Hamblen County to be aware of upcoming road construction acti...
Nov 12, 2025 TDOT logo
Knoxville City Council Unanimously Approves Emergency Ordinance
Knoxville, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT) - Knoxville City Council met Tuesday night and unanimously approved an emergency ordinance proposed by Mayor Indya Kincannon to help support food assistance prog...
Nov 12, 2025 Sunsphere (Photo Courtesy of City of Knoxville)
Man Pleads Guilty in Major Maryville Gas Leak
Maryville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) - A man facing a federal charge in connection to a major gas leak in Maryville has entered a plea agreement. Christopher Duke was charged with knowingly and willfully actin...
Nov 11, 2025 Christopher Duke (Photo courtesy of WVLT)
THP Looking for Tractor-Trailer Driver Involved in 'Serious' Hit-and-Run on I-81
GREENE COUNTY, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT) - The Tennessee Highway Patrol is asking for help to find the driver involved in a serious hit-and-run on I-81 in Greene County. The crash happened November ...
Nov 11, 2025 Hit and run I-81 (photo courtesy of WVLT)
Man Facing New Child Sex Crimes Charges After Violating Sex Offender Registry
GREENE COUNTY, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT) - A Greene County man is facing child sexual abuse charges after an investigation by the Greene County Sheriff's Office, according to a news release from She...
Nov 11, 2025 Timothy Glenn Hart (photo courtesy of WVLT)
Organizations in Knox and Anderson Counties Asking for Donations as Temperatures Drop
Organizations in Knox and Anderson counties are looking for donations from the community as cold temperatures grip the area. In Anderson County, the Anderson County Community Action organization is he...
Nov 11, 2025 Cold temperature (photo courtesy of Freepik)
Warming Center Information about Churches and KARM
Knox County, TN (WOKI / WVLT) - Knoxville church to open doors overnight as freezing temperatures settle in Eternal Life Harvest Center is one of many churches opening their doors for people who need ...
Nov 11, 2025 Office of Housing Stability Warming Centers
