Knoxville Traffic Fatalities Decline by Nearly 45% in 2025, Marking A Five-Year Low
In a signal of potentially life-saving progress, Knoxville has seen a nearly 45-percent decrease in traffic fatalities for the year 2025 compared to the preceding year, with a total of 29 deaths reported by city officials. This dip marks an apparent success in the city's ongoing traffic safety initiatives and a...
Pump, Refill, Repeat at Knoxfill
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Living East Tennessee stopped by Knoxfill to see how this local refill shop is making a real environmental impact in our community. Founder Michaela Barnett shared that Knoxfill was created with a simple mission: reduce the amount of plastic waste going into East Tennessee. From...
Knox County Commissioner encouraging sheriff’s office to be more active in immigration enforcement
Commissioner Andy Fox is proposing that the Knox County Sheriff's Office join the ICE 287(g) Task Force model, which would allow them to be more active in immigration enforcement.
Farragut bank teller accused of stealing more than $8,000 from customers
A Knoxville woman has been accused of using customer information and forgery to steal more than $8,000 from customers while working as a bank teller in Farragut, Knox County court records said.
WBIR’s Abby Ham is moving on to new adventures
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Longtime WBIR Morning Anchor Abby Ham announced Tuesday that she'll be leaving the station. Abby began her career at WBIR in 2006 as a weekend anchor. Aside from a brief period working in Ohio, she has anchored at the station for nearly two decades. "I've literally...
Deputy Tucker Blakely’s widow asks court to hold insurance company accountable amid wrongful death...
The widow of fallen Knox County Deputy Tucker Blakely has filed a motion in her wrongful death lawsuit, asking a judge to ensure the Progressive Casualty Insurance Company, which provided a homeowners insurance policy for the home where Blakely was fatally shot, pays what it is obligated to.
Covenant Health Nurse Residency Program Earns National Accreditation with Distinction
Covenant Health has earned Accreditation with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for its Nurse Residency Program, recognizing evidence-based standards that strengthen nurse readiness, retention, and patient care across the health system. This designation, the highest recognition offered...
KPD Preliminary 2025 Priority Crime Report Showcases Significant Reductions in Violent Crime
KNOXVILLE, TN (WOKI) – The Knoxville Police Department has released its preliminary 2025 priority crime report, which is highlighted by double-digit reductions in murders, non-fatal shootings and other crime categories. “I am proud of the relentless and focused effort of our officers and staff at every level of our...
‘A second chance’ Renovated YWCA center in Knoxville offers help to those in need
A YWCA center officially opened in Knoxville after multi-million dollar renovations with a mission to help the homeless and aid female victims of addiction, loss and domestic abuse.
Beloved red-tailed hawk at Ijams Nature Center dies
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Ijams Nature Center is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved birds. Tiger, a red-tailed hawk, passed away peacefully and with dignity, the center announced on social media Wednesday afternoon. “For 20 years, Tiger helped thousands of people fall in love with red-tailed hawks,”...
