Search underway for missing boater in Oak Ridge
Crews are searching for a missing boater in Melton Hill Lake in Oak Ridge.
Opening date announced for Knoxville’s first Whataburger
The wait is almost over! An opening date has been announced for Knoxville's first Whataburger.
Maryville receives 23-acre donation for new public park and conservation
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A new public park is coming to Blount County after 23 acres of land were donated to the City of Maryville and the Foothills Land Conservancy. “Billy Minser Park” will be located along U.S. 321. When complete, it will feature hiking and walking trails along a scenic creek corridor that...
Missing Knox County 84-Year-Old at Center of TBI Silver Alert Found in Texas
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 8/20 3:00 p.m.: A Knox County man at the center of a TBI Silver Alert this week has been found. Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Wednesday afternoon announcing that 84-year-old John Quirk was found safe in Texas. A prior update from the agency stated...
Storm chances go up a little Wednesday and temperatures come down slowly by next...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A few clouds and muggy with lows in the low 70s. A stray shower is possible in the morning. Winds will be light. WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy early, then mostly cloudy with a few showers or storms in the afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 80s to near 90. Winds turning northwest at 5-10 mph.
Knoxville Picky Chick location opens doors for the 21st year of sales
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Picky Chick Consignment sale is back in Knoxville for the annual infant to teen sale. Items range from toys to shoes to household decor. Michelle Lee, the owner of Picky Chick told WVLT that the sale helps to generate revenue for the consignors, helping more than 350 families in the...
Losing Count On The Clinch River
Every now and then, there are magical days when all the variables align. It can seem almost too easy. The fish just eat what you’re throwing, and it’s glorious. Of course, these days happen more often for those who have a fishery dialed in. And for the rest of us who can’t be on the water daily to learn a river, the...
City Council approves nearly $900K for Knoxville sidewalk repairs
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — While focus was largely centered on discussions about selling a portion of land in Chilhowee Park, the Knoxville City Council on Tuesday gave the greenlight for a major sidewalk project. Councilmembers approved an $882,100 contract to replace about 34,000 square feet of sidewalks. Sidewalks...
UCLA is trying to hype up Nico Iamaleava in the most comical way possible
Calling the ex-Vol a master of the deep is not an exaggeration, it's a lie.
Man facing charges after police say he broke into Knoxville apartment, jumped from balcony
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — According to court records, a man is facing burglary charges after he allegedly broke into a Knoxville apartment, asked for a glass of water, jumped from the balcony, and then returned to the apartment. Bobby Crain was charged with aggravated burglary after police said he broke into a Lake...