Category Archives: (WOWF 102.5 WOW COUNTRY) Local News
Right Shoulder of I-40 Eastbound to be Closed from MM 273 to MM 276 for Tree Cutting through June 13, 2025
Motorists traveling on I-40 eastbound in Putnam County should be aware that the TDOT contractor will have the right shoulder closed from Exit 273 to Exit 276 for a tree cutting operation through June ...
Jun 05, 2025
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and Tennessee Highway Patrol Warn of "Outstanding Traffic Ticket" Scam
Officials are warning Tennesseans about a new scam involving text messages that say they come from the Tennessee Department of Vehicles (DMV). The scam messages claim the recipient has outstanding tra...
Jun 05, 2025
Learn How to Spot a Scam at the Free Seminar at Crossville's Palace Theatre Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2pm and 5pm
Learn how to spot a scam at the FREE seminar on Thursday, June 12th at Crossville's Palace Theatre at 2pm and 5pm. Get information about the latest scams affecting our community from Detectives with t...
Jun 05, 2025
TBI Investigating Sweetwater Officer-Involved Shooting
TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances of an early morning officer-involved shooting in Sweetwater. Preliminary information indicates the incident happened shortly before 1am Wednesday...
Jun 05, 2025
Man at Center of Knox County BOLO Caught in Crossville
A man who allegedly evaded a Knox County traffic stop was captured in Crossville. It happened May 29th when Crossville Police spotted the subject's vehicle at the Car Spa on North Main Street. Officer...
Jun 04, 2025
Cumberland County Man Falls for Online Love Scam
A Cumberland County man has lost over a thousand dollars in an online love scam. According to the Sheriff's Office, the 62-year-old man said he had been sending money to a female he met on E-Harmony w...
Jun 04, 2025
Crossville Woman Falls for Reba McEntire Scam
A Crossville woman has been scammed out of hundreds of dollars after joining the "Reba McEntire Fans Group" on Facebook. After joining, the woman said she was contacted via Facebook Messenger by someo...
Jun 04, 2025
Crossville City Council to vote on ambulance service
Crossville Mayor RJ Crawford placed a proposal for a city run Emergency Medical Service on next week's regular session of the Crossville City Council. The idea was first presented by Councilmember Dr....
Jun 04, 2025
Heather Haley Stepping Away as WVLT's Chief Meteorologist
WVLT has announced that Heather Haley will be stepping away as Chief Meteorologist. Haley has provided accurate weather forecasts for television and radio in East and parts of Middle Tennessee for mor...
Jun 04, 2025
16th Judicial Assistant District Attorney Charged With Domestic Assault
An assistant district attorney in the 16th Judicial District has been arrested and charged with domestic assault. On Tuesday, at the request of 16th Judicial District Attorney Jennings Jones, TBI agen...
Jun 03, 2025