Jared Austin

Housing contractors have stressed the importance of carbon monoxide detectors after a Maryville couple died due to carbon monoxide poisoning in the Bahamas. The detectors were not required in the country and they’re also not required in Tennessee.

School districts across Tennessee look specifically at security and emergency preparedness when it comes to preventing school shootings. A resource some officials want to see more emphasis on is mental health.

The state of Tennessee has poured millions of dollars into school districts to help prevent school shootings. The money is used for training, resources and security.

The historic Blue Haven Motel in Rocky Top has been torn down after current owners didn’t want to pay to have the building brought up to code.

Quintuplets in Farragut graduated from high school on Sunday and have plans to go to college in the fall. Willem, Sean, Ashley, Izzy and Meghan van Tol are five brothers and sisters.

Hundreds from East Tennessee visited World’s Fair Park Saturday to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1982 World’s Fair. It wasn’t 11 million people like 40 years ago, but the event had an international feel with vendors and food at World’s Fair Park.

Temperatures are supposed to be the highest for 2022 on Friday. Doctors and first responders said there are plenty of things people can do to stay cool if they have to be outside.

Sporting Club picked United Way as sponsor for kits

Knoxville has had 11 homicides since the start of the year and officials are looking for suspects in six of those cases still including suspects in the Hatmaker’s shooting.

Roam Fest brought in hundreds of people from around the country to Knoxville to get women more involved in mountain biking. Knoxville’s unique variety of mountain biking trails helped the bikers here.

Hundreds of protesters came to East Tennessee asking for the Roe v. Wade decision to stay in place. This comes after it was announced the Supreme Court looked into overturning the ruling.

People from across the state and U.S. met at the Veterans Memorial at World’s Fair Park to rededicate parts of I-40 to Sgt. Troy McGill. The sergeant was given the Medal of Honor for his efforts in World War II.

The view of the Smoky Mountains and downtown Knoxville’s attractions aren’t the only things making the city a place people want to live. According to experts, it’s also for the low risk of natural disasters happening.

The founder of A Heart’s Desires started the group after granting his mother’s final wish.

Sevierville Police Department officers and veterans took part in a charity softball game at Smokies Stadium in Kodak.

The Knox County District Attorney General said most violent crimes and drug activity in Knox County can be traced back to gang activity including biker gangs.

The World’s Fair Park is used mainly for special events and people visiting in 2022. All of the events will never be as big as the World’s Fair.

A raid in East Tennessee rescued a dozen neglected horses and mules. Horse Haven worked with state and local law enforcement a majority of Wednesday to load all 12 animals into trailers and brought them to their facility.

Tennessee lawmakers updated the state’s name, image and likeness laws by allowing NIL groups to talk directly with university officials, current and prospective student athletes.

John Rice Irwin, founder of the Museum of Appalachia, died at the age of 91.

Churches across Loudon Co. came together Saturday to host a concert for people as a way to raise money for Sgt. Chris Jenkins’ family.

East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers credits several people in the region for bring credible tips to help find suspects in specific cases.

Chef John Alunni got his start in cooking while in the military.

Valley Church United Methodist is celebrating Easter Sunday at Pellissippi State waiting for their new facility to be built. The goal was to have it built by the end of 2022, but it likely won’t be built for another year.

Sgt. Jenkins was killed while on duty in February.

The SIRA college regatta in Oak Ridge this weekend brings in 1,500 rowers from 48 different states. Families come from up north including Wisconsin and Indiana and all the way down south with Florida and UCF.

Two bills are proposed to change sports guidelines along with enforcing the new proposed rules.

The Knox Co. property assessor said a 40% increase in property value will keep homeowner's property taxes the same as before.

Volunteers also helped first responders during the 2016 wildfires.

Friends and family gathered in Knox County this Saturday to celebrate the birthday of fallen soldier Sgt. Ryan Knauss. Knauss would’ve been 24 on Thursday.

Pigeon Forge will be a busy city this weekend not just for its tourist attractions, but also because of the Rod Run.

Name, Image and Likeness deals usually benefit an individual athlete, but with a new partnership, an entire program could see the benefits. UT Baseball is working with a Las Vegas-based group to help them get paid.

Homeowner insurers have said people need to start looking into protecting their homes better.

First responders determined the fire to be arson in January

Jim Carr was working to put out the wildfire on Hatcher Mountain he went from trying to stop a brush fire to preventing the fire from going towards his truck.

The Andrew Johnson building will be a hotel once again after serving as office space for the last several years. The building has been in downtown Knoxville for nearly 100 years and its history is just as extensive. It all starts with the Smoky Mountains.

Joel Carillet went to Ukraine days before the war began

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band played in the Big Ears parade Saturday.

Ken Brewster is stationed at the Poland-Ukraine border helping those most in need

Three women in Tennessee have said Dr. Randolph Lowry sexually abused them while getting treatment at Wellness North which is now called Behavioral Health Group. The alleged abuse started in the beginning of 2018.

KPD reports 31 catalytic converter thefts two months into 2022.

Tennessee Lady Vol fans lined up outside Thompson-Boling Arena over an hour before tip-off as they took on Buffalo Saturday.

Visit Knoxville said bars, restaurants and hotels are expected to be full all weekend

An ETSU student from Ukraine is working with his brother to help provide food and shelter to people staying in the country.

Knox County students will not have to go to school in masks starting next Monday after Judge Ronnie Greer ordered the mandate be temporarily lifted.

Even with Dollywood choosing not to open Saturday, tourists still went to visit some Pigeon Forge attractions.

Greenhouses prep for winter weather this weekend

Millions of Ukrainians have evacuated the country as the Russians invade, but some are hesitant to try and leave.

Knoxville Police still looking for three assault suspects

East Tennessee child named team captain for Vol Baseball series in Houston