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Crews battle explosions, downed power lines in massive East Tennessee barn fire

Crews battle explosions, downed power lines in massive East Tennessee barn fire

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Ariana Joy Cobler
Crews with the Blount County Fire Protection District worked for hours to contain a massive structure fire involving downed power lines and propane tanks.

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Appalachian Bear Rescue takes in four additional bear cubs following rescue in Washington County

Appalachian Bear Rescue takes in four additional bear cubs following rescue in Washington County

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Jake Pietrasz
The addition increases ABR’s current rehabilitation residency from one to five bears.

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Investigative report says Knoxville police chief’s inappropriate relationship with subordinate...

Investigation says Knoxville police chief’s inappropriate relationship with officer didn’t go beyond the phone

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey
We’ve now gotten an inside look at the investigative findings into KPD Chief Paul Noel’s inappropriate texts with a subordinate officer.

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The addition increases ABR’s current rehabilitation residency from one to five bears.
Appalachian Bear Rescue takes in four additional bear cubs following rescue in Washington County

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A status date to set a formal sentencing hearing has been scheduled for Nov. 2.
Man who murdered girlfriend in Anderson County sentenced to life in prison: DA

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We’ve now gotten an inside look at the investigative findings into KPD Chief Paul Noel’s...
Investigation says Knoxville police chief’s inappropriate relationship with officer didn’t go beyond the phone

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Torchbearer Hall will feature modern amenities including both two- and four-person living suites.
University of Tennessee unveils new nine-story residence hall

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Elections

Marsha Blackburn defeated John Rose and Monty Fritts in Thursday's primary election.

Here’s how GOP gubernatorial candidates performed in each county across TN during Thursday’s primary election

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Jake Pietrasz
Republican Marsha Blackburn and Democrat Jerri Green will face off in November to become Tennessee’s first female governor.

Elections

Democrats make gains as nearly 90,000 ballots cast in August election

Knox County election results raise question of shifting political landscape

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Alexa Durben
Democrats make gains as nearly 90,000 ballots cast in August election

News

Courtyard area behind Torchbearer Hall featuring a wall with the State of Tennessee before...

PHOTOS: University of Tennessee unveils new nine-story residence hall

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Jake Pietrasz
Torchbearer Hall will feature modern amenities including both two- and four-person living suites.

News

The program relies on anonymity to bring in tips that help investigators

‘We don’t know who you are’ | Breaking down how anonymous tips work through East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Lindsey Stenger
The program relies on anonymity to bring in tips that help investigators

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Knox County Schools rolls out weapons detection system, addresses substance use ahead of new...

Knox County Schools rolling out high school weapons detection, targets persistent student vaping

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Gracyn Thatcher
District says new technology is proactive, not reactive, as substance incidents topped 390 last year

State

Nearly 6,000 Tennessee workers affected by WARN notices so far in 2026

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Caleb Wethington
Since late June, six additional new WARN notices have affected 981 workers statewide.
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