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Supreme Court seeks GOP states’ response to Justice Department’s Title IX restoration bid
The Supreme Court on Tuesday invited two Republican-led states to respond to an effort by the Justice Department to enforce parts of a new Biden administration Title IX rule in locations where court orders have temporarily blocked the entire regulation. The move follows a pair of petitions filed by U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar to […]
Loss estimated at $400K in Parrottsville fire
An attempt to repair a vehicle's gas leak went seriously awry Monday afternoon in Parrottsville causing significant fire damage with numerous fire departments responding to bring the blaze under control. According to a report from the Cocke County Sheriff's Office a deputy, who was among several first responders dispatched to the reported fire at 156 Parrots Circle on July 22, spoke to the owner of the garage, Randy Masingale upon arrival. Masingale stated he was working on a fuel leak on his 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche...
$4.6m addition to bring bathrooms to Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness Gateway Park
The City of Knoxville is moving forward with its plan to create a gateway to the city’s urban wilderness. On July 23, the City Council approved an agreement to build a $4.6 million Urban Wilderness Gateway Park pavilion.
VERIFY: Are crime rates really rising?
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Pew Research Center research study from April showed roughly 58% of Americans believe reducing crime should be the president’s top priority. That number is up from 47% in 2021. A Gallup poll from November 2023 also showed that 77% of Americans believe crime is...
Rack Room Shoes Reopens Knoxville Store with Fresh Look and Top Brands
KNOXVILLE – Rack Room Shoes announces the grand reopening of its Knoxville store at 10984 Parkside Dr. within the Turkey Creek Pavilion. Customers can expect a fresh look, exciting new styles, and an enhanced shopping experience. “We’re delighted to reopen in Knoxville and can’t wait for everyone to see...
Vol athletes competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee set a new school record, sending 31 athletes to the 2024 Paris Olympics. The previous school record was 20 athletes in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. This games’ attendance puts Tennessee sixth nationally among NCAA programs and second overall of SEC schools. Past, present and...
The University of Tennessee Research Foundation Celebrates 90th Anniversary
The University of Tennessee Research Foundation is celebrating 90 years of innovation! UTRF has been at the forefront of driving change and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for nearly a century. “For the past 90 years, UTRF has been instrumental in promoting the commercialization of UT’s intellectual property...
Tennessee man arrested after his teen girlfriend’s body is found in truck bed
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (TCN) -- U.S. Marshals recently located and arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of killing his 18-year-old girlfriend and fleeing. According to the Knoxville Police Department, on Monday, July 22, detectives and forensics personnel responded to a home after an individual reported that a man had "gravely injured" his girlfriend. Authorities found evidence of a deadly assault, but they didn’t locate a victim or suspect at the scene.
Widespread rain Thursday morning, becoming spotty into the weekend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - One more day with solid rain chances arrives as we head into Thursday, but the best coverage remains mostly during the morning hours. Rain chances will gradually taper as we head into Friday and the weekend with seasonable temperatures returning. Join us on the WVLT First...
Tennessee Football FILL IN THE BLANK: Camp Battles, WR & DB Room Breakdowns & More | RTI: Press Pass
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'It resonates with me a lot' | Karns football embracing Ubuntu philosophy to create culture
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Karns football is looking to create a culture coming off a 1-9 season last year. They believe they found a word they can build that culture around. It's Ubuntu. “Everyone asks us 'What does Ubuntu stands for?'," head coach Lee Warren said. "It’s not an acronym....
Silly crimes, big consequences: Lawyer breaks down charges in Vienna sausage vandalism
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Some crime stories sound like they’ve been pulled from a comedy sketch, but, regardless of how silly they may sound, they can have big consequences. Earlier this month, former Jacksboro police officer Joseph Weaver was arrested on vandalism and theft charges after he was accused of failing to scan several cans […]
Tennessee baseball ranking: Where are Vols in Baseball America's 'way too early' top 25?
Tennessee baseball reached the mountaintop of college baseball in 2024 when Tony Vitello's squad defeated Texas A&M in Omaha, Nebraska to win the program's first College World Series title. It's a moment that captivated the rise of the Vols' program under Vitello in his six years in the manager's chair after Tennessee had come up short in previous trips to the CWS the last three years. It's also a moment that was shown front and center at...
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