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Tennessee baseball's AJ Causey signs deal with Kansas City Royals
Baseball right-handed pitcher AJ Causey agreed to terms with the Kansas City Royals on Monday for a signing bonus worth $477,500, according to Baseball America draft writer Carlos Collazo. The deal is slightly underslot, as the pick had a recommended value of $505,000. Causey was selected No. 138 overall by...
Kia thefts in Knoxville a growing trend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Knoxville Police investigators are monitoring a crime trend involving Kia vehicles after an uptick in thefts this year. The most recent reported crime involving a Kia occurred earlier last week in North Knoxville and resulted in the arrest of three teenagers. According to KPD spokesperson Scott Erland, the department has been […]
One found dead after man with stab wounds shows up at Methodist church in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — One person was found dead near Kingston Pike and I-140 after another man showed up at a church in Knoxville with stab wounds, according to Knoxville Police. The department shared that officers responded to Cokesbury United Methodist Church around 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, to investigate a report of a stabbing […]
Murder suspect found Tuesday near Oak Ridge Quarry
Juan Carlos Diaz Perez, the man accused of murder in the slaying of a woman in Knoxville, was found and arrested near the Oak Ridge Quarry late Tuesday afternoon by the U.S. Marshals Smokey Mountain Fugitive Task Force. He was taken to Knoxville following his capture, according to the Knoxville Police Department. Warrants had been issued Monday charging him with first-degree murder. ...
'Pete the Cat' author Eric Litwin in Oak Ridge Aug. 3
Eric Litwin, the best-selling author of the original four "Pete the Cat" books, will be speaking at 10 a.m. Aug. 3 at The Historic Grove Theater in Oak Ridge. This event is co-sponsored by Friends of the Library and the Oak Ridge Public Library with in-kind support provided by High Places Church (located in the Grove Theater). The event is free with registration. ...
New Tennessee law allows developers to use private inspectors, sparking debate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A new state law allows developers to hire their own private building inspectors, which allows them to avoid using government inspectors. The law will go into effect in October, and while developers say this is a big win, critics have some concerns. From homes to...
IOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Utah and pushes state officials to help end FBI investigation
PARIS (AP) — What was expected to be a simple coronation of Salt Lake City as the 2034 Winter Olympic host turned into complicated Olympic politics Wednesday, as the IOC pushed Utah officials to end an FBI investigation into a suspected doping coverup. The International Olympic Committe formally awarded...
Top Stories From July 23, 2024
Here are the top stories for July 23, 2024. 1‘Diverging Diamonds’ Interchange Patterns Emerging in Tennessee. A unique traffic route may be coming to an interstate new you. However, it may cause you to drive on the “wrong” side of the road. Read more. 2Two Men...
THP competing for America’s Best Looking Trooper Cruiser
For the past 10 years, American Association of State Troopers (AAST) holds a Best Looking Trooper Cruisers Contest, and for its 11th annual contest, Tennessee Highway Patrol has a contender. No offense to Ford Explorer fans, but the 2023 Dodge Charger is a much better looking patrol car. For the...
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