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Health care law changes begin July 1
(The Center Square) – Tennessee’s plan to unwind certificate of need, protection of power of attorney rights and several TennCare coverage changes went into effect Monday with the new fiscal year. TennCare must retain coverage for individuals with disabilities who have employment through a buy-in program, it must cover mental health services at the same rates for alcoholism and drug dependency and it must cover medical expenses for genetic testing to identify treatments for children with rare diseases. ...
Blount nonprofit building homes with $800,000 grant
Close to $1 million in grant funds are flowing into affordable housing in Blount County. A Blount County nonprofit recently won over $800,000 to build four new homes, and the organization’s leadership say that those homes are the beginning of a broader project. The Tennessee Housing Development Agency earlier this year awarded Foothills Community Development Corporation $813,000 through its HOME grant to support new construction. The money stems from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. THDA Community Outreach Liaison Katie Moore presented the...
Fireworks safety for furry friends
Fourth of July can be a time of great fun and celebration, but it can also be a distressing time for furry friends. With fireworks shooting off and the hustle and bustle of celebration, it can be easy to miss a dog bolting out the door or fence. “July Fourth or New Year’s, any firework-laden holiday that people tend to celebrate with that, it does produce that anxiety in the...
Knoxville police, Knox County Sheriff’s Office responding to Corryton home
CORRYTON, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department and Knox County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a home in Corryton as part of what the agencies are calling an ongoing investigation. According to KPD Communications Manager Scott Erland, officers are executing a search warrant. This is a developing story....
Jeff Co. alum, Kennesaw State transfer Tanner Franklin commits to Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The defending national champion Tennessee Baseball team has made its first transfer portal addition of 2025. Jefferson County alum Tanner Franklin will be coming home to Rocky Top. The Kennesaw State transfer announced the decision via social media on Tuesday. Franklin’s fastball can reach 99 miles...
‘An avid animal lover’ Family honors Deputy Tucker Blakley’s 30th birthday by raising money for shelter
It has been nine months since Knox County Sheriff's Deputy Tucker Blakely was shot while responding to a domestic call in west Knox County. He was taken to the UT Medical Center on October 1, 2023, where he later died.
AMR owes Knox County almost $500,000 in contract compliance penalties - just from May
Knox County's ambulance provider was fined almost $500,000 for failing to respond to emergency calls fast enough in May. AMR improved its overall response times, but still missed its goal on 23% of calls and turned in worse response times on serious calls within the city in May compared to April.
Blount County teen and recent high school graduate named best welder in the U.S.
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — Lilly Dunn, a recent William Blount High School graduate, and the University of Tennessee Baseball team both have something in common. They're national champions who earned the title of being the best in the nation in their respective fields last week. Dunn competed in the...
Tennessee baseball made World Series history. How a Knox News photographer captured it all
The world was watching June 24 as Tennessee defeated Texas A&M to capture its first national title in the baseball program's history. Behind the scenes and on the field, Knox News was tirelessly working to capture the biggest moments throughout the Vols' quest for gold. Brianna Paciorka, visual journalist at...
Use caution, feels like around 100° ahead of gradually increasing rain chances
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s steamy, with building heat and humidity. This creates isolated rain and storms before a front brings much-needed rain to some in our area again. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android to stay informed on the go and...
Homesteading with the “Chicken Librarian” Kristin Webber
From cheese making to fermentation, Kristin Webber has the knowledge to help you get back to the basics. Julia sits down with Kristin to find out what homesteading is, how Kristin developed her love for it, and why Knoxville has embraced her business... From cheese making to fermentation, Kristin Webber...
Emerald Youth hoping to build anticipated $20 million youth development facility in East Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Emerald Youth Foundation said it hopes to build a new $20 million facility in East Knoxville that would focus on "whole child youth development." It said it responded to Knoxville's request for contractors to bid on a project to develop a parcel of vacant land.
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