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Human remains found in 2021 in Knoxville encampment identified
KNOXVILLE, Tenn — Skeletal remains found in September 2021 in a tent in a Knoxville encampment have been identified through digital detective work. For nearly three years no one knew who the man was that was found Sept. 7, 2021. Othram Inc., a Texas-based forensic lab, announced Monday they've...
Water, water everywhere -- along with tons of debris on Tennessee River
LENOIR CITY, Tenn — All that debris that's been washing down the East Tennessee river system has to go somewhere. Right now a sampling of it is collecting at Fort Loudoun Lock's upper approach area near Lenoir City. A photo of the tons of logs, branches and other floating...
Democratic TN House candidate files defamation lawsuit against Republican leaders
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — UPDATE 6 PM WEDNESDAY: A Democratic candidate running to represent District 18 in the Tennessee House of Representatives carried through Wednesday on his vow to sue Republican leaders for making false statements about him and his wife. The complaint was filed by attorney Josh Hedrick in...
10About Town Things to Do: Knox Pride Fest, 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb and Brew at the Zoo (Oct. 3 to Oct. 8)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — There are plenty of fun things to do in Knoxville this week! From seeing Teddy Swims perform live at the Tennessee Theatre to watching the Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Bijou Theatre, here are some events you can expect. Thursday, Oct. 3. The Taste of...
Expect much more traffic for up to a year on Tennessee highways, even in spots undamaged by Helene
Interstate highways in the Knoxville region are likely to become considerably more clogged as companies across the country reroute their commercial traffic onto routes that remain undamaged after the punishing storms unleashed by Hurricane Helene severed vital connections between Tennessee and North Carolina. The traffic impact will be long-lasting − a year or even longer − in East Tennessee communities, even those not devastated by flooding. ...
Before You Vote: Oct. 7 is the last day to register to vote in Tennessee before the November election
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — A key deadline is approaching in Tennessee for people who want to vote in the November presidential election. The voter registration deadline in Tennessee is Monday, Oct. 7. The Tennessee Secretary of State's office has information on how to register at this link. People who...
KPD hosting several events with churches in October for Faith & Blue Weekend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Police Department will be partnering with churches and religious organizations in the area to host several events for the community throughout October for Faith and Blue Weekend. Faith and Blue Weekend runs nationally from Oct. 11 through Oct. 14, but the department is spreading...
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