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Home video shows abused cows in Speedwell

Local News - Wed, 03/10/2010 - 00:48
A Claiborne County man faces multiple animal abuse charges in two counties.

Utility poles left in middle of repaved Old Weisgarber Road

Local News - Wed, 03/10/2010 - 00:42
Contractors put down the first base layer of asphalt on Old Weisgarber Road this week.  The construction site painted a strange picture as old utility poles remain in the middle of the widened road.

Pringles recalling chips because of salmonella concern

More Local News - Wed, 03/10/2010 - 00:35
Salmonella concerns are forcing Pringles to recall two flavors of its chips.

Chesney to appear at Regal's Pinnacle Theatre for Variety children's charity

Local News - Wed, 03/10/2010 - 00:30
National country star and East Tennessee's own Kenny Chesney is set to appear at a movie premiere in Knoxville next month, to benefit Variety, the Children's Charity.

House fire displaces mother, two children

Local News - Wed, 03/10/2010 - 00:05
The fire was reported just before 9 p.m. on Virginia Avenue in Lonsdale.

Kentucky coal companies want fee hike for mine permits

More Local News - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 23:42
Coal companies in Kentucky are taking an unusual stand by urging lawmakers to pass legislation to increase the fees for mining permit applications.

Tennessee State Fair to be held after all

More Local News - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 23:38
The Tennessee State Fair will be held after all this September, produced by two companies.

Order of protection violators could get $500 fine

More Local News - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 23:36
Individuals who violate an order of protection in Tennessee could face a fine of up to $500 under a proposal advancing in the Senate.

2 Tennessee National Guard MP units to deploy to Iraq

More Local News - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 23:07
Tennessee National Guard Military Police units from Lenoir City and Bristol will deploy to Iraq at the end of March, the military announced Tuesday.

Knoxville city leader want to take part in Google internet experiment

More Local News - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 23:04
The city of Knoxville wants to be part of Google's new experiment and leaders need you to help make it happen.

Oak Ridge restaurant to lose lease from city

More Local News - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 22:49
A Chinese restaurant some call an Oak Ridge institution will most likely lose its lease from the city.

Bottle bill supporters say trash turns treasure when garbage gets a price tag

Local News - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 22:41
To say Melvin Bryan's wife likes bottled water would be an understatement, and about every week, her taste becomes his chore.

UT Faculty members return from Chile

Local News - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 22:03
As Chile works to recover from a 8.8-magnitude earthquake, a group of UT faculty members who were there have returned to Tennessee and are talking about what they saw.

Knoxville business licenses, building permits remain flat 2009 to 2010

Local News - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 21:42
A pair of economic indicators show the bleeding may have stopped in the local economy, but so far in 2010, things haven't changed much since 2009.

Company accuses Fred's using trademark colors

More Local News - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 21:36
Giant retailer Dollar General Corp. has filed a federal lawsuit against rival discount chain Fred's Inc., claiming the smaller company is using Dollar General's trademark yellow and black colors.

List of "Dogs on Patios" restaurants grows

Local News - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 20:47
Nine restaurants in Knoxville now permit dogs to dine on their patios.

Knoxville motel fire victim identified; motel still closed

More Local News - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 20:38
A motel guest was taken to the University of Tennessee Medical Center early Monday night after being rescued from a hallway near his smoke filled room.

Despite criticism Tennessee officials say weatherization program a success

More Local News - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 20:03
Several crews contracted with the Knoxville-Knox County CAC are weatherizing low to moderate income households to make them more energy efficient.

Tell us what you think: Retirement savings

Local News - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 19:41
How has your retirement plan changed over the last couple of years?

Proposal to cut up to 30 teaching positions in Knox County Schools

More Local News - Tue, 03/09/2010 - 19:02
The Knox County School System, like the rest of county government, is dealing with a tight budget.
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