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BP report blames itself, others for oil spill
BP took some of the blame for the Gulf oil disaster in an internal report issued Wednesday, acknowledging among other things that it misinterpreted a key pressure test of the well. But in a possible preview of its legal...
Knox County School Board votes on tenure revocation
The Knox County School Board voted unanimously Wednesday night that charges against teacher Margaret Griffin are serious enough to revoke her tenure.
Police standoff in North Knoxville ends, no one injured
A police standoff in North Knoxville has ended peacefully with the suspect surrendering to Knoxville Police Department officers.
Jefferson county family with 9 children living in motel a week after house fire
A Jefferson County family with nine children are still living in a motel after a house fire destroyed their home last week.
Fla. minister determined to hold 9/11 Quran burn
The leader of a small Florida church that espouses anti-Islam philosophy said Wednesday he was determined to burn copies of the Quran on Sept. 11, despite pressure from the White House, religious leaders and others to call...
Knoxville Salvation Army soon taking Christmas assistance applications
Soon the Salvation Army will begin accepting applications for its Christmas assistance program. The program includes the Angel Tree, Christmas food baskets, and Christmas stockings.
Lower bond for teacher who pointed gun in cemetery
A judge has greatly reduced a bond for a teacher arrested for pointing a gun at teenagers who were making a nighttime visit to a cemetery near Chattanooga.
Tennessee mom sent to prison for baby's hot car death
A Clarksville mother was sentenced to 18 years in prison after she was convicted in the death of her infant daughter who was left in a hot car
Police release names of couple found dead in burning house
The bodies of a couple were found in a North Knox County home that caught fire Wednesday. Authorities say the couple were victims of an apparent murder-suicide.
US smoking rate still stuck at 1 in 5 adults
U.S. smoking rates continue to hold steady, at about one in five adults lighting up regularly, frustrated health officials reported Tuesday.
Former Knox County engineering director won't file suit for severance
Knox County's ex-engineering director says in a letter he won't file suit to seek the severance package the new mayor's administration declined to release.
Suspect in S&S Cafeteria murder was a former co-worker
Employees of S&S Cafeteria said Wednesday they were shocked to learn the man believed to be the gunman in a deadly robbery attempt was himself a former employee.
Program helps teachers fund classroom needs
If you think your child's teacher deserves some free money, you may be able to help through the second annual "Calling all Teachers" program.
Knox County Heath Department's flu vaccination clinic starts next week
The Knox County Health Department will offer flu vaccinations at its Dameron Avenue facility from Monday, September 13 through Friday. The costs are $20 for shots and $25 for intranasal mist.
Congressman Jimmy Duncan meets with Knoxville Tea Party
Congressman Jimmy Duncan had his first experience with the Tea Party Tuesday night, after deciding not to join its caucus in Washington over the summer.
Fla. minister: Quran burning still planned
The leader of a small Florida church that espouses anti-Islam philosophy said he was still praying about whether go through with his plan to burn copies of the Quran on Sept. 11, which the White House, religious leaders and...
Congressman Jimmy Duncan meets with Knoxville Tea Party
Congressman Jimmy Duncan had his first experience with the Tea Party Tuesday night, after deciding not to join their caucus in Washington over the summer.
UT football player injured, back on the field on Wednesday
University of Tennessee football player Cody Pope was injured Tuesday during practice and was taken to the hospital.
Lawsuit brought by environmental groups settled
Three environmental groups have reached a settlement in a lawsuit against a coal company over discharges of a pollutant from a mine in East Tennessee.
Three die in Tennessee traffic accidents over holiday
Preliminary figures show three traffic fatalities in Tennessee during the long Labor Day holiday weekend, potentially the fewest since six in 1962.