Katelyn Keenehan
WBIR Channel 10
Knoxville, TN, United States
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TN lawmakers propose 19 amendments to third-grade retention law, a month before test-time
In April, students across Tennessee will need to take a state test. That test could determine if they pass the third grade, or if they need to repeat it. → Read More
The Patriot Church blends faith and politics in East Tennessee
There are 687 churches in Knoxville. One in Lenoir City merges politics and religion. → Read More
What happens to business owners who try to host all-age drag shows in East Tennessee?
In the last five months, at least seven businesses have been the target of negative social media posts, phone calls, and harmful online reviews. → Read More
Drag show restrictions two steps away from becoming law
Laws around adult cabarets are not new, but a new law could further restrictions on certain shows in Tennessee. → Read More
TN Lawmakers propose allowing 18-year-olds to carry guns without a permit
The bill comes after the state lost a lawsuit deeming it 'unconstitutional' to prevent 18-year-olds from carrying since they can legally buy a gun at 18. → Read More
Knox County Commission approves contract to fund launch of mental health court
Up to 30% of people in jail may be dealing with mental illness. This mental health court will help redirect those folks to treatment, rather than incarceration → Read More
FDA considers adding Narcan to store shelves
In 2022, the Metro Drug Coalition distributed 16,004 Narcan kits to people, upon request. → Read More
Firefighters ask lawmakers for access to life-saving PTSD treatment
The "James Dustin Samples Act" seeks to reduce stigma, and provide funding for firefighters to get PTSD treatment covered in workers' compensation. → Read More
'It's the Wild Wild West' | Weighing the cost of sports wagering
In 2022, Tennessee received $69 million in tax revenue from sports wagering. → Read More
The Vanished | Derek Smith still reported missing, despite van being located in Powell
The Knox County Sheriff's Office said Derek Smith was last seen during August, inside of his vehicle in Powell. → Read More
Bill proposed in TN legislature would help pay for PTSD treatment among full-time firefighters
SB 0856 was introduced by Senator Paul Bailey (R - Sparta) and would include PTSD treatments under workers' compensation for firefighters. → Read More
Black History Month: The man who desegregated downtown Knoxville
Robert 'Bob' Booker is an author and historian in Knoxville. → Read More
First-of-its-kind study reveals who is using Knoxville's public parks and greenways
A study through the University of Tennessee shows the demographic breakdown of people using the Knoxville Urban Wilderness in South Knoxville. → Read More
Report shows Tennessee is failing in the fight against tobacco use
Tennessee got an "F grade" in every category but one on the American Lung Association's State of Tobacco Control report. → Read More
Nonverbal teenager shares story of adversity in his own words
The Peyton Project is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring other non-speaking people on the autism spectrum. → Read More
Just one resource center is available outside Knoxville, as 3,500 people experience homelessness in Knox Co.
There are few resources available for the thousands of people experiencing homelessness in Knox County, outside of Knoxville's city limits. → Read More
Local church struggles to recover post-pandemic, and from Methodist split
"Let's get back to our beliefs, let's get back to the Holy Spirit," said one of Webb's Creek United Methodist Church's members. → Read More
The Methodist Split | How translations of text divided a religion
The Methodist church is splitting into "United Methodist" and "Global Methodist." → Read More
The Vanished | Daniel Dewey and the unsolved Silver Alert
The 72-year-old was reported missing on March 26, 2022. He was last seen by a neighbor three days prior. → Read More
Some homeowners pushing back as mega-egg facility starts construction in Union County
Alpes Sanfer started excavating the Sharps Chapel property in November 2022. They hope to complete construction by August 2023. → Read More