Gerald Witt
Knoxville News Sentinel
Knoxville, TN, United States
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Knox County Commission approves safety center contract 10-1
The plan is for a 72-hour treatment facility for people with mental health issues or addiction problems who would otherwise go to jail for low-level offenses. → Read More
Key Knox County safety center votes coming Monday
Both resolutions are expected to pass in Monday's Commission meeting, despite some near the proposed facility saying they don't want it near their homes. → Read More
Knoxville police asking for small budget increase
Knoxville Police Chief David Rausch isn't seeking major budget increases for the upcoming fiscal year, nor were there large expense requests from other departments during budget briefings. → Read More
Knoxville mayor: KPD officers aren't ICE agents
"Because of the political rhetoric that's out there and because of the legislation and lawsuits, there are a lot of people that are very, very frightened," Rogero said. → Read More
Video: TDOT destroys bridge
The old steel truss Walters Bridge in Cocke and Jefferson counties was replaced by a modern concrete bulb-tee beam bridge. → Read More
Knox County Commission to consider safety center
Commission is expected to a 20-year, $1.2 million lease agreement for property for the safety center at 3343 Dewine Road. → Read More
Big response to Knox County retirement offer
"(Finance Director Chris Caldwell) had set aside about $2 million to cover the cost of the incentive," county spokesman Michael Grider said. "And we estimate that amount will be closer to $2.5 million because we got a larger number." → Read More
Melton Hill Lake muskie likely record
Once verified, angler Steven Paul will have broken a 34-year-old record, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. → Read More
TWRA restocks Gatlinburg trout streams
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency on Friday stock Gatlinburg streams with about 2,000 trout. → Read More
Sevier County gets $5.8M grant for workers who lost jobs after wildfire
Sevier County gets $5.8M grant for workers who lost jobs after wildfire → Read More
School board puzzled by lack of ratings for superintendent finalists
Three school board members raised concerns at Monday's work session about the openness of the committee's selection process. → Read More
Knox County school board proposes dress code changes
Hems of shorts, skirts and dresses may be moved on the leg from to the end of a student's fingertip to the knuckle. → Read More
Wildfire highlighted need for affordable housing in Gatlinburg
Officials in Gatlinburg and those who are working to attract affordable housing to Sevier County say the November wildfire further highlighted a long-standing issue for the area. → Read More
Commission may close road used for lake access
Knox County Commission is expected to make a decision on the road closure in Monday's regular commission meeting at 5 p.m. → Read More
Proposed Knox County safety center now has suggested location; meeting Thursday
The meeting is at 6 p.m. Thursday at Cumberland Baptist Church, 5600 Western Ave. → Read More
Deer rescued from sinkhole in Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Year-old-buck is rescued after being stuck in a hole at Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. → Read More
Alexander, Duncan won't attend Knox town hall on ACA reform
Knoxville town hall meeting on ACA reform planned for Feb. 23 at Whittle Springs Middle School. → Read More
Cades Cove prescribed burn is set for Thursday through Sunday
Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Appalachian Piedmont Zone fire management staff plan to burn about 800 acres in Cades Cove this week. → Read More
Mayor Tim Burchett presents Love Kitchen Valentine's cash
A handful of salad greens, a scoop of mandarin oranges and a helping of shepherd's pie equal love on Valentine's Day for Mary Kerr. → Read More
Cherokee Health Systems CEO to address US Senate subcommittee
The head of Cherokee Health Systems is going to Washington to tell the U.S. Senate about how it handles mental health in its clinics. → Read More