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Michael Ogle with Zoo Knoxville says the dramatic decline in bird populations pushed lawmakers to act.

For decades, Villa Collina loomed over Lyons View Pike, a sprawling riverfront backdrop to black-tie galas, charity fundraisers, and more chandeliers than most hotels. Now it is gone, scraped down to dirt, and a new single-family mansion is quietly taking its place. According to the Knoxville News Sentinel, constructio

The third week of the Oak Ridge city-wide brush pickup program begins Monday, May 18. Find the complete schedule and instructions on oakridger.com or the city website at oakridgetn.gov . Week 3: May 18–22 Streets Alabama Road (North/South); Forest Lane (East/West); Alhambra Road; Georgia Avenue and side streets; Albany

Retired teacher Benita Albert brings us another annual insights into the graduating class. Their perspective will give readers a better understanding of the thoughts and aspirations of our youth. Enjoy learning about these three up-and-coming young folks who are heading off into the world with a firm foundation provide

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) — An altercation on the interstate led deputies with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office to an underground marijuana grow operation hidden beneath a residence, according to court records. It started on May 11 around 6:51 p.m. when deputies were dispatched to the 8400 block...

Despite recent rain reprieves, and more on the way this weekend and next, west Kentucky does remain in severe-to-extreme drought conditions. And officials with the Tennessee Valley Authority are well aware, and seemingly prepared. Knoxville’s TVA River Forecast Center Water Resource Engineer Ben Heath confirmed to the

POWELL, Tenn. (WVLT) - A crew with Rural Metro Fire has been honored after saving a man’s life last month. According to Rural Metro, Squad 236 in Powell responded to what appeared to be a routine call that turned out to be anything but on April 23. When crews...

ROANE COUNTY, TN — District Attorney General Russell Johnson says his office will not file charges against an officer connected to a recent incident, saying the matter falls outside his jurisdiction. Johnson said the alleged incident occurred in Knox County, not in Roane County. “I cannot charge something that...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knox County homeowners are reacting to reassessment letters showing property values that have nearly doubled. Valerie Kivett said she was shocked when she opened her reassessment letter. “How? Why? Why? Mainly, why?” Kivett said. She added her property value almost doubled, maybe a little more

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knox County property assessor’s office is sending reappraisals to residents, and since the average market value of a home has risen about 60 percent since 2022, you may be in for a shock. Some Knox County residents are still waiting for the other foot to drop, because the Knox County […]