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Knoxville woman gets jail, state probation in 2023 crash that killed Okla. pianist
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Knoxville woman will spend six months in jail as part of her punishment for driving while intoxicated the wrong way on Interstate 40 near downtown and causing a crash that killed a concert pianist from Oklahoma. Ellen Rideout, 34, went into custody Monday morning after...
Humid with rising temperatures this week
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – It will be a hot and humid week for the Tennessee Valley as an upper-level high builds. With an upper-level high, the region will experience a strong south-southwest wind for most of the week. The continuous flow of warm air and moisture will be supported by that wind direction. This ridge […]
Maryville Memorial Day schedule
The City of Maryville Municipal Center Offices, the Operation Center, and Recycling Centers will all close in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27. All offices and the Recycling Centers will reopen on Tuesday, May 28. There will be no change in the residential trash pick-up schedule.
Top photos from Alabama Softball's NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional win
Alabama Crimson Tide softball ranks No. 14 in the nation and is now preparing to take on the No. 3 Tennessee Lady Vols in the Knoxville Super Regional in the next round as the team looks to continue its postseason run for another national championship. Though offense has been this...
Appalachian Unsolved: Beloved Sevier County teacher recognized attacker before death
SEVIERVILLE, Tennessee — For decades, Dan Blalock was a beloved Sevier County math teacher. He taught generations of students and one of them, later, ended up being a neighbor who also became a trusted friend. "Everybody loved Dan," Don Farmer said of his friend. He and his wife, Patsy,...
Knox County student succeeds through struggles with dyslexia
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Graduations are underway throughout East Tennessee and for many students, the path to completing their education isn’t an easy one. For students with dyslexia, it’s an uphill battle to do what so many of us take for granted and that’s to open a textbook and read. “So, after high school, I’m […]
Blount County Sheriff's Office receiving new surveillance drones
Blount County is bringing new drone surveillance technology to local policing. BRINC Drones, a startup headquartered in Washington state, is contracting with the government to place new unmanned aircraft in the Blount County Sheriff’s Office inventory. The county’s board of commissioners signed off Thursday, May 16, on a five-year agreement to purchase drone kits, training and communications technology for BCSO. Costs will be divided over the next five years and total $94,995. ...
Leaders urge caution as crews resurface part of 'The Dragon' in Blount County
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — Every turn on the "Tail of the Dragon" is an adventure. Millions of people travel on Highway 129 every year, and several pass through the section of road known as "The Dragon" near the Tennessee and North Carolina state line. Now the Blount County Sheriff's...
Tennessee first SEC team with regular-season titles in men's basketball, baseball, softball in same season
Tennessee athletics are sitting on the Rocky Top, indeed. The Vols have accomplished major history this season, becoming the first SEC school to win the regular season championship in men's basketball, baseball and softball in the same season. The Lady Vols are the No. 3 seed and advanced to the NCAA Tournament super regionals in softball, while the baseball team is the No. 1 seed in the SEC Tournament, which starts Tuesday in Hoover, Alabama. ...
Are rotisserie chickens good for you? Experts break down ingredients
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — We’ve all done it: stopped by the store on the way home to pick up something quick for dinner. A lot of times that “something quick” is a Rotisserie chicken. It’s a healthy choice, right? WATE is breaking down what’s really in that chicken. We bought Rotisserie chickens from three different […]
Mental Health Monday: East Tennessee psychologist explains how to deal with 'empty nest syndrome'
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Graduation season is usually a proud time for parents, but it can also come with feelings of sadness and loneliness if your children will be moving away. This is what some mental health experts call the "empty nest syndrome." Dr. Nicole A. Perez, a clinical psychologist...
New bars, food hall, doggie day care: 16 restaurant and retail stories you can't miss
Knoxville has seen a lot of restaurants opening recently, and you don't want to miss out on the hot gossip on Gay Street. Two prominent new restaurants have begun to make a splash downtown, a huge nightclub just opened and a massive food hall development finally welcomes guests in South Knoxville. On the other end, a brunch casserole restaurant will have to move and two separate cars ran into two different restaurants.
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