WATE - News: Local: Greene County

Camp Creek tornado survivors reflect on their road to recovery

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:34:00 EDT

It's been two years since a deadly tornado hit the Camp Creek community in Greene County.

Greene County robbers fake car trouble to steal from good samaritans

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:46:00 EDT

Greene County deputies are looking for the three people who robbed a man at gunpoint after he stopped to help them with car trouble.

Greene County couple indicted for death of 8-month-old daughter

Fri, 3 May 2013 20:56:00 EDT

A Greene County couple is now facing charges for the death of their infant daughter in September 2012.

Dandridge, Greeneville, Morristown, Rogersville benefit from Main Street grants

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:37:00 EDT

State officials say a program that aims to revitalize downtown commercial districts in communities across Tennessee generated more than $82 million in private and public investment last year.

Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:32:00 EDT

A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school.

Sevierville takes steps to increase amusement tax

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT

The city of Sevierville took another step towards increasing the amusement tax on Monday.

How you can help the Oklahoma tornado victims through Red Cross

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:55:00 EDT

If you want to help the Oklahoma tornado victims, the Red Cross is accepting donations. You can also text "Red Cross" to 90999.

Knoxville forms program to make community breastfeeding friendly

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:38:00 EDT

Knoxville is launching a new effort to make breastfeeding mothers feel welcome.

Minors sold for sex on website frequented by prostitutes

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 EDT

According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation backpage.com is causing problems across the state, not only for promoting prostitution but for the commercial sexual exploitation of our children.

Officials find Cocke County man wanted for sexual assault

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:53:00 EDT

Deputies are continuing to search for an armed suspect in a sexual assault after he evaded arrest early Monday morning in Cocke County.

Crossville neighborhood demanding rat infested home be demolished

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:48:00 EDT

After years of dealing with an abandoned home infested with rats, a Crossville neighborhood may finally be getting help.

Pediatrician says DCS challenges medical opinions

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:15:00 EDT

A Spring Hill pediatrician says she has some sympathy as the Tennessee Department of Children's Services tries to sort through claims about children's welfare.

Ownby censure placed on May 28 meeting agenda

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:49:00 EDT

Knox County Commissioners will vote next week to censure Commissioner Jeff Ownby.