http://www.wate.com/category/115856/news-local-mcminn-county en-us Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and WATE Station 22 15 news-local-mcminn-county http://www.wate.com/story/22111954/shutdown-of-city-services-prompts-tbi-investigation-in-niota http://www.wate.com/story/22111954/shutdown-of-city-services-prompts-tbi-investigation-in-niota?t=2013-04-29T19:54:25Z WATE Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:54:00 EDT The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is now looking into harassment complaints that led to a shutdown of city services in a McMinn County town. Niota TBI Station 23 http://www.wate.com/story/22411339/emails-show-hostile-work-situation-leading-up-to-wright-firing http://www.wate.com/story/22411339/emails-show-hostile-work-situation-leading-up-to-wright-firing?t=2013-05-24T06:37:08Z WATE Fri, 24 May 2013 06:37:00 EDT A University of Tennessee administrator told her boss she was experiencing a hostile work environment in the days before she was fired. Jenny Wright University of Tennessee tim rogers News http://www.wate.com/story/22411935/sevierville-police-cracking-down-on-shoplifters http://www.wate.com/story/22411935/sevierville-police-cracking-down-on-shoplifters?t=2013-05-24T06:34:12Z WATE Fri, 24 May 2013 06:34:00 EDT Police in Sevierville are partnering with retailers to crack down on shoplifters. In January, the Sevierville Police Department formed a team called ALERT. Sevierville tanger police shoplifters alert Station 19 http://www.wate.com/story/22409477/knox-county-deputies-apprehend-violent-sex-offender http://www.wate.com/story/22409477/knox-county-deputies-apprehend-violent-sex-offender?t=2013-05-24T06:13:26Z WATE Fri, 24 May 2013 06:13:00 EDT The search for a violent sex offender with an outstanding warrant for his arrest is over. Jerry Steven Helton sex offender Station 6 http://www.wate.com/story/22412775/east-tenn-troop-reacts-to-boy-scout-decision http://www.wate.com/story/22412775/east-tenn-troop-reacts-to-boy-scout-decision?t=2013-05-24T06:10:56Z WATE Fri, 24 May 2013 06:10:00 EDT Members of The Boy Scouts of America are now speaking out about Thursday's historic vote to end the ban on openly gay members. boy scouts gay equality scout Station 6 http://www.wate.com/story/22407178/2-killed-2-seriously-injured-in-bean-station-pharmacy-shooting http://www.wate.com/story/22407178/2-killed-2-seriously-injured-in-bean-station-pharmacy-shooting?t=2013-05-24T00:41:12Z WATE Thu, 23 May 2013 22:43:00 EDT Two people were killed and another two hospitalized after a shooter opened fire in a Grainger County business. shooting Bean Station Radio 01 http://www.wate.com/story/22411778/knoxville-radio-station-switches-frequency-format-on-thursday http://www.wate.com/story/22411778/knoxville-radio-station-switches-frequency-format-on-thursday?t=2013-05-23T20:42:17Z WATE Thu, 23 May 2013 20:42:00 EDT Knoxville residents might have to change the dial if they want to hear their favorite stations. WNOX Knoxville journal broadcasting Station 6 http://www.wate.com/story/22411137/home-owners-oppose-ut-plan-to-build-new-laboratory-on-historic-properties http://www.wate.com/story/22411137/home-owners-oppose-ut-plan-to-build-new-laboratory-on-historic-properties?t=2013-05-23T20:11:44Z WATE Thu, 23 May 2013 19:18:00 EDT The University of Tennessee was granted the right to purchase three homes in Fort Sanders to build a new academic building, but the move has preservationists concerned. White Avenue historic homes Knox Heritage UT University of Tennessee Station 6 http://www.wate.com/story/22410369/harriman-plans-recreation-area-at-riverfront-superfund-site http://www.wate.com/story/22410369/harriman-plans-recreation-area-at-riverfront-superfund-site?t=2013-05-23T19:14:15Z WATE Thu, 23 May 2013 18:45:00 EDT An old pulp and paper mill site has been added to the EPA's National Priorities List. epa hazardous site Harriman Superfund Station 25 http://www.wate.com/story/22405761/popular-knoxville-bar-and-restaurants-receives-low-grade http://www.wate.com/story/22405761/popular-knoxville-bar-and-restaurants-receives-low-grade?t=2013-05-23T18:06:25Z WATE Thu, 23 May 2013 18:06:00 EDT Five area restaurants scored poor health inspections reports this week. Food for Thought Central Flats and Taps General001 http://www.wate.com/story/22409702/boaters-reminded-to-stay-safe-on-the-lake-ahead-of-memorial-day-weekend http://www.wate.com/story/22409702/boaters-reminded-to-stay-safe-on-the-lake-ahead-of-memorial-day-weekend?t=2013-05-23T19:05:33Z WATE Thu, 23 May 2013 17:18:00 EDT Memorial Day weekends kicks off boating season here in East Tennessee. It is important to remember some safety tips before taking your boat out on the water. Fort Loudoun Boat safety life jacket Station 21