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KARM responds to influx of hate calls about overpass homeless camp
The CEO of Knox Area Rescue Ministries wrote an op-ed piece in the Knoxville News Sentinel due to the influx of hate calls and emails about the people experiencing homelessness under the overpass on Broadway.
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New Study: Weed killer linked to cancer found in kids' cereal, oatmeal
A leading research group claims harmful levels of a weed killer linked to cancer are showing up in foods and cereals marketed to children.
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Updated Roane County Schools increase security with detection canines
Roane County is increasing school security measures with the use of dogs. The school system has an agreement with Interquest Detection Canines to find contraband items like drugs, prescription pills, alcohol and firearms.
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Updated 156 East Tenn. bridges considered structurally deficient
A total of 156 East Tennessee bridges are considered structurally deficient. This means one or more major components of the bridges are in poor condition.
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Roane County man charged with vehicular homicide after crash
A Roane County man has been charged with vehicular homicide after the Tennessee Highway Patrol said he tested positive for drugs after a single-vehicle crash that killed his passenger.
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FDA recalls thyroid tablets
The FDA is recalling thyroid tablets because of potential problems with an ingredient in them.
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KUB: Hardin Valley Road closed for natural gas line repairs
Hardin Valley Road in West Knox County is closed in both directions on Wednesday afternoon while Knoxville Utilities Board crews conduct natural gas system repairs.
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Davy Crockett's historic rifle to go on display in East Tennessee
Davy Crockett's historic rifle will be on display later this week near his original East Tennessee home.
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East Tennessee sheriffs warn of phone scam
Several East Tennessee law enforcement agencies are warning residents not to fall victim to a phone scam.
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$35 million set aside to improve school security in Tennessee
Gov. Bill Haslam announced Tuesday the near-completion of the statewide school safety assessment and the release of $35 million to help improve the security of schools across the state.
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Cars plunge as highway bridge collapses in Italy; 20 killed
MILAN (AP) - A 51-year-old highway bridge in the Italian port city of Genoa collapsed in a driving rain Tuesday, killing at least 26 people and injuring 15 others as it sent dozens of vehicles tumbling into a heap of concrete and twisted steel. Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte called it "an immense tragedy ... inconceivable in a modern system like ours, a modern country."
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East Tenn. doctors explain rare deadly infection linked to dog saliva
A Wisconsin woman died suddenly at the end of June after her family's new dog nipped at her, causing a small cut.
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Missing 11-month-old Putnam County boy found safe
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has canceled an Endangered Child Alert after a missing 11-month-old Putnam County boy was found safe.
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Filing: Waffle House shooting suspect found unfit for trial
Prosecutors are seeking a court hearing after the suspect in a deadly shooting at a Tennessee Waffle House was deemed presently incompetent for trial and in need of hospitalization.
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Missing Roane County woman with dementia found
The Roane County 911 Center says a missing woman with dementia has been found in the Chattanooga area without any injuries.
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DA wants hearing on whether Waffle House suspect is incompetent to stand trial
Waffle House shooting suspect Travis Reinking could be hospitalized in a forensic unit if the court determines he is not competent to stand trial.
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Jefferson City police seize more than 2,900 prescription pills in bust
Police in Jefferson City seized more than 2,900 prescription pills Monday as part of a lengthy drug investigation.
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Worker rescued after Knox County tree-cutting accident
Rural/Metro crews say a tree-cutting crew member's knowledge of ropes made what could have been a complicated rescue much simpler.
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Sevier County property owners sue park service for $54 million in wildfire damages
A new lawsuit filed by more than 100 Sevier County property owners is asking for $54 million from the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service for damages caused by the wildfires that ripped through Sevier County in November 2016.
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Tennessee high court fast-tracks lethal injection challenge
The Tennessee Supreme Court is fast-tracking the appeal in a challenge of the state's lethal injection drugs.
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FBI warns banks about potential ATM hacking scheme
The FBI is warning financial institutions that their ATMs could be targeted in a hacking attempt.
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Wanted suspect accused of rape in Ohio captured in Pigeon Forge
A man wanted for rape in Ohio has been arrested here in East Tennessee.
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United Way of Greater Knoxville fundraising campaign starts Tuesday in Neyland Stadium
The United Way of Greater Knoxville officially kicking off its 2018 fundraising campaign today.
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Source: Aretha Franklin is in hospice care
Aretha Franklin is in hospice care at her home, a source close to the 76-year-old singer told CNN's Don Lemon.
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Advisory issued against 2 fish species in East Tennessee rivers
Tennessee officials say elevated mercury levels have been found in two fish species in the downstream portions of the Pigeon and Nolichucky rivers, and a precautionary fish consumption advisory has been issued.
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- 156 East Tenn. bridges considered structurally deficient
- Roane County man charged with vehicular homicide after crash
- Seymour Volunteer Fire Department asking for your vote
- Events planned this weekend at Oak Ridge outdoor pool
- DA: Officers justified in deadly shooting of Campbell County suspect
- KUB: Hardin Valley Road closed for natural gas line repairs
- THP K-9 discovers 10 lbs of marijuana in Knox County traffic stop
Tennessee News
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- Security costs for Florida Gov. Rick Scott rise again
- Trade, infrastructure details split Tennessee Senate race
- Endangered Child Alert issued for missing Tennessee 12-year-old girl
- Davy Crockett's historic rifle to go on display in East Tennessee
- University of Tennessee welcomes new students with Welcome Week
- Federal officials unveil impaired driving awareness campaign
- New admissions to East Tennessee nursing home suspended
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