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A woman has died and three others transported to the hospital after a driver ran a red light. Charges are pending, according to police.

A jury today convicted a Knoxville man in a shooting death of which he insisted he was wrongly accused.

Family, friends and colleagues gathered at the Knoxville Convention Center Thursday to surprise this year's recipient of the 21st Knoxville Award, which recognizes a resident for outstanding contributions to the community.

Dean Rice, Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett's chief of staff, will exhibit his photos from the Jordan-based Zaatari refugee camp for Syrians starting Friday at the downtown Knoxville Emporium Center.

A Knoxville man standing trial for an October 2013 shooting death contends a similarly dressed suspect is the real culprit.

CSX Transportation has cut $431,181 in checks to local agencies since a train derailed in Blount County in July, sending poisonous gas into the air and forcing 5,000 residents from their homes.

Everyone is invited to this year's Toys for Tots drive and Saturday classic car cruise, hosted by Papa John's and Starbucks.

The former chairman of Knox County's Audit Committee and current University of Tennessee professor went to Washington to argue before Congress in favor of protections for investors in companies.

A group of peer health educators are handing out "stay well" bags to University of Tennessee students all week they prepare for final exams to start.

KNOXVILLE — A drainage pipe collapsed beneath Deane Hill Drive on Wednesday morning, causing the roadway to sink and blocking traffic in both directions.