Juvenile Detention Plan Passes

After a six-month preparation period, Sheriff Tom Spangler will assume management of the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center on Jan. 1, 2026.

Commission OKs Budget

Commissioner Andy Fox asked to delay the vote, but his colleagues criticised him for being unprepared and proceeded to approve the spending plan.

A newly formed environmental advocacy group is calling on Knox County to develop a climate change plan. Meanwhile, a regional effort is afoot.

Wary of a culture-war battle over libraries and LGBTQ representation, commissioners hit pause.

Spangler’s case for a 30 percent raise for officers runs into skepticism from a tax-averse County Commission.

The election leaves Republicans firmly in control of Knox County government, but Democrats have a strong showing — and score one upset.

A Democratic newcomer and a Republican insider are running for a West Knox seat that’s long been in GOP hands.

In a politically charged case, the board finds the sheriff improperly took away employee Martha Dooley’s car.

Gina Oster and Nick Ciparro are running in the GOP primary for a West Knox County seat that’s open because of term limits.

Eddie Mannis survives a second challenge to his Republican bona fides to carry the GOP’s banner in the 18th District state House race.