GOP Fractures Exposed

Local Republicans engage in a tempestuous text-messaging thread about party unity heading into the August general election.

Breaking Down the Primary

We analyze Betsy Henderson’s win in the GOP race for mayor and look at three contests that saw incumbents lose.

Right-wing candidates took three of the four races in the Republican primary, including a win over an incumbent.

Incumbent Gina Oster is facing a challenge from conservative culture warrior Sheri Super in the GOP primary.

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

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.