Density Denied in Carter

County commissioners denied a rezoning request that would have allowed apartments or townhouses in the heart of the Carter community.

County Budget Gains Approval

Commissioners opt to take money from the school system to fund general-government employee raises.

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

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.