Knoxville members give FEMA high marks for its disaster recovery efforts and say misinformation has hampered the mission.
Advocating Action on Climate Change
A newly formed environmental advocacy group is calling on Knox County to develop a climate change plan. Meanwhile, a regional effort is afoot.
Finding ‘New Pathways’
Five years in, the joint All4Knox effort has seen local overdose deaths rise — but greater coordination of services and resources to fight substance misuse.
Local Leaders Respond to Trump Shooting
Expressions of concern and calls for calm from across the political spectrum — but also some political attacks.
Task Force at the Starting Line
A joint city-county panel has been charged with developing a sustainable plan for responding to mental health crises.
Blazing a Water Trail
Local kayakers, Knox County and other partners are working to make Beaver Creek a premier paddling destination.
Jacobs Proposes No-Frills Budget
While school employees will see salary jumps, other county employees will get a 2 percent raise halfway through the year.
Commission Adopts New Land Use Plan
A host of amendments add some teeth and detail to the 20-year vision for Knox County growth and development.
All the Way on Midway
With state and county subsidies, a Wisconsin-based ventilation equipment manufacturer plans to bring hundreds of jobs to East Knox County.
Competing Visions
As County Commission prepares to vote on a new plan for growth and development, tensions remain over how to protect rural areas and provide infrastructure.