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Tailgaters take UT campus for season opener

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) In a gravel area just off Neyland Drive is where Chris Dolese has parked his RV for five years. "I've been to every SEC school and we've got some of the best tailgating there is," said Dolese. They just happened to pass it one day and decided to make it their home away from home during the football season.

Published: Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:27:17 GMT

S&S Cafeteria shooting suspect shot and killed by police, according to KPD

Police say the officer involved shooting suspect was the suspect in last night's S&S Cafeteria shooting.

Published: Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:16:35 GMT

Austin-East outlasts Fulton, earns first win

The Road Runners' victory over archrival Fulton headlines Friday's prep action. Click for scores and extended video highlights from games across East Tennessee.

Published: Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:14:11 GMT

Cashier shot to death was trying to turn his life around

The cashier who was shot to death in a failed restaurant robbery was a 60-year-old recovering alcoholic.

Published: Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:33:24 GMT

Vols not impressed by Kiffin's late night USC win

The Orange Nation is sounding off on Lane Kiffin's West Coast debut.

Published: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:34:46 GMT

Spirits are high but football tickets sale are slightly down

Spirits are high, as UT prepares to take the field for the first time under the leadership of head coach Derek Dooley. But the same can't be said for ticket sales.

Published: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:05:17 GMT

Man who killed S&S cashier during robbery hunted

A cashier was shot and killed late Thursday night during an armed robbery attempt at the S&S Cafeteria on Kingston Pike in West Knoxville, police say.

Published: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:29:31 GMT

Blount man arrested on child exploitation charges

A Blount County man is in jail facing sexual exploitation of a minor charges, after several child porn videos were found on his computer, according to a news release from the Blount County Sheriff's Office.

Published: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:48:37 GMT

Lanes reopened on I-40W in Knoxville

Two left lanes of I-40 westbound near the Gallaher View exit were closed during rush hour Friday, due to hazard caused by a KUB contract worker, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation.

Published: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:46:01 GMT

Behind the scenes of Boomsday 2010 preparations

Final preparations are underway, to provide a wonderful show for you for Boomsday 2010. Hundreds of thousands of you are expected to take over Neyland Drive for the day of fun, culminating with some changes to the annual fireworks display.

Published: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:54:20 GMT