The Ohio Power Siting Board has approved a contentious utility-scale solar project in Knox County on more than 800 acres, which includes part of the city of Mount Vernon, the county seat.

The Ohio Power Siting Board has approved a contentious utility-scale solar project in Knox County on more than 800 acres, which includes part of the city of Mount Vernon, the county seat.

Knox County libraries and senior centers offer air-conditioned spaces and shelter from the sun.

A judge placed a $2 million bond on the man who police say threw a rock at a Knox County Sheriff's Office deputy and critically injured him. Christopher Hensley, 44, of Powell, faces attempted ...

The Knox County Sheriff's Office will take over operations at the facility Jan. 1. Richard Bean, for whom the facility is named, is resigning under pressure after scrutiny on how he managed the ...

Knox County Deputy Dalton Swanger was critically injured during filming of 'On Patrol Live' in Powell. Suspect Christopher Hensley is charged with multiple felonies.

The Knox County Commission on June 23 overhauled decades of leadership at the troubled juvenile detention center.

Residents in Baylor and Knox County are still picking up the pieces after strong winds ripped through portions of Munday and Knox City last night.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident which resulted in injuries to Deputy Dalton Swanger.

Summer is here, which means the return of county fairs, and there are plenty in the WLKY region. Use our interactive map to find one near you.

The Knox County Commission will vote this week on a plan to temporarily move the detention center under the oversight of KCSO and a new board.

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs touched on the county’s juvenile detention center during his weekly update Friday, outlining his hopes for immediate next steps in the county’s takeover.