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WUOT News provides the results of the 2024 general election updates on the local, state and federal level. Plus, Knoxville voters vote against an amendment that would make all city council seats 'at-large'.

Two multi- agency resource centers run by TEMA have transitioned to FEMA- run disaster recovery centers. Plus, Tennessee Rep. Aftyn Behn files a bill to eliminate the state's 4% grocery after it failed to pass during the last legislative session.

TEMA says over 500 homes were destroyed by Helene. Plus, Governor Lee's office will look into possible discrimination by FEMA workers against East Tennesseans after an incident involving a FEMA employee in Florida told workers assisting in Hurricane Milton efforts to avoid homes with Trump signs.

Today is the last day to submit a request for an absentee ballot for the upcoming general election on November 5th. Plus, oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court over Tennessee's law on gender affirming care for minors are set for December 4th.

Knox County Elections Commission opens 12th early voting location ahead of the upcoming general election. Plus, Knox County Schools provides parents with an option to control what their student can access on their school-issued computers.

Knox County voters share what issues matter to them ahead of the November 5th general election. Plus, Rural Metro Fire Department will be acquired by Brindlee Fire Services.

High school graduation rates statewide was over 92% in 2023, setting a new record. Plus, early voting for the upcoming general election on November 5th ends today.

Knoxville Community Development Corporation opens a new housing development specifically for veterans. Plus, a federal judge rules that the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Rules of Practice and Procedure will not be required to hold public meetings.

Charles Dickens 'A Christmas Carol' opens tonight at the Clarence Brown Theatre. Plus, TSU board meets to tackle $46 million budget shortfall.

FEMA approved nearly $19 million in federal assistance to over 5,200 households impacted by Tropical Storm Helene. Plus, Tennessee's unemployment rate saw a slight uptick last month, climbing to 3.2%.