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The Johnson City Press Will Not Publish Friday

Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City

The Johnson City Press Will Not Publish Friday

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Editor’s note: The Johnson City Press will not publish an edition on Friday in observance of the Fourth of July. Comics and puzzles for Thursday have been published in today’s edition.See the Story

Judge OKs $4.2M class action settlement in JCPD sexual assault-related lawsuit

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Judge OKs $4.2M class action settlement in JCPD sexual assault-related lawsuit

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A federal judge has formally approved a $4.2 million settlement covering all women and girls who reported sexual assaults to the Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) from 2018 through 2022, estimated at around 375 people. Ballad CEO: Unicoi County Hospital rebuild in question due to Senate spending bill Judge Travis McDonough issued the order Wednesday. The class action suit stemmed from an original 2023 lawsu…See the Story

1 Dead After Vehicle Crashes Into Brightline Train in Lantana

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1 Dead After Vehicle Crashes Into Brightline Train in Lantana

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One person is dead following a crash involving a Brightline train and a vehicle in Lantana.See the Story

Doughboys looking to improve as season's second half begins

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Forty-eight games in 56 days is a lot of baseball.Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City See the Story

Rogersville prepares for July 4th celebration under new leadership

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ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) - Preparations are being made for Friday's July 4 celebration at Rogersville City Park. Fireworks are being placed, and a stage is being constructed at the park. LIST: Fourth of July fireworks displays, celebrations and more in the Tri-Cities Earlier this year, Hawkins County Mayor Mark DeWitte passed on planning responsibilities. "My good friend Dr. Blane Jones and I used to do the 4th of July celebration for man…Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City See the Story

Juvenile injured at Elizabethton fireworks display

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ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — One juvenile was reportedly injured at Elizabethton's fireworks performance Friday night. The Elizabethton Police Department confirmed a juvenile was injured towards the end of the fireworks display while in the "general vicinity" of the show. The juvenile was reportedly checked on scene and was not transported to the hospital, according to EMS. An officer at the event told News Channel 11 that the juvenile was struc…Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City Read Article

'Twice they tried, twice they failed;' Marine veteran recounts close calls while in the service

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BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn.- There was no doubt Michael Nygaard was going to serve his country; it was just a matter of how. "I've known since I was a little boy that I was going to be in some sort of service-whether it was the Army or Marine Corps," he said. "I hadn't really set my sights on a service. My grandfather was a marine, fought in World War II and Korea, and was also a drone shooter in the Korean War. And speaking with him is kind of what push…Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City Read Article

Kingsport police warn against setting off fireworks in city limits

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Registration opens for ETSU engineering camp

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — East Tennessee State University (ETSU) will host its 2025 Renaissance Teen Engineering Camp from July 21-25. The camp, open to grades 8th through 12th, will offer hands-on innovation, collaboration and problem-solving, ETSU said in a news release. LIST: Fourth of July fireworks displays, celebrations and more in the Tri-Cities "Part of ETSU’s popular Renaissance Child Summer Program, the camp runs from 8 a.m. t…Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City Read Article

Activists call for more dialogue over alleged JCPD misconduct

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Local activists say their recent calls to hold town halls with Johnson City officials to discuss solutions to the Johnson City Police Department’s alleged mishandling of sexual assault cases have so far been largely ignored.Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City Read Article

Carter County approves millions in post-Helene recovery, FEMA and TEMA paying

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CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Discussions and approval of spending more than $100 million were on the agenda at the Carter County Budget Committee Thursday night. From bridge reconstruction to tens of thousands in reimbursement for feeding first responders, the budget committee has faced an uphill battle to make repairs, but the burden won't be on taxpayers. Tens of millions of dollars are helping Carter County restore and renew. Hampton High Sc…Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City Read Article

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