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The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating a North Knoxville House Fire

The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating a North Knoxville House Fire

The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating an early morning North Knoxville house fire. Crews called to Hickory Drive this morning after receiving a call the resident smelled smoke and heard a loud explosion and found their roof on fire after leaving the home. KFD says they found live electrical lines down in the front yard…MORE

There are New Details Regarding a Gun Discharge at West High School

There are New Details Regarding a Gun Discharge at West High School

There are new details after a gun discharged at West High School grazing a teacher. The teacher’s identity has not been released but he refused to be taken to the hospital following being grazed by the bullet Friday. There were about 20 students in the classroom when Knoxville Police say the gun went off accidentally…MORE

Special Education Task Force Will Recommend Improvements to Knox County School Board

Special Education Task Force Will Recommend Improvements to Knox County School Board

Last month, Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk announced his intent to form a Special Education Task Force to recommend improvements in special education services, interventions, and supports. Dr. Rysewyk is pleased to share that the following individuals have agreed to serve on the Special Education Task Force: The Special Education Task Force has been charged with…MORE

Governor Bill Lee Proclaims May Foster Care Month in Tennessee

Governor Bill Lee Proclaims May Foster Care Month in Tennessee

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee proclaimed the month of May ‘Foster Care Month’ in Tennessee and recognized foster families for providing loving, permanent homes to children in need. Lee also marked this year’s successful passage of bipartisan legislation and an historic $600 million in funding to accelerate child placement and support foster and adoptive families. “This ‘Foster Care…MORE

Morristown Police are Asking for Help in a Homicide Investigation

Morristown Police are Asking for Help in a Homicide Investigation

The Morristown Police Department is asking for help regarding a fatal shooting at the Five Points Mobile Home Park. Police were called to Brights Pike Road Saturday morning and found 35-year-old Francisco Suarez on the ground suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. A second victim, 26-year-old Julio Torres, was found dead in his…MORE