Knoxville Police are for the public’s help identifying three suspects believed to be involved in catalytic converter thefts. The trio is suspected of stealing converters between June 29th and July 3rd from vehicles on Brown Avenue and Maplehurst Apartments. If you recognized them, please contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165.… MORE
Zoo Knoxville is excited to announce the birth of an endangered African lion cub. The female cub, born on June 16, is the third offspring of father Upepo and mother Amara, and a full sibling to 6-month-old cubs Magi and Anga. Amara is nursing and caring for the cub, who is healthy and thriving. Amara…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating what caused a fire in West Knoxville. Crews responding to Willette Court last (Tuesday) night and found heavy fire on the front side of the home, which had spread into the upper floors. KFD crews were not able to immediately enter the home due to those heavy fire conditions.…… MORE
Updated story: A Knox County Sheriff’s Officer is recovering in the intensive care unit after being shot in the leg by another officer. Investigators say the officers were responding to a call on Brickyard Road in Powell last (Tuesday) night when a large pit bull came around the trailer attacking Officer Lydia Driver. In an…… MORE
The Knox County Sheriff’s office is investigating after one of their officer’s is shot in leg while responding to a call. It happened last (Tuesday) night on Brickyard Road in Powell. The Officer was then taken to UT Medical Center for surgery. A spokesperson for the department says Sheriff Spangler has seen the officer and…… MORE
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issuing a Silver Alert for a missing Cumberland County woman. 71 year-old Sue Ellen Corley was last seen on June 30 and may be traveling in a 2014 brown Jeep Compass with TN tag S6584F. Corley has a medical condition that may impair her ability to return home safely without…… MORE
East TN Valley Crime Stoppers asking for help to find a man wanted for aggravated robbery and kidnapping. 25 year-old Gregory Turner is wanted on the outstanding warrants from an incident that happened on June 23rd. If you know the whereabouts of Gregory Turner, you are asked to contact East TN Valley Crime Stoppers at…… MORE
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating after two juveniles are injured in a boating accident. The juveniles were injured in a July 4th accident that happened in the Holder Branch area of Ft. Loudon Lake near the Cove at Concord Park. 49 year-old Frank Talo was operating a personal watercraft that was towing an…… MORE
The Blount County Fire Department is investigating an overnight fire at a popular Townsend Restaurant. The Walkers Catfish Cabin and BBQ restaurant on Lamar Alexander Parkway is said to be a total loss. A spokeswoman for the Blount County Sheriff’s Office says two firefighters were treated for heat-related issues.… MORE
The catch of a lifetime for a teen. Officials with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency say 15 year-old Edward Tarumianz went fishing with a guide and reeled in an incredibly rare fish, an albino catfish. Richard Simms, the man who took Tarumianz fishing, says he has never seen anything like it in all his 30…… MORE
The pandemic causing another pause to Real ID licenses but soon those will be required. You will need a Real ID license to access certain Federal buildings, to enter nuclear facilities and to board commercial flights within the United States, beginning May 3rd of next year. Many people may have forgotten all about the REAL…… MORE
Biologists with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency rescue a black bear cub who had it’s head stuck in a plastic food container. The bear was originally spotted on June 13 in Wears Valley and finally on Monday the cub, who had previously been spotted with a female bear and siblings, the cub was alone. TWRA…… MORE
An investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation results in the indictment of a former Sullivan County deputy. TBI Agents began their investigation in March into allegations of theft against 36 year-old Cody Cookenour. Agents determined that between April last year and this March, while employed by the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, the officer falsified…… MORE
Additional charges are filed against a woman in McMinn County already facing numerous charges related to sexual encounters with minors. McMinn County Sheriff Joe Guy says 38 year-old Melissa Blair has now been indicted on additional charges which were added as nine new victims are identified. That brings the total to 18 victims. The McMinn…… MORE
A man in Sweetwater is bitten by a copperhead at his house. It happened over the weekend and it’s not the first Copperhead bite we’ve heard about so far this year. Earlier this month, a Morgan County family said their 3-year-old daughter was in recovery after also being bitten by a copperhead snake twice on…… MORE
Knox County Register of Deeds Nick McBride wants to make sure property owners don’t become scam victims. That’s why he’s offering folks the chance to enroll in Knox County’s Property Fraud Alert Program – a free service that uses up-to-date technology to let owners know if there is a potential threat to their property and…… MORE
A former comptroller for the West Knox Utility District is indicted after investigators find evidence that she made unauthorized adjustments her time and some others. Kimberly Green was found to have adjusted her Paid Time Off balance by more than 200 hours, totaling more than $10,000. She also increased her sick leave balance by more…… MORE
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers is helping law enforcement in solving crimes. As of June 14 they have received over 2,400 tips resulting in 58 Arrests, 57 Cases Solved, 24 Fugitives Apprehended, almost $75,000 in Stolen Property Recovered. They have also approved over $14,000 in reward money. Tipsters remain anonymous and could be eligible for…… MORE
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating an incident involving a black bear that scratched a woman sitting on her porch in Sevierville. It happened yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon when a bear, with her three cubs in tow, approached a 90-year-old woman who was sitting on a porch swing on Atwood Road. The woman began shaking…… MORE
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating an incident involving a black bear that scratched a woman sitting on her porch in Sevierville. It happened yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon when a bear, with her three cubs in tow, approached a 90-year-old woman who was sitting on a porch swing on Atwood Road. The woman began shaking…… MORE
The Knoxville Police has obtained warrants charging a Knoxville man with robbing a 92-year-old woman. 32 year-old Michael Bledsoe is accused of robbing the woman outside of her home on Sunday afternoon. KPD officers responded to a robbery at a home near Tazewell Pike. The victim told police she was robbed after arriving home from…… MORE
Today, the Knox County Regional Forensic Center released its 2021 Drug-Related Death Report for Knox and Anderson Counties. The report includes data on drug-related death cases the Center investigated from 2012-2021 and is shared to advance the discussion regarding addiction. “2021 was a tough year for a lot of people,” said Knox County Mayor Glenn…… MORE
On Tuesday, Tripadvisor officials named Dollywood as the number one theme park in the United States and the number eight theme park in the world during the 2022 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards. It’s an honor that probably doesn’t come as much surprise to Dollywood’s guests, who frequently compliment the park on its…… MORE
The investigation into the origin and cause of the fire on Lenland Avenue that claimed the life of two children has been completed by the Knoxville Fire Department Fire Investigation Unit. The fire’s origin was determined to be in a void between the basement ceiling and the home’s upper floor. This void space above the…… MORE
University of Tennessee Police are asking for help to identify suspects who threatened, robbed and assaulted a woman on campus after the UT baseball game. UTPD says the individuals approached the woman Sunday while driving a silver truck and then proceeded to bump her chest and spit in her face. The suspects also stole her…… MORE
Today marks one year since then 5 year-old Summer Wells went missing from her Hawkins County Home on Ben Hill Road. There is still an active Amber Alert in effect for now 6 year-old Summer. Almost 2,000 tips have been given to TBI but none have panned out. A reward fund created to drive information…… MORE
There is a heat advisory in effect until 8 p.m. for most of East Tennessee. Heat index values expected between 105 and 110. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. Some signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke include headache, dizziness and confusion, loss of appetite, fast breathing or pulse,…… MORE
As one of his first actions as the new Chief of Police for the Knoxville Police Department, Chief Paul Noel submitted the department’s application to the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Project on Monday, June 13. “It is imperative that we create a culture of accountability and loyalty towards one another by intervening…… MORE
Knoxville Police and East Tennessee Crime Stoppers are looking for three women who they believe stole hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from a Nike Unite store. The three women walked into the store and began to put several items in their bags. They later walked out of the store without paying and got into…… MORE
Great Smoky Mountains National Park wildlife biologists and park rangers responded to Elkmont Campground on Sunday, June 12, following a bear incident that resulted in human injury. After an investigation and on-the-site monitoring, wildlife biologists successfully captured the responsible bear. Due to the risk to human safety, the bear was humanly euthanized on Monday, June…… MORE
Authorities are investigating a cabin fire in Sevier County. Sevier County fire officials responding to the large cabin fire near Pittman Center early Saturday morning at 3044 East Parkway. The small group of people that reported the fire, ran toward the home to check if anyone was inside but told officials they didn’t see anything.…… MORE
Megan Boswell, the woman charged in her daughter’s death, 15-month-old Evelyn Boswell, appears in court for a hearing. Boswell was indicted on 19 charges, including two counts of felony murder, one count of aggravated child abuse, one count of aggravated child neglect, one count of tampering with evidence, 12 counts of false reporting and one…… MORE
The Knoxville Police department swears in a new Chief of Police. Paul Noel, former Deputy Superintendent of the New Orleans Police Department, will serve as KPD’s Chief after being offered the job by a unanimous vote among city leaders. In April, the city sent an offer letter to Noel stating he would be paid an…… MORE
Knox County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk today announced the appointment of several key leaders for the district. Dr. Keith Wilson will serve as Assistant Superintendent of Academics, with oversight of Learning and Literacy, Academic Supports, College and Career Readiness and District Regions 1 through 4. Dr. Wilson currently serves as the KCS director of…… MORE
KUB and its contractor will close the Kuwahee Greenway located in front of the Kuwahee Wastewater Treatment Plant on the north side of Neyland Drive between Joan Cronan Way and Third Creek continuously starting Monday, June 13, through Friday, July 15, for wastewater collection system pipeline and manhole maintenance work in this area. Pedestrian and…… MORE
Park continues efforts to eliminate unsafe roadside parking at Laurel Falls Trailhead Great Smoky Mountains National Park staff will continue efforts to eliminate unsafe roadside parking at Laurel Falls Trailhead. Temporary roadside barriers have been re-established during the busy summer season through fall through Sunday, October 30, 2022. Unofficial parking will be blocked with temporary…… MORE
Knoxville Police arrest a man being investigated by the Organized Crime Unit to find possible sources of meth and heroin in Knoxville. 47 year-old Casey Austin was arrested Wednesday, police say he has at least nine prior felony convictions. Police initially arrested Austin on controlled purchases of meth that were made by him in February…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire Department administers Narcan to a man found unconscious in a Taco Bell drive-thru. Knoxville Police responding to the Taco Bell on Clinton Highway after a customer called to report a man in a red van was unconscious in the drive-thru lane. When the officer arrived, firefighters and an ambulance were already there…… MORE
A Morgan County 3-year-old is still recovering after getting bit by a copperhead snake twice on her foot. The family was walking home from a family member’s house in recently cut grass about a week and a half ago when the toddler was bit. She was wearing sandals and the family said they didn’t see…… MORE
Safety City on South Concord Street in Knoxville is now open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am-2pm. It will be closed on June 16th and will operate until July 21st. On July 20 and 21 it will be open in the evenings from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in addition to the normal day time…… MORE
The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office still looking for a suspect in several Marina robberies. Over the past month, CCSO has been investigating dozens of robberies on Norris Lake, including several thefts at Powell Valley and Flat Hollow Marinas. Their investigation revealed three suspects, Kenneth Carroll and Paul White, who are now in custody along with…… MORE
The state is seeking the death penalty against two people accused of murdering four in McMinn County. 38-year-old Curtis D. Smith and 27-year-old Jazzmine Hall in McMinn County Court Monday charged with four counts of Felony Murder. A motions hearing is scheduled for today (Thursday) and a trial date set for September 11th. Deputies dispatched…… MORE
Authorities asking for help to identify two people suspected of stealing hundreds of dollars-worth of items from Walgreens on Broadway. Surveillance footage shows them leaving in a white sedan. If you have any information, you are asked to call East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165.… MORE
Knoxville Police are looking for a missing high school student. Deontae Peak attends Central High School, he was last seen Monday. Authorities say he may be staying with friends whose parents don’t know he’s a runaway. Anyone with information is ask to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165.… MORE
The Morristown Theatre Guild and the Morristown Healthcare System Patient Assistance fund are set to bring a one-night-only fundraiser to the Lakeway area this weekend. Saturday’s event will feature a stage reading of the Robert Harling play Steel Magnolias at the WSCC Humanities Theatre. It will be produced by Star Wars and Indiana Jones star…… MORE
Acting Chief of Police for the Knoxville Police Department, Mark Fortner, accepts a letter of resignation from an officer who was involved in an Internal Affairs investigation into a fatal crash in West Knoxville. Officer Cody Klingmann was involved in that wreck on Kingston Pike near Papermill Drive in August of last year. 27 year-old…… MORE
The Tennessee Valley Fair announced the six entertainers who will perform for Knoxville in September. The fair is one of the state’s largest events of the year, seeing thousands of attendees annually. The lineup includes: Saturday, September 10 – Fiddlers’ Convention Sunday, September 11 – Queen Nation Monday, September 12 – Dylan Scott Tuesday, September…… MORE
Authorities say a thief steals from a dead man’s home in Morristown while his family is planning his funeral. 47 year-old Freddy Shoemaker loved fishing, he died from a heart condition the end of May. A shed next to Shoemaker’s home was burglarized of thousands of dollars worth of fishing equipment. Shoemaker’s truck was also…… MORE
A woman pleads guilty to murdering an 83-year-old man. 41 year-old Christy Comer from Rocky Top plead guilty yesterday (Tuesday) to first-degree murder and aggravated robbery in the murder of 83 year-old J.C. Copeland in 2018. She was sentenced to life in prison plus an additional 20 years. Authorities say Comer robbed Copeland to get…… MORE
The man accused in the murder of a pregnant mother and her two-year-old son and wife of a Carson Newman Coach is set to appear in court. William David Phillips is scheduled to appear in court today (Wednesday) for the incident that happened in Jefferson City in June of 2019. Authorities say Phillips was driving…… MORE
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