11-year-old dies after accidentally shooting self, Knoxville police say
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department is investigating after they said an 11-year-old died after accidentally shooting herself. KPD said officers responded to a house on Vada Circle around 12:45 p.m. on Sunday. There, they found an 11-year-old girl suffering from a gunshot wound. She later died...
Photos: New giraffe joins Zoo Knoxville’s herd from Pennsylvania
Mokolo, a 10-year-old male giraffe, has joined Zoo Knoxville's Grasslands Africa habitat as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan, and is settling in with his new herd mates.
Knoxville Police Department Names Donna Trogdon as First Curriculum Administrator to Enhance Officer Training
In an effort to bolster the quality and effectiveness of police training, the Knoxville Police Department (KPD) has appointed Donna Trogdon, a seasoned educator in criminal justice, as its first-ever Curriculum Administrator. Trogdon's appointment was confirmed in an announcement detailing her role and background....
Knox County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy awake as hospitalization continues
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Knox County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Bernie Lyon is continuing to recover after KCSO said he was hospitalized and receiving treatment in the intensive care unit. A sheriff’s office spokesperson said Tuesday that Lyon is awake and has been following simple commands. His medical team is...
Zaevion Dobson’s legacy lives on a decade after his death drew national attention
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — It has been 10 years since a young life full of promise was cut short. It was a crime that galvanized our community into taking action against gun violence. 15-year-old Zaevion Dobson, the innocent victim of a drive-by shooting, heroically shielded two friends from the gunfire, saving their...
Powell man accused of critically injuring Knox County deputy indicted
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Powell man accused of critically injuring a Knox County deputy was indicted on several charges, including attempted first-degree murder. A grand jury indicted Christopher Hensley on seven charges, including attempted first-degree murder, domestic assault, possession with the intent to...
Whataburger’s third Knox County location to open in Powell
POWELL, Tenn. (WATE) — A new Whataburger is scheduled to open on Emory Road in Powell on Monday, according to a press release. This new restaurant is at 500 E. Emory Road, has 60 local employees, and interior digital menu boards inside, the release said. It added that “Powell is splashed across the wall.” 6 […]
Knoxville, TN – Drug Bust: K-9 Helps Detect $1M in Cocaine Hidden in Truck
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Knoxville, TN – A weekend traffic stop on Interstate 40 led to a major drug seizure as the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit confiscated more than 44 pounds of suspected cocaine from a...
Knoxville’s Jewish community mourns the loss of those killed during Hanukkah celebration in Australia
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - On Dec. 14, people in the Jewish community were celebrating Hanukkah on Australia’s Bondi Beach when two gunmen attacked, according to Australian officials,. 15 people were killed and dozens more were wounded. One synagogue, Heska Amuna, has been in Knoxville for 130 years, according to...
‘We’ve got to jump’ | Couple survives Knoxville apartment fire by jumping from building
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A West Knoxville couple was forced to jump from their third-floor apartment window to escape a fire at the Collective at Sutherland apartments on Sunday. Darren and Melissa Brewster said they smelled fire in their apartment and had only seconds to react as thick, black smoke...
