Knoxville officials hail milestone year without fire-related deaths, a first since 1990
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Knoxville fire officials are calling 2025 a major milestone: zero fire-related deaths in the city. The Knoxville Fire Department said it’s the first time the city has reached that mark in decades, crediting a mix of education, prevention efforts and fast response. “That’s the first time...
Case of ex-counselor charged in Clinton HS grade-changing scandal goes to grand jury
The criminal case against a former guidance counselor at Clinton High School in connection to a grade-changing scandal moved forward following a preliminary hearing on Friday.
Culver’s planning new location
If you have never tried it, on your next escapade East you should change that. Culver’s, a fast casual chain that offers burgers, chicken sandwiches, seafood and salads and has nine locations in Tennessee, is planning on expanding its profile in the area with a new East TN restaurant in Powell at 112 West Emory Road,...
Large amount of drugs seized in ongoing investigation in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — The Ninth Judicial Drug Task Force has seized large quantities of fentanyl and THC as part of an ongoing investigation, according to a statement posted on social media. The task force reported the seizure of 5.2 pounds of fentanyl and 481 pounds of THC. Authorities said the fentanyl equates to...
MEDIC asking for blood donations as supply is ‘critically low’
MEDIC said they have a 3-day supply of O Negative blood and a 5-day supply of O Positive blood on their shelves.
Community members, advocates support Peery’s Mill Dam removal efforts
The calm surface of the Little River flows through Peery's Mill Dam, and does nothing to betray the deadly underwater vortex, beneath it. Now, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is planning to take it down.
Dr. James Dale Named Innovator of the Year for Pioneering Strep Vaccine Research
Dr. James Dale, professor emeritus at the University of Tennessee, has been recognized for his decades-long work developing a vaccine against Group A streptococcus, the bacteria that causes rheumatic heart disease and claims nearly half a million lives each year. In honor of his efforts, the UT Research Foundation...
Driver charged after Knoxville officers find guns, drugs and crossbow in car, KPD says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department said a traffic stop by an officer led to the arrest of a 34-year-old man on multiple weapons and drug charges Tuesday night. Officers stopped the vehicle on Martin Luther King Avenue and Ben Hur Avenue in East Knoxville around 10:00 p.m....
Knoxville murders hit 10-year low. See what’s behind the drop in crime
Murders in Knoxville have hit the lowest level in a decade. The Knoxville Police Department's annual violent crime report shows there were 17 murders in 2025. That's down 26% from the previous year and a 37% decrease from the city's 10-year average, according to Knoxville and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation data....
Jacksonville man sentenced to 30 years for crossing state lines to abuse minor
A Jacksonville man was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in federal prison in Knoxville, Tenn., for traveling across state lines to have sex with a minor, officials said.
