Knox County Rescue honors fallen diver on 30th anniversary of death
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — On Sunday, Knox County Rescue honored rescue diver Corey Berggren on the 30th anniversary of his death in the line of duty. On August 24, 1995, Berggren died at 40 during a recovery operation at Augusta Quarry while serving with Knox County Rescue. To honor him, members floated a memorial...
Human remains found in South Knoxville identified after 5 years
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Human remains found in Knoxville in 2020 have been identified, the Knox County Regional Forensic Center said Tuesday. The remains were identified as Gerald J. Forsman, originally from Livonia, Michigan, born in 1959. The remains were found on May 20, 2020, in the woods near the 200 block of...
Knoxville police adding three horses to Mounted Patrol Unit
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department announced that it it will be adding three new horses to the department’s mounted patrol until. KPD started the mounted patrol earlier this year and became fully operational in late May with two horses and three officers receiving training. The mounted...
Cold front passing bringing fall like conditions this week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Mostly clear conditions with areas of patchy fog developing through the overnight hours. Winds will come from the north tonight around 5-10 mph, and temperatures hovering into the lower 60s. MONDAY: You will definitely feel a difference in the weather heading out early in the morning!...
Gill expresses opposition to sale of Chilhowee Park
On August 20, I wrote in support of Mayor Indya Kincannon’s plan to sell nearly 13 acres on Magnolia Avenue (the old fair midway property) to Emerald Youth Foundation to construct a youth athletic complex similar to the Haslam-Sansom facility in Lonsdale. Notice of public meeting today here. Since...
Mock crash helping Knox County deputies, first responders prepare for real emergencies
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is beginning a series of large-scale training exercises to help deputies better respond to emergencies in our area. KCSO partnered with Rural Metro, American Medical Response, Sevier Heights Church, and the Knox County District Attorney’s Office for crash...
Missing 15-year-old from Knox County found safe
Editor’s Note: This article was updated to correct a road name. KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A 15-year-old boy missing from Knox County was found safe Tuesday morning, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office said. Around 12:45 a.m., KCSO asked for the public’s help finding the teen who was last seen running from a home in […]
FBI says false threats increasing across country, Tennessee sees schools affected
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Tennessee is not alone in facing false threats at institutions across the state, as FBI officials say things like swatting and other fake claims are increasing across the country. Last week, the University School of Nashville (a Private K-12 school) was delayed for multiple hours...
Knoxville’s all-boy charter school is working to create space for activities and development
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knoxville Preparatory School is beginning its second year, enrolling sixth and seventh graders across Knox County. The school operates with just sixth and seventh graders this year with the plan to add a grade level each year until the school is sixth through twelfth grades and about 500...
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic adds 3 physicians
Knoxville, Tenn.-based Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic has added three physicians to its team: hand specialist David Cooper, MD, foot and ankle specialist Mary Crowe, DO, and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist Michael Heslin, DO, according to an Aug. 25 news release from the practice. Dr. Cooper completed...
