The Knox County Sheriff’s Office releases a message from their Deputy, Dalton Swanger, who was seriously injured while responding to call. KCSO updates and information follows Deputy Swanger’s message. A message from Deputy Swanger- It’s been a crazy couple of weeks, and I haven’t had the chance to speak to everyone directly. First, I want…… MORE
Knox County, TN (story courtesy of WVLT) – Just after 9:00 a.m. Wednesday July 9 Deputies with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office were involved in a shooting. Kimberly Glenn with KCSO said that deputies were attempting to serve an outstanding warrant Wednesday morning on Windtree Oaks Lane in South Knox County off of Governor John…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT/WOKI) – Zoo Knoxville announcing names for some of their newest residents after asking for votes to name them. After going through more than 700 entries, the zoo narrowed the list down to five for each species their new red wolf pups and bat-eared fox kits.. The options that were…… MORE
Johnson City, TN (WOKI) An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a now-former Johnson City officer. In June 2024, at the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving Connor Cooper. Michael Dunavant was appointed by…… MORE
Knox County Schools is announcing its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The 2025-26 school year begins on Aug. 7, and families that are unable to pay for breakfast and lunch meals at school – or do not attend a…… MORE
The Knox County Schools Board of Education passing a new cell phone policy plan on first reading. The school board decided during last night’s (Thursday) meeting they want to ban cell phone use across all grades. This is happening due to a new State Law requiring all school districts to have a plan in place…… MORE
A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper is involved in a crash on Highway 62, also known as Knoxville Highway, which is under investigation. THP officials say the crash happened near Oliver Springs on a stretch of the highway that has seen four people die in crashes in less than a month. Yesterday’s (Thursday) crash shut down…… MORE
The man involved in an officer-involved shooting in Anderson County is sentenced and will spend time behind bars. 27-year-old Dylan Phillips is accused of leading Campbell County Sheriff’s Office and the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office on a chase in December of last year. The chase ended on I-75 when Phillips pulled over and pointed a…… MORE
There’s new information about the suspect in a multi-county chase which gives more insight into what happened. WVLT News obtained the arrest report for Paxton Tassell, which outlines what police say happened after he left the Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxville. Tassell was driving Jeep Wrangler when he led officers in Knox County on a…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) – The City of Knoxville and the Knoxville Community Development Corporation will now look for other ways to fund an East Knoxville project after losing the money with the “Big, Beautiful Bill” passing in Washington, D.C. “Obviously it’s disappointing,” CEO of KCDC Ben Bentley said. The $42.7 million project…… MORE
