Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal shooting in East Knoxville with a suspect in custody, charged with first-degree murder, following a stand-off with police. Officers responding to Wilderness Road and found a woman who had been shot in the backyard of the home. She was pronounced dead at the hospital. KPD officers identified the suspect…… MORE
Witt Utility District manager Benjamin Harris and his brother, Joseph Harris, Witt’s district water treatment operator, have been charged after an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The investigation began in July 2021 and ran through March of this year. The investigation found that Benjamin Harris had misappropriated at…… MORE
Knox County Parks and Recreation Department is launching a new initiative for the summer called Park & Play to expand recreation and wellness access across Knox County. “Knox County has an incredible park system,” said Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs. “It only stands to reason that Parks staff would find ways to expand recreation offerings…… MORE
Knoxville Police say the man on the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Most Wanted list wanted for double murder is in custody. 26 year-old Jair Martin was taken into custody earlier today at an apartment on Goins Drive after receiving tips he could be inside. Martin is accused in the shooting deaths of Madison and Heidi…… MORE
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers is asking for help finding a fugitive wanted for sexual exploitation of a child. Orlando Antonio Santiago could be in Knoxville or Sevierville. His last known address was on Geyland Heights Road in Knoxville. Anyone with information asked to call East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165 .… MORE
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs will attend most Knox County Schools’ graduation ceremonies over the next two weeks, keeping a promise he made to each public high school senior class. Throughout the school year, Mayor Jacobs visits graduating classes to share a message of encouragement about the importance of earning a high school diploma—whether a…… MORE
It’s time for summer, and MEDIC is ready to kick things off with the annual Parrot Head Week from May 22 – 26. MEDIC will be serving cheeseburgers to throughout the week, and donors will receive a special edition t-shirt (while supplies last), Texas Roadhouse coupon, Salsarita’s coupon, and automatic entry to win one of…… MORE
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Sevier County. It happened yesterday afternoon on Newport Highway when THP says a car driven by 23 year-old Kobe Jack crossed the highway into an SUV driven by 29 year-old Jesse Lohr, who swerved to avoid Jack’s car which still hit him head-on. Jack, who…… MORE
A guilty plea in the death of a Hardin Valley Academy teen killed in a drunk driving crash in 2021. John Boles was 21 at the time of the crash, accused of driving under the influence and crashing a truck filled with eight people on New Henderson Road in Anderson County. 18 year-old Madison Percell…… MORE
A guilty plea in the death of a Hardin Valley Academy teen killed in a drunk driving crash in 2021. John Boles was 21 at the time of the crash, accused of driving under the influence and crashing a truck filled with eight people on New Henderson Road in Anderson County. 18 year-old Madison Percell…… MORE
