Knox County RFC Preliminary Tests: 16 Deaths Tied to New Drug

Last year a new synthetic opioid hit East Tennessee and between late October and through December, it appeared in nine overdose deaths. As of mid-January, the same designer drug was linked to seven more deaths, according to preliminary toxicology tests.

Fire Destroys Home in North Knoxville

Today at aproximately 2:00 pm, Knox County Communication District received a call from an individual stating that their house was on fire.

Another House Fire in Whittle Springs Community

The Knox County Emergency Communications District received a 911 call reporting a house on fire at 2934 Orchard Avenue in the Whittle Springs community.

Largest-Ever Shared Book Reading Study Finds Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Dramatically Improves Early Literacy for Children in Five Countries

New groundbreaking research1 - the largest dataset ever conducted on shared book reading - reaffirms that Dolly Parton's Imagination Library significantly strengthens early literacy skills for children across the five countries.

Fire Damages Copper Point Apartments in West Knoxville

This afternoon, at approximately 4:57 p.m., the Knox County Emergency Communications District received an urgent 911 call reporting visible smoke emanating from an apartment located in building 30 of the Copper Point Apartments in West Knoxville.

Arrest Made in Stair Avenue Fire

Last night, Knoxville Fire Investigators, with assistance from the Knoxville Police Department, apprehended the suspect at a residence in Lonsdale.

Cumberland County Former Deputy Indicted on Rape Charges

An investigation conducted by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has culminated in the indictment of former Cumberland County deputy.

City Council Approves Investments In Public Safety, Social Services

Knoxville City Council tonight authorized Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed investments in multiple public safety projects and social service initiatives.