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Joe Whitaker, 57, Charged with First-Degree Murder and Especially Aggravated Kidnapping Following We

57-year-old Joe Whitaker, of Knoxville, Tenn., has been charged with first-degree murder, especially aggravated kidnapping, rape and other additional charges after Knoxville Police Department officers responded to a welfare check at a home on Bellevue Street early Friday morning. Officers arrive ... more»

Posted by serland On Feb 17, 2023 at 8:44 AM

Sustainability Update: More EV Ports, New Solar Panels, Vision Zero Safer Streets

A Letter from Sustainability Director Brian Blackmon The Office of Sustainability has been hard at work since you last heard from us in 2021. Our team, along with the hard-working folks we rely ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Feb 16, 2023 at 11:43 PM

City Salutes Cindy Gass’ Half Century of Service

Talk about a spontaneous and heartfelt fond farewell. It's what you'd hope for when saying goodbye to a beloved co-worker who's invested half a century in public service. .iframe-container{ po ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Feb 16, 2023 at 11:40 PM

Torrance Jones, 27, Sought for Attempted Murder Following Shooting on London Circle

UPDATE (February 15, 2023, 10:45 a.m.): Torrance Jones, who was wanted on multiple outstanding warrants, including attempted second-degree murder from a shooting that happened on London Circle on January 22, was arrested in Detroit, Michigan. Jones will soon be extradited back to Knoxville. ---- ... more»

Posted by serland On Feb 15, 2023 at 10:45 AM

KPD Investigating Overnight Fatal Stabbing at Vista Apartments

UPDATE (February 7, 2023, 7:30 a.m.): Mark Venson, 56 of Knoxville, has been charged with second-degree murder in the deadly stabbing that happened on February 6 at the Vista Apartments. It is alleged that Venson stabbed the victim, a 47-year-old man, during a physical altercation. Venson was booked ... more»

Posted by serland On Feb 07, 2023 at 7:39 AM

KPD Investigating Two Serious Crashes, Including One Fatal Crash

The Knoxville Police Department is investigating two unrelated serious crashes that occurred last night, including one that proved to be fatal. At around 6:10 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, officers responded to I-40 West near Cedar Bluff in regards to a multi-car crash with injuries. ... more»

Posted by serland On Feb 02, 2023 at 11:05 AM

Thank You, City Employees, for Your Hard Work & Dedication in 2022!

Throughout 2022, the dedicated men and women who work for the City of Knoxville continually innovated, collaborated and problem-solved. But mostly, they just rolled up their sleeves and matter-of-f ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Feb 01, 2023 at 6:54 PM

Mentoring Matters: Omega Lamplighters Reach 5th Graders

On a recent weekday afternoon, a group of fifth grade boys at Sarah Moore Greene Academy take a detour from the cafeteria into a multi-purpose room just down the hall. They quietly eat their lunch ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Feb 01, 2023 at 4:04 PM

KPD Announces Promotion of Four Officers

The Knoxville Police Department announced the promotion of four veteran officers during a promotional ceremony held on Friday afternoon. Captain Tony Willis, who has served with the KPD since January 1996, was selected for promotion to Deputy Chief, filling the vacancy with the pending departure ... more»

Posted by serland On Jan 27, 2023 at 4:36 PM

Additional Details Regarding Fatal Pedestrian-Involved Crash on I-75

At around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2023, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to I-75 North, just south of Merchant Drive, where a pedestrian was struck by at least one vehicle. The male victim was pronounced dead on the scene. Based on the preliminary investigation, the fol ... more»

Posted by serland On Jan 27, 2023 at 9:41 AM

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