As part of a report on gun violence, KPD told Council last week that shootings are on the rise in Knoxville but a majority of cases get solved.
Weekly Watch: Sept. 21-27, 2020
Every Monday, we give you a rundown of the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Ramp Reconstruction Interrupted
The rebuilding of the Gay Street-Jackson Avenue intersection has run into delays, adding to the struggles of area businesses.
Knox County 2020: A Primer (Part 2)
A survey of what’s changed, what hasn’t and what to watch in the local political and economic landscape. Today: the City of Knoxville and the private sector.
Weekly Watch: Sept. 7-13, 2020
Every Monday, we give you a rundown of the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Counting Trees
A study aims to create a detailed inventory of the urban forest so local leaders can create a plan to expand the tree canopy.
Weekly Watch, Aug. 24-30, 2020
Every Monday, we give you a rundown of the week’s public meetings and civic events.
How the Force Uses Force
KPD briefs City Council on how its officers deploy physical response and the oversight in place to keep them from crossing the line.
Weekly Watch: Aug. 17-23, 2020
Every Monday, we give you a rundown of the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Cops and Cultural Competence
KPD leaders outline how they train officers to interact with the diverse communities they encounter on the job.