Noel to be Named Chief

Kincannon picks a nationally known reform advocate from New Orleans to lead the Knoxville Police Department.

A Compensation Conversation

Council hears details of a proposed new pay structure for city employees that would increase wages and salaries across the board.

Pumping Up Paychecks

City employees would see significant pay increases under a Kincannon administration proposal.

Course Corrected

After taking a $20 million hit from COVID-19, the city’s new public safety complex is on schedule to open in the fall.

Power Poll: Police Chief Search

A majority of respondents to this month’s survey want a person with leadership experience at a larger agency to be KPD’s next leader.

Arrest Developments

Accusations and political salvos are launched after deputies take a law enforcement critic into custody.

Weekly Watch: Jan. 3-9, 2022

The new year kicks off with the Knox County school board on a new meeting schedule, and a pair of public input sessions on the city’s search for a new police chief.