The Knoxville Fire Department plans to give a surplus pumper truck to Fulton High School as a teaching tool for future firefighters.
Decoding Belk’s Departure
An anonymous, hate-filled email is at the center of speculation about the resignation of the Knoxville Police Department’s highest ranking Black employee.
Primary 2023: The Mayoral Challengers
A trio of candidates looks to buck recent history and unseat incumbent Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon.
Primary 2023: The Incumbent Mayor
Not surprisingly, Indya Kincannon is running on her record in her bid for re-election as Knoxville’s mayor.
Belk Resigns After Brief Tenure
KPD says its first deputy chief of professional standards intended to stay only a short time, though the plan wasn’t publicly disclosed.
Internal Affairs Overhaul
Chief Noel says most employees have embraced one of his most notable changes, despite a public statement of discontent by a former officer.
PARC Changes Deemed Minimal
Officials say a new state law governing police oversight boards won’t have a practical effect on Knoxville’s panel, despite the removal of investigative powers.
KPD Disciplines Three
An unvarnished Internal Affairs report leads to a demotion and two suspensions for officers involved in the in-custody death of Lisa Edwards.
Kincannon Releases Applicant List
The city provided information on the candidates for last year’s police chief search and asked a judge to dismiss the News Sentinel’s Public Records Act lawsuit.
Relationships of Mutual Respect
A month into the job, KPD’s new chief of cultural change wants to break down barriers and build bridges inside and outside the department.