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Texas DNA lab uses innovative technology to solve 18 cold cases in East Tennessee
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (86+ words) WVLT Texas DNA lab uses innovative technology to solve 18 cold cases in East Tennessee East Tennessee teacher named finalist for National History Day Teacher of the Year "Losing a child is traumatic" | How parents can prevent drownings ahead of swimming…...
25 arrested in multi-agency forest operation, including 1 cartel member, officials say
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (177+ words) STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. (Gray News) - Several people were arrested during an operation by the United States Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations that took place in three states. Operation Southern Forest Trident was underway between May 1 and May 6 in parts…...
Leon County first responders host third annual Public Safety Summer Kickoff
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (55+ words) WVLT Leon County first responders host third annual Public Safety Summer Kickoff Man died on Lake Martin swimming to chimney rock, police say "All Roads Lead to the South" Day of Action begins in Selma Fifth annual Eddiefest raises funds…...
Former East TN deputy charged in child sexual abuse materials investigation: TBI
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (88+ words) WVLT Former East TN deputy charged in child sexual abuse materials investigation: TBI Bridge demolition closes I-75 in Monroe County, TDOT says Water supply hinders efforts to put out Knox County house fire, Rural Metro Fire says Game two between Tennessee…...
Knoxville man charged with federal fentanyl, firearms offenses, DOJ says
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (80+ words) WVLT Knoxville man charged with federal fentanyl, firearms offenses, DOJ says Cumberland Co. High School teacher under investigation for alleged inappropriate communication with students Lawyer breaks down indictment involving those connected to KCSO East Tennessee business to lay off more…...
Lawyer breaks down indictment involving those connected to KCSO
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (513+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Current and former Knox County Sheriff's Office employees are facing three different felony counts that could mean years in prison if convicted, according to a legal expert. Eight of the 11 indicted have been booked and bonded out…...
Knox County sheriff-elect reacts to indictment of 11 current, former KCSO employees: "Actions have consequences
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (365+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Brent Gibson, Knox County's sheriff-elect, has released a statement following the indictment of 11 current and former employees with the Knox County Sheriff's Office. Last year, the TBI and FBI began reviewing evidence from an investigation that began…...
Potential threat" involving backpack prompts soft lockdown at Jefferson County school, district says
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (112+ words) JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - A school in Jefferson County went under soft lockdown Friday morning after a "potential threat" involving a backpack. The school district said in a social media post that White Pine School was on a soft lockdown…...
13 charged in international gun smuggling scheme
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (57+ words) WVLT 13 charged in international gun smuggling scheme Gun ring allegedly moved NH firearms to Canada Postal Service releases special edition bald eagle stamps for America's 250th Murdered Aiken County mom's body found 4 years later, authorities believe Volunteer works to uncover hidden…...
Former Knox County sheriff, current assistant chief deputy among 11 indicted in theft conspiracy case
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (79+ words) WVLT Former Knox County sheriff, current assistant chief deputy among 11 indicted in theft conspiracy case Volunteer works to uncover hidden graves at overgrown historic Morristown cemetery Knoxville man had drugs, cash and child in car, now facing charges: KPD Threat…...