Travis Dorman
Knoxville News Sentinel
Knoxville, TN, United States
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Suspect in Desheena Kyle case is in jail but hasn't been charged in her disappearance
Knoxville police are investigating what role a 29-year-old Knoxville man may have played in her disappearance. → Read More
One Knoxville SC pleased with merch sales featuring new crest, co-owner says
For Drew McKenna, excitement around One Knoxville SC's crest is just another sign the community is buying into the idea of a new soccer team. → Read More
Driver killed in wreck with Knoxville Police Department cruiser identified
He was identified as 27-year-old Mauricio Luna of Knoxville. → Read More
Knoxville man arrested in Jan. 6 riot after messaging friend, 'I was in the capital ;)'
Clifford Meteer is accused entering the building with a sign that read "STOP THE STEAL" on one side and "SAVE THE REPUBLIC" on the other. → Read More
Iceberg wall collapses at Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, injuring three
The museum's owners could not immediately be reached for comment Tuesday morning. → Read More
Rotty Top, UT's first corpse flower, is blooming! Here's how to view the rare plant.
If you want to experience this unusual event, you'll have to act fast: Corpse flowers typically only bloom for 24-36 hours before they start to wilt. → Read More
Experienced miner killed by falling rock at Nyrstar's Immel Mine was 68-year-old grandfather
Gerald Turbyville had been employed at the underground zinc mine for nearly 11 years and was working as a scaler operator at the time of the accident. → Read More
One dead, two hurt after accident at Nyrstar's Immel Mine in Knox County
A collapse at Nyrstar's Immel Mine in the Mascot area killed one person and injured two others Tuesday, to Rural/Metro spokesman Jeff Bagwell said. → Read More
Tennessee wildlife photographer snaps uncommon shot: a black bear with five cubs
Townsend-based photographer Barry Spruce captured photos and videos of a mama black bear with five cubs on private property in North Carolina. → Read More
What to know about Knoxville's new violence reduction effort: a summer jobs program
The pilot program wants to reduce violence by partnering with 13 youth organizations to provide money to young people at risk of violent crime. → Read More
How young is too young for a death sentence? Christa Pike fights move to set execution date
The state of Tennessee says it's time to set an execution date for Pike. Her lawyers say 18 is too young for killers to get the death penalty. → Read More
After 22 killings this year, Knoxville police create unit to try to stop shooting deaths
Knoxville has also created a program to fund job opportunities for at-risk young people from June through September. → Read More
'We took it home': Austin-East boys soccer team returns home as state champions
The Roadrunners boys soccer team won its first ever state championship in the most dramatic fashion possible. → Read More
'Nobody's stepping up': Families of slain Knoxville teens await answers in investigations
Family members of Janaria Muhammad and Jamarion Gillette think investigators have made progress. But they still want answers — and solutions. → Read More
'A special night': Austin-East soccer team to play senior night game at Tennessee's stadium
The Roadrunners will face the Cumberland Gap Panthers on Thursday at Tennessee's Regal Soccer stadium. Tickets are free. → Read More
Why hasn't bodycam video from Austin-East High School police shooting been released? Here's what we know.
The city of Knoxville asked a judge to confirm it can go around prosecutors to legally release the footage in Anthony J. Thompson Jr.'s death. → Read More
Knoxville media coalition supports city's effort to release Austin-East bodycam video
Every Knoxville media outlet joined together to support the city's legal request it be allowed to release bodycam video from the shooting at Austin-East. → Read More
Prosecutors dismiss murder charge against Max Calhoun in legendary 1973 killing
Max Calhoun maintained his innocence after being accused of killing John Raymond Constant, former Marine. The cold case will remain unsolved yet again. → Read More
Knoxville Police Chief Eve Thomas calls for release of bodycam video from teen's shooting
Eve Thomas has added her voice to those calling for the release of bodycam video that shows how 17-year-old Anthony J. Thompson Jr. died. → Read More
Knoxville mayor asked for release of video of Austin-East shooting, but prosecutor said no
"I support releasing any incident videos to the media & public as soon as it is legally allowed," Kincannon wrote on a social media post. → Read More