10News Investigates

Knoxville veterinarian: spaying & neutering are keys to reducing animal euthanasia rates

A Knoxville veterinarian tells 10News that reducing animal euthanasia is a community issue that can be accomplished with owners spaying and neutering their pets.  This comes in the wake of controversy over killing practices at the Adrian Baird Animal Center in Campbell County.

Campbell Co. euthanasia drug dose differs from maker's recommendation

Death threats against the director of the Adrian Baird Animal Center in Jacksboro have tapered off since the initial uproar earlier this week. But, concerns over how animals in that shelter are treated there continues, both in the community and on-line.

Animal center director receives death threats over abuse allegations

An East Tennessee animal control office is under fire for cruelty allegations that have surfaced on the internet, and its director is now under police protection.

Legitimate company recycling shingle stockpile in West Knoxville

Efforts are finally underway to clean up a West Knoxville eyesore. An enormous pile of used shingles has covered a piece of property on Lexington Drive, near Lovell Road, for almost a year-and-a-half, but crews started working Monday on the removal process.

Opportunity exists in legislature for 'wine in grocery stores' bill to get new life

A controversial bill that would open doors for grocery stores across Tennessee to sell wine could see new life this legislative session, even though a House subcommittee said "no" to it earlier this week.

10News Investigates: Effects of Tennessee's beer tax

Tennessee lawmakers are considering a law that would change the state wholesale tax on beer.  If the legislature passes it, brewers and distributors would pay a tax based on quantity instead of price. 

10News reviews video camera inspection log for Knox Schools

10News is learning more about reviews of video surveillance equipment in Knox County Schools.  This comes almost a month after an audit came to light that documents deficiencies at two school campuses.

Cold Case: Detectives tracking new leads in Chapman Hwy. murder

Nearly nine years ago, an East Tennessee man was found dead in his business on Chapman Highway, and detectives with the Knox County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Division are still turning new leads.

Federal agents raid Knoxville business, remove large number of boxes

An IRS spokesperson confirmed with 10News that the IRS Criminal Investigation office and FBI conducted an official investigation at Service Providers Group Thursday morning.

Illegal shingle piles in Knoxville must be cleaned up by end of 2013

A very public trash problem, that's been going on for two years, is finally seeing a clean-up plan.

McIntyre proposes security review plan for Knox schools

A proposal for a review of security systems across all Knox County Schools is front and center at Monday night's Board of Education work session.

2012 Knox Schools security review not comprehensive

We are learning more about the state of security in Knox County Schools; after-hours alarm systems are working at every building in the district according reports 10News was able to review on Friday. But, we still don't know much about the state of its video surveillance systems or fire alarms.

Some Knox County schools raise money for improved security

Cold Case: Detectives have new leads in Claiborne Co. homicide

Kennie Robertson was found dead in his garage on April 15th, 2011. Since then, the Claiborne County Sheriff's Department has been combing through evidence.

Knox Co. mayor met with security company owner under fire

We are learning more tonight about who knew what, and when, in the security investigation involving the Knox County Schools.
Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett's office has confirmed to 10News that the mayor had a meeting last summer with the security contractor now under fire.