John Pirsos
Multimedia Journalist
WVLT
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John Pirsos joined the WVLT team in August 2022. He is an award-winning journalist, and comes to Knoxville after spending two years as an anchor and reporter at WWNY in Watertown, NY.
John is a New Jersey native and graduated from Seton Hall University in 2018 with a major in broadcasting and a minor in journalism.
While at Seton Hall, John covered Seton Hall’s athletic programs and local news stories for the student-run radio station.
In his free time, John enjoys going to the gym and playing pick-up basketball.
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The deadline for congress to reach a spending deal is Sept. 30
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Christine Jones has to be out of her Rand at Tillery unit by the end of October, but doesn’t have another place to go
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Knoxville Area Tenants Union calls on city council create affordable housing for the middle and lower class
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Sheriff’s Deputy Tony Taylor said the woman only had a few inches of breathing space when he got to the car.
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A report out by Downtown Knoxville Alliance shows revenue grew nearly 20% from 2021 to 2022
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Narcan is a nasal spray that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose
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East Tennessee mom shares story of daughter’s fight against rare brain tumor
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StubHub ranks Tennessee as the fifth most in-demand football ticket in the country
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In a visit to Pellissippi State Community College, Gov. Lee called the special session ‘progress’, despite criticisms from both parties
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The legislature adjourned on Tuesday after sending four bills to Gov. Lee’s desk.
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Knox County Commission looking into mental health facility; puts pedestrian bridge on hold
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Nearly one year after the fire, Tanasi Golf Club releases renderings of new $7 million clubhouse
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Brights Zoo in Washington County believes the giraffe is the only spotless giraffe in the world in the last 50 years
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Family members of 24-year-old Ben Kredich say he was hit and killed by a driver under the influence on Monday.
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The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Roane County during Thursday’s storms
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Employees say they’re left looking for work, and healthcare, as about 30,000 people nationally are out of a job as a result of the freight company halting operations
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Rand Property Management recently bought Tanglewood Apartments and doubled the rent, leaving some tenants worried about their future.
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The annual event, hosted by Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, was able to distribute about 2,500 bags of school supplies for free
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Police officers, firefighters and EMS personnel said these simulations are important to save lives.
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Abby Tinsley badly injured fingers in a lawnmower accident but made a full recovery for Knoxville Minx’s championship run.
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The sales tax on groceries is as high as 6.75% depending on which county you live in, potentially saving a family more than $100 in a month
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In Part Three of a three-part series, WVLT News looks at the City of Oak Ridge’s involvement in the Manhattan Project, and how the project changed East Tennessee.
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In Part Two of a three-part series, WVLT News looks at the City of Oak Ridge’s involvement in the Manhattan Project, and how the project changed East Tennessee.
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In Part One of a three-part series, we look at the City of Oak Ridge’s involvement in the Manhattan Project, and how the project changed East Tennessee
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Knox County Sheriff’s Office is struggling to provide SRO’s in all schools, as they are dealing with a staffing shortage
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Several projects are in the works in Maryville to attract more people to the city, including a Market Square-like outdoor space
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‘Swatting’ is a prank call to law enforcement, to try and draw a large police presence at a particular address
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Leqembi is the first FDA-approved drug that slows the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease
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The community corrections program helps prisoners overcome substance abuse issues, and transition into every day life
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For some vendors, the flea market was a second source of income, and they are glad to be back so soon.
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How you can stay safe this holiday weekend and enjoy fireworks
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The Supreme Court voted to strike down Affirmative Action on Thursday in a landmark ruling; Affirmative Action historically helped Black and Latino students in higher education
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The University of Tennessee hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for an 84,000 square foot research building; It’ll be part of the UT Research Park
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The Gateway in Knoxville has provided more than 10,000 services to the recovery community since opening in September, 2022
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The first baby surrendered to the state’s only Baby Box is going through the adoption process. Someone dropped the baby boy off at the Knoxville Fire Department on May 27.
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The University of Tennessee celebrated the grand opening of a hopyard, which will test out different types of hops for brewing beer
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The Beck Cultural Exchange Center hosted tours and presentations to celebrate the 158th anniversary of Juneteenth
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The Utility Management Review Board met in Nashville Friday to decide the fate of the board of Witt Utilities.
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The East Tennessee garden store is closing its Powell location later this summer.
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The Smokies stadium coming to downtown Knoxville is expected to be ready for the 2025 season.
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Judy Constantine, the former executive director of the Letterman’s Club, dedicated her life to the University of Tennessee,
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‘That’s a game changer for our city kids’ | Making concussion care affordable for all youth athletes
Neurologic Performance Group offers concussion care for youth athletes for the price of a co-pay.
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Former Vols running back Jay Graham uses Neurologic Performance Group to monitor concussions in his players.
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Neurologic Performance Group has partnered with several East Tennessee schools and youth sports programs to bring them accessible concussion care
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A fire destroyed Green Acres Flea Market in Blount County Saturday night; the cause is under investigation
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Dolly Parton’s popularity is no secret in East Tennessee, and that passion is on full display in Knoxville this weekend for the Rhinestone Fest.
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Summer school starts Monday in many East Tennessee counties as third-grade parents still have urgent questions about the TCAP test.
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Pat Summitt Foundation will be raising money and awareness for Alzheimer’s throughout June, which is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness month.
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Paula Knauss Selph, mother of SSG. Ryan Knauss, visited her son for Memorial Day and shared what the holiday means to her
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Utility bills from heating or cooling your home can get expensive, especially in extreme temperatures. However, technology being developed in East Tennessee could change that.
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