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.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 7:41 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
The deadline for congress to reach a spending deal is Sept. 30
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 9:24 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
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
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 10:03 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
Knoxville Area Tenants Union calls on city council create affordable housing for the middle and lower class
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 11:20 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
Sheriff’s Deputy Tony Taylor said the woman only had a few inches of breathing space when he got to the car.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 10:28 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
A report out by Downtown Knoxville Alliance shows revenue grew nearly 20% from 2021 to 2022
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 6:27 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
Narcan is a nasal spray that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 6:31 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
East Tennessee mom shares story of daughter’s fight against rare brain tumor
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 5:43 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
StubHub ranks Tennessee as the fifth most in-demand football ticket in the country
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 7:01 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
In a visit to Pellissippi State Community College, Gov. Lee called the special session ‘progress’, despite criticisms from both parties
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 10:02 AM EDT
|By John Pirsos
The legislature adjourned on Tuesday after sending four bills to Gov. Lee’s desk.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 11:04 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
Knox County Commission looking into mental health facility; puts pedestrian bridge on hold
Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 6:33 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
Nearly one year after the fire, Tanasi Golf Club releases renderings of new $7 million clubhouse
Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 11:36 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
Brights Zoo in Washington County believes the giraffe is the only spotless giraffe in the world in the last 50 years
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 1:18 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
Family members of 24-year-old Ben Kredich say he was hit and killed by a driver under the influence on Monday.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 6:20 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Roane County during Thursday’s storms
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 9:15 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
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
Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 7:27 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
Rand Property Management recently bought Tanglewood Apartments and doubled the rent, leaving some tenants worried about their future.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 9:55 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
The annual event, hosted by Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, was able to distribute about 2,500 bags of school supplies for free
Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 6:38 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
Police officers, firefighters and EMS personnel said these simulations are important to save lives.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 8:19 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
Abby Tinsley badly injured fingers in a lawnmower accident but made a full recovery for Knoxville Minx’s championship run.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 6:15 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
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
Updated: Jul. 21, 2023 at 6:30 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
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.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2023 at 12:01 AM EDT
|By John Pirsos
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.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2023 at 6:48 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
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
Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
Knox County Sheriff’s Office is struggling to provide SRO’s in all schools, as they are dealing with a staffing shortage
Updated: Jul. 17, 2023 at 5:42 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
Several projects are in the works in Maryville to attract more people to the city, including a Market Square-like outdoor space
Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 6:42 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
‘Swatting’ is a prank call to law enforcement, to try and draw a large police presence at a particular address
Updated: Jul. 7, 2023 at 8:13 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
Leqembi is the first FDA-approved drug that slows the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease
Updated: Jul. 6, 2023 at 10:58 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
The community corrections program helps prisoners overcome substance abuse issues, and transition into every day life
Updated: Jul. 2, 2023 at 3:08 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
For some vendors, the flea market was a second source of income, and they are glad to be back so soon.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2023 at 7:25 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
How you can stay safe this holiday weekend and enjoy fireworks
Updated: Jun. 29, 2023 at 7:09 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
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
Updated: Jun. 22, 2023 at 6:23 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
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
Updated: Jun. 21, 2023 at 6:27 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
The Gateway in Knoxville has provided more than 10,000 services to the recovery community since opening in September, 2022
Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 6:29 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
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.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 11:58 AM EDT
|By John Pirsos
The University of Tennessee celebrated the grand opening of a hopyard, which will test out different types of hops for brewing beer
Updated: Jun. 19, 2023 at 6:28 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
The Beck Cultural Exchange Center hosted tours and presentations to celebrate the 158th anniversary of Juneteenth
Updated: Jun. 16, 2023 at 5:40 PM EDT
|By Kelly Ann Krueger and John Pirsos
The Utility Management Review Board met in Nashville Friday to decide the fate of the board of Witt Utilities.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2023 at 6:23 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
The East Tennessee garden store is closing its Powell location later this summer.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2023 at 6:25 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
The Smokies stadium coming to downtown Knoxville is expected to be ready for the 2025 season.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2023 at 9:27 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
Judy Constantine, the former executive director of the Letterman’s Club, dedicated her life to the University of Tennessee,
‘That’s a game changer for our city kids’ | Making concussion care affordable for all youth athletes
Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 12:55 AM EDT
|By John Pirsos
Neurologic Performance Group offers concussion care for youth athletes for the price of a co-pay.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 12:11 AM EDT
|By John Pirsos
Former Vols running back Jay Graham uses Neurologic Performance Group to monitor concussions in his players.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 8:29 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
Neurologic Performance Group has partnered with several East Tennessee schools and youth sports programs to bring them accessible concussion care
Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 4:10 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
A fire destroyed Green Acres Flea Market in Blount County Saturday night; the cause is under investigation
Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 4:04 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
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.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 6:15 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
Summer school starts Monday in many East Tennessee counties as third-grade parents still have urgent questions about the TCAP test.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 10:23 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
Pat Summitt Foundation will be raising money and awareness for Alzheimer’s throughout June, which is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness month.
Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 11:13 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
Paula Knauss Selph, mother of SSG. Ryan Knauss, visited her son for Memorial Day and shared what the holiday means to her
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:24 PM EDT
|By John Pirsos
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.