Law enforcement agencies coordinated a high-risk warrant, resulting in a chase, one arrest, and the seizure of fentanyl, weapons, and cash in Monroe County.

Nathan Lee Westbrook, a former Monroe County paramedic, faces federal charges for possessing and distributing child pornography after law enforcement traced illicit material to his devices.

A person barricaded in Tellico Plains was arrested after a standoff on Rafter Road, ending with SWAT intervention using CR gas. No injuries were reported.

Madisonville PD celebrated graduates from their Firearms Instructor Course, who underwent intense training despite heat, including shooting and medical drills.

A 14-person arrest in a multi-state drug and firearms bust was announced, with large seizures of Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, firearms, vehicles, and cash. The operation had interagency collaboration and spanned from Tennessee to Mexico.

The NWS has issued a hazardous weather outlook for potential severe thunderstorms in parts of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, with risks of wind gusts and flash flooding.

A THP trooper was involved in a multi-vehicle crash on SR 62, causing minor injuries and a temporary road closure. The ongoing investigation addresses recent safety concerns due to an increase in fatal incidents on this stretch of the highway.

TDOT is closing I-275 in Knox County for bridge replacement work, using detours via I-40 and I-640. This will cause weekend traffic disruptions but employs Accelerated Bridge Construction to minimize impact.

Three men were arrested in Greenback, TN on drug charges after a successful narcotics search by law enforcement.

Dense fog in Knoxville prompts a NWS special weather statement. Drivers warned of low visibility. Wet climate with showers and storms expected through the week.

A $42.7 million federal grant meant to reconnect East Knoxville with the city was cut by the "Big Beautiful Bill," impacting a major development project.

Oak Ridge is inspecting northeast-side water service lines in July, checking material types in meter boxes, with no need for resident presence during the process.

Oak Ridge is upgrading its power grid with new digital meters to increase accuracy and efficiency, causing brief outages as meters are switched. These smart meters quickly report outages and monitor the grid's health.