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A 96-year-old man was killed when a car crashed into his room at Shannondale Assisted Living in Knoxville; the driver is charged with vehicular homicide.
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Knox County plans changes at the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center, including a potential interim control by the Sheriff's Office following controversial firings and the superintendent's retirement.
Otis Elevator Company has settled for $616,987 over allegations of billing fraud under the False Claims Act related to a contract with the Tennessee Valley Authority.
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The National Weather Service forecasts potential disruptive weather in Knoxville, with a mix of showers, thunderstorms, and risks of flooding and gusty winds over the upcoming days.
Knoxville's YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center hosted an event by KPD with educational sessions for kids, highlighting law enforcement work like the Forensic, K-9, and Drone units.
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Bruce Street in Sevierville will close nightly between Parkway and Forks of the River Parkway for concrete work from June 16-20, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
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Detective Sharon Baird of the Anderson County Sheriff's Office completed a challenging 10-week forensic science course at the National Forensic Academy, as stated by Sheriff Barker on their Facebook page.
Five arrested in a Knox County fentanyl bust involving over 2.5 pounds of drugs, firearms, and cash by KCSO units as part of the 313 Initiative targeting narcotics from Detroit.
Johnson City Police warn of a text scam falsely claiming to be from the Tennessee DMV regarding unpaid traffic tickets.
Three individuals were arrested in Knox County, Tennessee, during a drug investigation, where law enforcement seized fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, firearms, and cash.
A teacher in Blount County faces termination over allegations of misconduct with special education students, with an investigation revealing past inaction by the district.
Deputies in Anderson County, TN, recovered a stolen motorcycle and over 100 grams of meth, leading to the arrest of Michael Houser and Tabitha Standridge on multiple charges.
A traffic stop in Claiborne County led to a high-speed chase and the arrest of a man, with illegal substances and money seized by the Sheriff's Office.
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