A Limestone man, Matthew A. McLain, was arrested for vehicle theft after deputies found the stolen vehicle and arrested him on Hog Eye Road. He's held on a $5,000 bond with an imminent court date.

A 21‑year‑old Stoney Creek man was arrested after an NCMEC cyber tip led deputies to his Price Road home, where officers and K9 Daisey seized multiple electronic devices.

TDOT announces temporary lane closures on I-40 East near MM 363 in Loudon County for bridge repairs, advising drivers to expect delays and check conditions in advance.

Crisis negotiators persuaded a man with a shotgun to surrender at a Weigel's on Westland Drive in Knoxville; no injuries were reported.

The Knoxville PD has issued an Endangered Child Alert for Isabella Hurlburt, 15, last seen January 22. She may be with an adult male, possibly in Parrottsville, TN.

Two teens — Alexis Shears, 17, and Eulanda Mitchelle, 15 — were reported missing from the Bearden area; Crime Stoppers is asking for tips.

Knox County deputies say a traffic stop on I‑40 turned up $18,443 in allegedly stolen Ulta and Sephora merchandise; three people now face organized‑retail and theft charges.

A house fire in West Knox County was quickly extinguished by Rural Metro Fire, with no injuries reported; the fire department reminds residents to clean fireplaces annually.

McGhee Tyson has taken its parking‑garage elevator out of service for replacement ahead of Southwest's March launch. New elevator is expected mid‑February and staff will assist travelers.

Knoxville awaits hazardous weather, expecting snow, sleet, freezing rain, and strong winds, with significant travel disruptions and potential power outages.

A juvenile in Cocke County has been charged for threatening mass violence against a Tennessee school, with the sheriff emphasizing the real-world consequences of online actions.

Johnson City authorities advise residents to insulate pipes and maintain fire sprinkler systems to prevent freeze damage due to the forecasted cold spell.

Firefighters extinguished an attic fire in East Raccoon Valley Drive, emphasizing the importance of smoke detectors and cautioning against attempting to fight fires without calling 911.