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Rural Metro Fire responded to a structure fire in North Knox County, extinguishing flames from a hot tub near a home, sparing the residence from damage. They encourage community engagement.
Firefighters are responding to a brush fire near Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, with the area's dry conditions contributing to an elevated wildfire risk.
Maryville commuters faced delays due to a serious accident causing road closures near Morganton Road and William Blount Drive.
A gas leak near Lovell Road and I-40 in Knoxville led to an alert by the fire department, with teams on scene addressing the issue and possibly affecting traffic.
A Knoxville man died in a collision with a parked semi truck on I-40 near Sevierville. The driver, Charles A. Cox, fatally crashed into the truck at 2:30 a.m. near Exit 407.
The KCSO investigates a suspected murder-suicide at Hinton Hollow Apartments, emphasizing no threat to the community, while the process of notifying relatives continues.
Deputies found one male deceased at a possible break-in and shooting in Knox County. It's an isolated incident with no ongoing threat. Further investigation details are pending.
A Knoxville man died after his Toyota Tacoma hit a parked tractor-trailer on I-40. The incident closed lanes for hours and the driver of the tractor-trailer was unharmed.
A caregiver from Clinton, Tennessee, Tara Williams, has been arrested for allegedly abusing a vulnerable adult at an Oak Ridge facility, following a TBI investigation.
A hybrid car caught fire at a West Knox County gas station; no injuries or further damages were reported as firefighters quickly extinguished the flames. The cause remains under investigation.
A Dollywood employee was airlifted to the hospital after sustaining an injury at the park; details remain undisclosed.
Knoxville Police report that several guns were stolen from vehicles in Fort Sanders, highlighting public safety concerns and urging the public to secure their valuables.
Oak Ridge Police highlight dedication to a 25-year-old "Lady in the Lake" cold case, urging the public to provide information to aid the investigation.
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