A Knoxville home was destroyed by a fire caused by a space heater, with no injuries reported. The KFD highlighted the absence of working smoke alarms and reminded the public about heater safety.

An ammonia leak at Swaggerty Sausage in Kodak led to an evacuation; no injuries reported and no public threat, according to spokesperson Bob Stahlke. Repair efforts are ongoing.

Michael Robert Potter of Rocky Top has been indicted on charges of possessing and distributing child pornography as of March and October 2023, reports WATE.

Lenoir City police are searching for Salvatore Mora Gutierrez following a shooting. He is considered "armed and dangerous" and fled on foot. The public is asked to provide information to aid his capture.

A Ghanaian man was sentenced to 63 months for his role in a $2 million wire fraud scheme targeting elderly victims. After jail, he must pay restitution and serve supervised release.

A teen died after his truck collided with a bear on a Campbell County road, with authorities noting he wasn't wearing a seatbelt and another teen was injured.

A major accident on I-40 West near Cedar Bluff Road in Knoxville resulted in significant delays, prompting the Knoxville Fire Department to advise using alternative routes. Traffic was backed up for miles before the interstate was later reopened.

Knoxville Police released body-cam footage of an officer-involved shooting where Christopher Arons, charged with assault and vandalism, was shot but is recovering.

Bodycam footage of Knoxville officers shooting an axe-wielding man is released, showing the encounter and subsequent charges for the individual involved. Officers are on leave during investigations.

A Silver Alert has been issued for missing 74-year-old Judy Lundin in Knoxville, Tennessee. She may be driving a silver 2012 Nissan Quest and traveling with two dogs.

A driver died on I-40 in Knoxville after their stopped car was hit by a box truck; narcotics were found in the vehicle, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.

Edward Kelley of Maryville was convicted for conspiring to murder FBI employees and faces a potential life sentence. His plans involved attacking the Knoxville FBI office, which he developed while awaiting trial for the Capitol riots.

A special needs child died in White Pine leading to a police investigation. An unrelated arrest was made at the scene, and DCS is involved with the family's other child.