Madisonville Police reported a major fentanyl drug bust, with Stephen Wattenbarger charged for selling over 50 grams. Hundreds of pills were seized, underscoring the local fight against drug abuse.

Knoxville Police are investigating a deadly crash that occurred near Hall of Fame Drive where a man died after his car left the road, crashed into trees, and caught fire.

The L&N STEM Academy in Knoxville was placed on lockdown due to a nearby threat, with police investigating and the school taking security precautions.

A Knoxville man received a 15-month prison sentence for assaulting officers during the January 6 Capitol breach.

Juan Carlos Diaz Perez's murder case moves to Knox County Grand Jury after his girlfriend's autopsy shows extensive injuries.

Parole board member Zane Duncan recommended against releasing David Scarbrough, who was convicted in the 1995 Knoxville murders, citing the serious nature of the crime.

The Knoxville Police are investigating a suspicious death after a woman was found dead in an apartment on Daylily Drive, with one person detained for questioning.

The Claiborne County Sheriff's Office is actively searching for Ralph E. Ray, an armed and dangerous felony suspect, and his associate Tracy Ann Brooks, after he cut off his ankle monitor.

Arka Daw from Oak Ridge National Laboratory focuses on making AI systems more secure, transparent, and trustworthy, especially for critical applications.

A neighbor's quick action helped contain a fire at a Knoxville apartment complex, averting extensive damage and injuries. The Knoxville Fire Department praised the community member's responsiveness during the early December incident.

Two former Monroe County Sheriff's Office employees were indicted on official misconduct charges and have resigned; further investigation details are undisclosed.

Leif Jackson was arrested for arson after setting a moving truck on fire; he is also linked to a prior incident at Home Depot. Jermain Williams was charged with trespassing after an unrelated fire at MLK Tower.

A special education teacher in Jefferson County was arrested for hitting a 7-year-old with an iPad, leading to assault and child abuse charges. The school was briefly locked down during the investigation.