The trial of Larry McBee, charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of Rural King employee Tristan Smith, is underway as witness testimony and evidence are presented.

Three individuals were indicted for misappropriating over $90,000 from the Knox County Emergency Rental Assistance Program, with accusations involving false information, fake rental agreements, and violations of the Computer Crimes Act.

A fire broke out in a kitchen in a West Knox County home, but no injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation, and the Red Cross assists the affected residents.

The TBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Cumberland County where Rodolfo Lima was shot by deputies after he fired at them and refused to drop his weapon.

The Knoxville Police Department has renewed efforts to solve the 2003 homicide of Brian Sanderson, using advancements in genetic testing to identify his remains and appealing for public assistance.

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.