Appalachian Bear Rescue (ABR) took in two orphaned bear cubs, Scruffy and Rags, after their mother was killed on Highway 321. Both are receiving care and treatment.

A man was critically injured in a shooting and crash on I-40, leading to an investigation and a man detained. Authorities seek public help and offer rewards for information. Traffic resumed post-9 p.m. after closures.

A Silver Alert has been issued for missing 85-year-old Norma Gene Best from Monroe County, last seen on October 11 in Madisonville. Authorities seek a teal-blue 2005 Mercury Montego.

A woman is critically injured after a shooting near a South Knoxville gas station; Knoxville Police are investigating strong leads to find the suspect.

Residents returned home after Knoxville bomb experts safely cleared a box of dynamite found at a recycling facility, following evacuations and road closures.

Knoxville Police seek identity of a suspect from a shooting on Connecticut Ave. The suspect shot a man in the foot, then fled. Witnesses with information can contact the authorities anonymously.

A Knoxville man was sentenced for a DUI conviction involving meth after a 2022 crash where he appeared disoriented and had meth and needles in his vehicle.

A Knoxville standoff ended with the arrest of Russell Kline, charged with two counts of aggravated kidnapping. The children initially reported inside were released unharmed.

A Knoxville firefighter was injured during a house fire response, with the fire causing moderate damage to the home. The residents and their pet were unharmed; the fire's cause is under investigation.

A Knoxville man was sentenced to 3 years for aggravated assault and domestic assault. He also attempted to convince the victim not to report the crime and later blamed her for the injuries.

Remains found in Knoxville identified as Cody S. Wilhite, a man missing since 2020; identification made using forensic techniques and by cross-referencing with NamUs.

Knoxville Police released a sketch of an unidentified woman found dead in 2022, seeking public help to identify her. She was found in a wooded area and wore a black Carhartt hat. DNA testing is underway.

The TBI is investigating Erwin's Impact Plastics after allegations of inadequate emergency response to a flood that resulted in two deaths and others missing.