A mother bear was euthanized in Gatlinburg for aggressive behavior after repeatedly entering a local cabin. Her cub was taken in by the Appalachian Bear Rescue.

Dewayne Douglas Price, Jr., of Ooltewah, is sentenced to 32 years for sexual exploitation of minors and related charges after pleading guilty. He will also face lifelong supervised release and must register as a sex offender.

The Tennessee National Guard is aiding in wildfire suppression efforts in the Great Smoky Mountains with four UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters equipped to carry water.

A 71-year-old woman died after a possible drowning at Inskip Pool in Knoxville; lifeguards performed CPR but she later succumbed to her complications.

A threat prompted a lockdown at South-Doyle High School, with a quick response from law enforcement, and the investigation is ongoing to determine the nature of the threat.

Knox County officials are searching for missing 12-year-old Raileigh Capps, last seen getting into a white Lexus near her home. She was wearing gray sweatpants and a white t-shirt.

KPD has identified three suspects from an altercation at Knoxville's Market Square Garage; charges are pending.

A domestic incident in Knoxville led to the alleged kidnapping of a 4-year-old girl by Omar Cortes, who later abandoned the vehicle and was arrested outside West Town Mall. The child was unharmed.

A Tennessee trooper found a semi-truck with 37 safety violations, including blown tires and faulty electrical wires, leading to its removal from the roads to ensure public safety.

A fire destroyed a North Knoxville home early Monday, with the occupants safely evacuating. Firefighters battled the blaze for almost an hour before it was extinguished. The cause remains under investigation.

Knoxville Police arrested a man named Omar after a domestic incident involving a missing child. The child was found unharmed and Omar was taken into custody.

Judge Okie Slone was fatally struck by a vehicle in Dandridge, with no charges against the driver. Slone was known for his work against substance abuse.

A man from Athens is charged with second-degree murder after a woman's death in a church fire. The investigation suggests he may be responsible for both the death and fire.