Ruby Whitehorn, a Lady Vols basketball player, accepted a plea deal for vandalism and trespassing charges and must comply with a diversion program for charges to be expunged. Her future with the team is uncertain.

Hoffmann Quality Tools USA Inc. agreed to pay $1.4 million after allegations it violated the False Claims Act by not counting foreign affiliates in applying for a PPP loan.

A Maryville man with Aryan Nation ties was convicted of stabbing three at a Bearden bar on New Year's Day 2024, facing six to 10 years per aggravated assault charge.

Severe storms damaged hangars and planes at Knoxville's Sky Ranch Airport, but no injuries were reported. The local aviation community is planning to rebuild. Repair costs are estimated to exceed $500,000.

Seven individuals were indicted for their alleged roles in the in-custody death of Elijah Lester Isbill in Tennessee, facing charges ranging from Official Misconduct to Criminally Negligent Homicide.

Seven staff members from Monroe County Jail were indicted following the death of Elijah Isbill, a 74-year-old preacher, after being restrained for hours.

The article provides an overview of traffic occurrences in Knox County during Labor Day weekend, noting crashes, DUI arrests, and law enforcement's efforts to maintain road safety.

The Knoxville Police Department increased traffic enforcement over Labor Day weekend, culminating in a fatal crash on I-40 West and 14 DUI arrests. The full report was shared to emphasize road safety.

A dog died in a West Knox County house fire late Tuesday night. The fire, at the 100 block of Farlow Road, had no human casualties, and Rural Metro Fire is investigating the cause.

A teen died in a car crash in Claiborne County; charges are pending against driver Tiffany Parker after her vehicle struck a tree and flipped. Both weren't wearing seatbelts.

A fatal crash on I-40 West near Papermill Drive in Knoxville resulted in a woman's death and significant traffic delays. The Knoxville Police Department is investigating the incident.

A teen was charged with second-degree murder after fatally shooting Holden Howse at a Harriman party hosted at a business owned by a city council member's family.

Sevier County Fire & Rescue teams tackled a large structure fire off Flat Creek Road, with no injuries reported. Multiple agencies helped subdue the fire; the cause remains under investigation.