Fatal shooting investigation underway after 23-year-old Samuel Ridenour was found dead at an Anderson County home; all parties identified, no public threat.

Micayla Wald, 28, was indicted on two counts of child abuse/neglect after a Kiddie Korner Day Care investigation, resulting in a $50,000 bail arrest. The case is still under Department of Children's Services review.

Jason Dobbins, a former employee of the Knox County Trustee's Office, was indicted for official misconduct related to the misuse of taxpayer dollars. He was released on bond, denies the charges, and an investigation into office misuse continues.

Knox County's property assessor, William Phillip Ballard, was indicted for official misconduct related to county vehicle use. His attorney claims the infraction was minor.

Four individuals were arrested in Johnson City for alleged human trafficking and prostitution at two massage facilities after an undercover operation by the TBI and local police.

A dump truck collision with a traffic light pole in Lenoir City, Tennessee, causes Highway 11 and 70 East closure, with delays expected to continue into the evening. Traffic is being diverted and authorities are on-site.

Constable John Shropshire from Cocke County has been indicted on rape charges involving an assault in November 2024. His employment status is unclear following the indictment.

A 16-year-old boy, Kevin James Hood, is reported missing in Sevier County and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child Alert. He was last seen wearing gym shorts, a shirt, and using crutches.

Ex-scout leader Emilio Ortiz has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for child sex crimes after an investigation uncovered a decade of abuse and child sexual abuse material on his devices.

A dump truck hit a traffic light in Lenoir City, causing delays as local emergency services responded and urged drivers to find other routes. Traffic on Highways 11 and 70 East was impacted.

Mohamed Al-nadi died in a motorcycle-SUV crash in Knoxville; police are investigating the incident that occurred as the SUV turned left and Al-nadi attempted to overtake another vehicle.

The Murfreesboro Police Department reminds the public of the unsolved murder of Terrell Ray on its sixth anniversary, seeking tips and offering an $11,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Law enforcement in Sevier County, TN, arrested Arnaldo Gomez Alberto on felony charges after a 75-minute standoff; no injuries were reported during the arrest.