Madisonville Police swiftly solved a burglary case involving suspects Gardner and recovered stolen items, thanking the community for their aid. Gardner is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The TWRA is investigating reports of a person in West Knoxville feeding bears, raising community safety concerns and the risk of euthanizing the bears. Feeding wildlife is discouraged by TWRA.

Two Knox County officials have been indicted for official misconduct involving taxpayer funds, leading to Mayor Jacobs expressing disappointment and advocating for ethical conduct.

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.