A Blount County man received a 25-year prison sentence for child sexual assault, with mandatory sex offender registration and supervision upon release.

Michael Dwayne Oakley is charged with leaving a fatal hit-and-run and driving with a suspended license after the incident on Maryville Pike, Knox County.

The Roane County Sheriff's Office has warned the public about a phone scam where fraudsters imitate their office's number and tells residents not to share personal or financial information.

Maryville High School evacuated and dismissed early due to a gas leak. The incident, which occurred during construction, was managed safely with no injuries. Atmos Energy is repairing the leak.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol seeks help identifying a CMV driver who fled after a serious hit-and-run on I-81.

The KCSO is seeking the public's help to find a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run on Maryville Pike that left a pedestrian dead. Witnesses and tips are requested to aid the investigation.

The Dandridge Police Department recovered five stolen Colt revolvers, valued at $1,600 each, thanks to Officers Cameron and Shelton. The recovery highlights ongoing efforts to combat firearm theft.

THP is searching for a tractor-trailer driver after a woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run while changing a tire on I-81 South in Greene County.

Lonnie Wright was found guilty of smuggling drugs into a Roane County jail and might face additional prison time on top of his current 33-year sentence for double homicide.

A 14-year-old boy was shot in the leg in Knoxville; his injuries are non-life-threatening, and police are investigating.

An investigation is underway by the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office after a fatal shooting in the Christians Bend community; no ongoing threat to the public is reported.

The Campbell County Sheriff's Office warns of increased deer-related traffic accidents in November and provides safety reminders, while sharing their October service statistics.

Jessie Eugene Hurst, 71, received a 60-year sentence for sexually assaulting three children, with convictions on multiple charges including Rape of a Child.