An overturned semi-truck on I-75 North near Anderson County caused traffic delays. Authorities advised finding alternative routes and watching for emergency vehicles.

Aaron Smith received a life sentence, and Alexis Payne got 20 years for their roles in the death of Smith's son, including murder and child neglect charges.

Bryan Keith Cole was arrested for a West Knoxville residential burglary, possibly linked to supporting his drug habit; this followed similar incidents on Fairmont Boulevard and Coker Avenue.

A car hit a pedestrian and crashed into a home in East Knoxville when the driver's foot got stuck on the gas pedal. The pedestrian has non-life-threatening injuries; the driver and residents are unharmed. Police are investigating.

Emergency responders freed a person trapped in a truck after a serious two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Tazewell Pike and East Emory Road in Knox County.

Knoxville Police and Young-Williams Animal Center investigate after a dog was found dead with a bag over its head, alongside a second uninjured dog, in a suspected case of animal cruelty.

Mason Shumate has been charged with vehicular homicide following a fatal head-on crash on Millertown Pike, Knox County, where one person died and Shumate displayed signs of intoxication.

Rural Metro Fire used new equipment to rescue an injured hiker on a North Knoxville trail, highlighting the importance of their recent specialized training and technology in emergency responses.

Dsani Badgett from Powell has been charged with first-degree murder after fatally shooting her boyfriend, Stephen Morgan, whom she accused of infidelity.

George Patterson got a 25-year sentence for second-degree murder in the 2019 shooting of neighbor David Roach.

Madisonville Police arrested a wanted individual, Christopher Ryan Mclemore, after a vehicle pursuit and a collision with a patrol car. He faces multiple charges including felony evading and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The Pigeon Forge Police Department is seeking public help to find Lisa Green, who has been missing for weeks, with the last sighting in the Pigeon Forge/Sevierville area.

A high-speed chase after a traffic stop in Lenoir City ended with a crash into a radio station, but no injuries were reported. The driver faces DUI and felony evading charges.