An Amber Alert has been issued in Tennessee for missing 2-year-old Maria Linebaugh from Kingsport, possibly with Matthew Linebaugh in a silver Ford Crown Victoria.

Fire crews to conduct controlled burns across 1,230 acres in Big South Fork National River area as part of a fire management strategy, leading to temporary trail and road closures.

Power was restored in Maryville after an outage, with the City of Maryville Government's Facebook page confirming both power and road access were reinstated. The cause is under investigation.

Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire in Sevier County's Sky Harbor with no injuries reported; officials urged the public to clear the area for emergency access.

A fire broke out in an East Knox County home's carport, prompting Rural Metro Fire's response; all occupants were safe and one pet was rescued. The cause is under investigation, amid reminders of space heater safety.

Horacio Mejia-Villegas, wanted for child rape in Alcoa, was arrested in a Lexington restaurant after a manhunt by U.S. Marshals and local law enforcement.

A Maryville City Schools PE teacher was suspended after a DUI and narcotics possession arrest involving fentanyl, with erratic driving leading to his capture.

Morgan County may not receive federal relief after an EF-2 tornado due to not meeting the damage cost threshold, with local officials seeking state aid and employing inmate work crews for cleanup.

A Williamson County school bus with 17 children onboard was in a wreck with no injuries reported, details withheld; police and responders acted swiftly.

Cumberland County deputies found skeletal remains near Westel Road; investigation ongoing by local sheriff's office and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

Knoxville Police discovered firearms and illegal substances during a routine traffic stop on Bethel Avenue, resulting in the arrest of a 53-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman.

Knoxville Police investigate a fatal hit-and-run where a 75-year-old woman was killed. The suspect vehicle, a silver or white SUV, has not been found. Public assistance is sought.

Two juveniles from McMinn County High School were charged with plotting a school shooting after a video revealed their plans, leading to swift action and ongoing investigations.