The Sevier County Sheriff's Office introduced its 2025 Citizens Academy, providing locals with insight into police work through practical demonstrations and presentations.

The Pigeon Forge Police Department has praised Officer Maggard on social media for his 19 years of service, highlighting his roles in K9 handling, the Tactical Rescue Unit, and as a School Resource Officer.

I-40 West in Knox County has detours starting this weekend due to road construction, with traffic shifts at Watt Road until Monday morning, per TDOT's advisory for driver caution.

A fire heavily damaged a West Knox County home; occupants evacuated safely, no injuries reported. Cause under investigation; firefighters contained the blaze.

ORNL hosted a training on nuclear safety, focusing on nondestructive assay techniques for detecting fissile material in equipment, to enhance nuclear accountability and criticality safety.

TDOT announces a weekend closure of U.S. 25E in Cocke County for pipe culvert installation, with traffic detours from Friday evening until Monday morning.

A fire at Caney Creek RV Resort in Roane County destroyed four campers and damaged two others, with one minor firefighter injury and no other injuries reported. Cause remains unknown.

Layla Soliz will receive $71,500 from Knox County after her mugshot was published without her hijab, a violation of her religious rights. She continues to seek policy changes and the removal of the image.

After a police chase involving two juveniles in a suspected stolen car, Foothills Mall was locked down. The teens were later caught unarmed and taken into custody without incident.

Patrick Harris, 32, was arrested in Knoxville for allegedly making violent threats against Judge Steven Sword during 911 calls. He faces charges of retaliation and prohibited use of 911 services. This follows a similar threat made in February.

Knoxville's Rural Metro Fire North and East Crews trained in wilderness rescue operations on House Mountain, focusing on safely extracting injured hikers and incorporating new equipment such as wheeled stokes baskets.

Operation Stork Speed is a U.S. initiative to ensure safe, available infant formula, involving contaminant testing and nutrient reviews, led by HHS Secretary Kennedy.

UT student Skye Scialabba was arrested for a tire-slashing spree that damaged over 40 cars on and off campus. She faces felony vandalism charges and other offenses.