INJURIES REPORTED IN THREE VEHICLE CRASH ON I-40 IN PUTNAM COUNTY
A multi-vehicle crash yesterday afternoon on I-40 in Putnam County resulted in the eastbound lanes being closed for at least two hours. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a 2013 Nissan Rogue driven ...
TBI ISSUES MOST WANTED ALERT FOR SUMNER COUNTY JAIL ESCAPEE
A Tennessee Most Wanted Alert has been issued by the TBI and the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office for an escaped inmate. A reward of $2,500 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of 4 ...
TENNESSEE HOUSE PASSES PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE FIREARM SAFETY COURSES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
A proposed bill that would require Tennessee schools to teach firearm safety to students passed the state House of Representatives last night. House Bill 2882 proposes requiring teaching firearm sa ...
REGISTRATION FEES INCREASE FOR HYBRID/ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Drivers across Tennessee who own hybrid and electric vehicles are discovering an extra fee added to their vehicle registration. Governor Bill Lee signed the Transportation Modernization Act saying ...
INCIDENT AT GREENBACK SCHOOL IN LOUDON COUNTY FORCES SOFT LOCKDOWN
At approximately 12:40 p.m. Eastern today, a male on the campus of Greenback School did not follow the proper procedures for being there. As a precautionary measure, the school was placed on a soft ...
COUPLE ARRAIGNED IN FENTRESS COUNTY COURT FOR AGGRAVATED CHILD ABUSE IN HORRIFIC CASE
A couple charged with child abuse was arraigned this morning in Fentress County Court. Jason Klimp, age 43, and his wife 43-year-old Jessica Klimp, both entered a plea of not guilty today. Court ...
AMBER ALERT CONTINUES FOR MISSING SUMNER COUNTY TEENAGER
The search for a missing Sumner County teen continues. An Amber Alert remains in effect for 15-year-old Sebastian Wayne Drake Rogers. Law enforcement agencies are asking people in Sumner County ...
RHEA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO HOLD CHILD CAR SEAT CHECK-UP
Motor vehicle crashes continue to be a leading cause of unintentional injury and death to children under the age of 14. Child restraints (car seats) reduce the risk of death in passenger cars by 71% f ...
WIDESPREAD STORM DAMAGE REPORTED IN LOUDON AND KNOX COUNTY
A line of severe thunderstorms left widespread damage this morning in many counties, including Loudon and Knox County. The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office says there are multiple traffic hazards acr ...
PIGEON FORGE POLICE SEARCHING FOR MISSING TEENAGER
The Pigeon Forge Police Department is looking for a missing 15-year-old girl. Officers say Makayla Pliss left her home and was last seen near Honey Lane in Sevier County. She’s described as Caucasi ...
STORMS & HIGH WINDS RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCAL POWER OUTAGES
Severe storms that blew through early Wednesday left power outages and scattered debris in various areas around the Plateau. Volunteer Energy Co-operative reports almost 2000 customers are without po ...
TWO ARRESTED IN HORRIFIC CHILD ABUSE INCIDENT IN FENTRESS COUNTY
The Fentress County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a horrific child abuse incident. Court documents indicate officers responded to a home for an unresponsive child. The address of the home was ...
