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SOUTH ROANE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT ISSUES URGENT HEAT SAFETY ALERT AS TEMPERATURES SOAR
With temperatures rising and even more extreme heat forecasted for tomorrow, the South Roane County Volunteer Fire Department has issued an urgent advisory urging residents
FOUR-YEAR-OLD IN CRITICAL CONDITION AFTER BEING STRUCK BY VEHICLE ON CEDAR LANE; DRIVER ARRESTED
A four-year-old girl is fighting for her life following a horrific incident Wednesday evening in North Knoxville. At approximately 9:00 p.m. on July 1, 2026,
INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY AFTER HUNDREDS OF DEAD RATS ILLEGALLY DUMPED IN NORRIS WOODS
Local and state authorities have launched an investigation after a shocking discovery of hundreds of dead rats piled up along a roadside in Anderson County.
MARYVILLE MAN FACES 20 YEARS IN PRISON AFTER ALLEGED MILITARY SUPPLY FRAUD SCHEME
A Maryville man is facing serious federal charges after being implicated in a multi-state conspiracy to defraud the U.S. military by supplying unapproved aftermarket vehicle
CUISINART RECALLS OVER 1.7 MILLION GRILL BRUSHES OVER SEVERE INGESTION HAZARD
In a major safety announcement that could disrupt summer barbecue plans across the nation, Conair LLC has issued a massive recall of more than 1.7
UPCOMING LANE CLOSURES ON SR 136 IN COOKEVILLE FOR CONCRETE REPAIRS AND RESURFACING
Drivers traveling through the SR 136 (Jefferson Avenue) corridor should prepare for upcoming delays as the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announces scheduled lane closures
LAKE TANSI VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES ANNUAL HYDRATION DRIVE
As the summer heat intensifies, the Lake Tansi Volunteer Fire Department is calling on the local community for support to help keep its first responders
KINGSTON CITY COUNCIL APPROVES 2026-2027 BUDGET WITH NO PROPERTY TAX INCREASE, BUT UTILITY FEES WILL RISE
The Kingston City Council officially adopted the city’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget during a brief, five-minute special called meeting and public hearing on Tuesday evening
NO LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES REPORTED IN MORNING CRASH AT NOTORIOUS HARRIMAN INTERSECTION
Emergency crews responded to yet another traffic accident this morning at a notoriously crash-prone intersection, authorities reported. The collision occurred at the intersection of Pine
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH BLOCKS I-40 EASTBOUND IN ROANE COUNTY
A multi-vehicle crash has been reported on Interstate 40 Eastbound in Roane County this afternoon, causing traffic delays for commuters. According to officials, the incident
ROANE COUNTY OFFICIALS DEMAND SAFETY UPGRADES AFTER LATEST I-40 TRACTOR-TRAILER CRASH
Traffic on eastbound Interstate 40 ground to a halt once again Tuesday evening following a multi-vehicle crash involving two tractor-trailers and a passenger car. Remarkably,
TWRA LAUNCHES ‘OPERATION DRY WATER’ CRACKDOWN AS BOATING FATALITIES RISE
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is launching a massive statewide crackdown on boating under the influence (BUI) ahead of the holiday weekend. From July
SOUTH ROANE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT ISSUES URGENT HEAT SAFETY ALERT AS TEMPERATURES SOAR
With temperatures rising and even more extreme heat forecasted for tomorrow, the South Roane County Volunteer Fire Department has issued an urgent advisory urging residents to prioritize heat safety a ...
FOUR-YEAR-OLD IN CRITICAL CONDITION AFTER BEING STRUCK BY VEHICLE ON CEDAR LANE; DRIVER ARRESTED
A four-year-old girl is fighting for her life following a horrific incident Wednesday evening in North Knoxville. At approximately 9:00 p.m. on July 1, 2026, Knoxville Police Department (KPD) officer ...
INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY AFTER HUNDREDS OF DEAD RATS ILLEGALLY DUMPED IN NORRIS WOODS
Local and state authorities have launched an investigation after a shocking discovery of hundreds of dead rats piled up along a roadside in Anderson County. The Norris Police Department (NPD) respond ...
MARYVILLE MAN FACES 20 YEARS IN PRISON AFTER ALLEGED MILITARY SUPPLY FRAUD SCHEME
A Maryville man is facing serious federal charges after being implicated in a multi-state conspiracy to defraud the U.S. military by supplying unapproved aftermarket vehicle and generator parts. Alex ...
CUISINART RECALLS OVER 1.7 MILLION GRILL BRUSHES OVER SEVERE INGESTION HAZARD
In a major safety announcement that could disrupt summer barbecue plans across the nation, Conair LLC has issued a massive recall of more than 1.7 million Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes. T ...
UPCOMING LANE CLOSURES ON SR 136 IN COOKEVILLE FOR CONCRETE REPAIRS AND RESURFACING
Drivers traveling through the SR 136 (Jefferson Avenue) corridor should prepare for upcoming delays as the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announces scheduled lane closures for a major r ...
LAKE TANSI VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES ANNUAL HYDRATION DRIVE
As the summer heat intensifies, the Lake Tansi Volunteer Fire Department is calling on the local community for support to help keep its first responders safe on the job. The department officially lau ...
KINGSTON CITY COUNCIL APPROVES 2026-2027 BUDGET WITH NO PROPERTY TAX INCREASE, BUT UTILITY FEES WILL RISE
The Kingston City Council officially adopted the city’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget during a brief, five-minute special called meeting and public hearing on Tuesday evening at Kingston City Hall. Th ...
NO LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES REPORTED IN MORNING CRASH AT NOTORIOUS HARRIMAN INTERSECTION
Emergency crews responded to yet another traffic accident this morning at a notoriously crash-prone intersection, authorities reported. The collision occurred at the intersection of Pine Ridge Road a ...
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH BLOCKS I-40 EASTBOUND IN ROANE COUNTY
A multi-vehicle crash has been reported on Interstate 40 Eastbound in Roane County this afternoon, causing traffic delays for commuters. According to officials, the incident occurred around 4:16 PM ( ...
ROANE COUNTY OFFICIALS DEMAND SAFETY UPGRADES AFTER LATEST I-40 TRACTOR-TRAILER CRASH
Traffic on eastbound Interstate 40 ground to a halt once again Tuesday evening following a multi-vehicle crash involving two tractor-trailers and a passenger car. Remarkably, authorities confirmed tha ...
TWRA LAUNCHES ‘OPERATION DRY WATER’ CRACKDOWN AS BOATING FATALITIES RISE
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is launching a massive statewide crackdown on boating under the influence (BUI) ahead of the holiday weekend. From July 3 to July 5, state game wardens w ...
