VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS WEEK MARCH 3-9, 2024
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) honor the bravery, dedication, and sacrifices of Tennessee’s volunteer
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
AMBER ALERT ISSUED FOR MISSING SUMNER COUNTY TEENAGER
The TBI has upgraded an Endangered Child Alert to an Amber Alert on behalf of the Sumner County Sheriff`s Office for Sebastian Wayne Drake Rogers.
TWO CONVICTED SEX OFFENDERS ARRESTED IN PUTNAM COUNTY
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding 30-year-old Matthew Cole Gentry of Belton, Texas, residing at a local motel. Officers say Gentry is a
TENNESSEE TORNADO DRILL POSTPONED UNTIL FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The National Weather Service in Memphis says the Tennessee tornado drill scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday, February 28, 2024) has been postponed until Thursday, February 29,
TENNESSEE HOUSE PASSES BILL LARGELY BANNING LGBTQ FLAGS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The Tennessee House of Representatives passed a bill yesterday that would largely ban displaying LGBTQ flags in public school classrooms. The 70-24 vote in the
SUSPECT ARRESTED AFTER WOMAN FATALLY STABBED IN LENOIR CITY
Lenoir City Police officers responded Friday night to an apartment complex at 791 Pearl Drive where a woman was found dead. Officers say 35-year-old Ciara
HAWKINS COUNTY BUS DRIVER KILLED IN ACCIDENT
The Tennessee Highway Patrol and medics responded to a school bus accident this morning in Hawkins County. Troopers say a pick-up truck hit the bus
ENDANGERED CHILD ALERT ISSUED FOR MISSING SUMNER COUNTY TEEN
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child Alert for 15-year-old Sebastian Wayne Drake Rogers from Sumner County. Rogers is missing from the
CAR CRASHES INTO FUNERAL HOME WHILE FUNERAL IN PROGRESS
Law enforcement says a car crashed into a funeral home in the north area of Chattanooga while a funeral service was in progress. The Chattanooga
TENNESSEE HOUSE PASSES BILL EXPLAINING “DUTY TO WARN” TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
The Tennessee House has passed a bill explaining the Tennessee ‘Duty to Warn’ law. Currently, mental health professionals are required to sound the alarm if
JUVENILE ARRESTED FOR ARSON FOLLOWING FIRE AT OAK RIDGE BUSINESS
Authorities say a minor started a fire intentionally at a closed car wash in Oak Ridge. Police and fire departments responded to the structure fire
KNOXVILLE POLICE ANNOUNCES PASSING OF OFFICER WISBENS ANTOINE
With heavy hearts and profound sadness and grief, the Knoxville Police Department (KPD) and Chief Paul Noel announce the death of Officer Wisbens Antoine, a