Third Update: All lanes have re-opened on Interstate 40 Eastbound near Pellissippi which was closed a few hours ago due to police activity in the area. Knoxville Police were investigating a “possible suspicious package.” Officials have confirmed that the package was a “small improvised explosive device” and that appeared to be a “improvised firework”. All…… MORE
The Knoxville fire department is investigating what caused an early morning fire. Crews responding to 202 Cedar Lane and found flames coming from the rear of the home, which was vacant, and was moderately damaged by the fire. Authorities say it does appear that people were illegally occupying the home at the time of the…… MORE
Investigators in Roane County still looking for answers after two people are found dead in a home. Officials say they are treating this as a double homicide. The incident happened at 662 Buck Creek Road in East Roane County Monday. Police say the victims are 67 year-old Steve Groover and 62 year-old Cindy Scruggs. Investigators…… MORE
Police in Roane County are investigating after deputies find two people dead. Officials have identified the two victims as Steve Groover and Cindy Scruggs. Officers were dispatched to a home at 662 Buck Creek Road yesterday (Monday) morning. Investigators say they are treating this as a double homicide. Both bodies have been sent for an…… MORE
The accident happend Sunday night on Bruhin Road. 25-year-old Andres Tomas was driving a Honda that struck a motorcycle head-on causing the rider to be thrown. The 29-year-old rider of the motorcycle died at the scene. Tomas fled the sceneand was located a short time later on Pershing Street by Community Engagement Response Team officers.…… MORE
Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash. It happened yesterday (Sunday) evening on Bruhin Road near Breda Drive. Officers were called to investigate the crash involving a sedan and a motorcycle. Preliminary reports show the sedan was traveling north on Bruhin when it crossed into the other lane, striking a motorcycle. The motorcyclist was…… MORE
Two suspects intentionally hit two Knox County Sheriff’s Office cruisers during a chase. It happened yesterday (Thursday) morning near Harbison’s Crossroads in North Knox County and both cruisers had officers in the car at the time. Officers reportedly tried to stop two people in a stolen Jeep Cherokee when they refused to stop. After hitting…… MORE
Updated Story: Police say charges are pending in an early morning accident involving a school bus. Authorities say the driver of a Jeep ran a red light on South Gay Street at West Church Avenue and struck the school bus causing it to hit a building. The drivers of both vehicles were transported to the…… MORE
Investigators in McMinn County make an arson arrest. Fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, along with the Etowah Police and Fire departments result in the indictment of 36 year-old Aaron Harris of Athens, he is charged with aggravated arson. Investigators say the arrest stems from a structure fire at an apartment complex on…… MORE
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee officials say they anticipate that an independent investigation of the state’s lethal injection methods will result in changes to how those executions are carried out, including how the procedures are staffed. State corrections officials made the statement last week in a federal court filing and a judge on Tuesday agreed…… MORE
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