A resolution to expel Knoxville District 90 Democratic Representative Gloria Johnson from the State House of Representatives has been filed following her removal from committee placements after her involvement in gun violence protests at the state capitol on Thursday, March 30. Johnson’s removal and expulsion resolutions come alongside Representative Justin Jones’s, D-Nashville, removal from his…… MORE
A fugitive and ex- chief of staff to Maryland’s Governor is shot and killed by FBI agents in West Knoxville. FBI officials confirm that an agent was involved in a shooting in the Gold’s Gym parking lot in Farragut last night after authorities attempted to take Roy McGrath into custody. After the incident, he was…… MORE
Tennessee officials have proposed new actions and legislation aimed to increase school safety in public and private schools, Governor Bill Lee announced on Monday. Lee announced that the legislation would include funding to place an armed security guard at every Tennessee public school and provide more mental health resources for Tennesseans. “There is nothing more…… MORE
The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency says the body of a missing kayaker has been found. In the sixth boating fatality this year, 31 year-old Benjamin Thomen’s body was found yesterday. He was reported missing Saturday while camping with three others on one of the islands at Dale Hollow Resevior. He was last seen when he…… MORE
Officials with the Knoxville Fire Department are investigating an overnight fire in West Knoxville. Crews called to a house on fire at the corner of Sanderson Road and Whedbee Road and found a detached garage at the rear of the home engulfed in flames. The garage is a complete loss. There were no injuries reported.…… MORE
The investigation continues after an active shooter suspect at a body shop is taken into custody in Roane County. Roane County Sheriff Jack Stockton, says four people, including the alleged shooter, were shot at Midtown Auto Body on Roane State Highway. Two women, one man were reportedly shot by the suspect, identified as Brian Wilson,…… MORE
The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a motorcycle on Western Avenue. It happened Wednesday night near University Avenue. Police believe the motorcycle was driving west on Western Avenue when it was rear-ended by a vehicle, believed to be a silver or a light-colored sedan, that drove away from the scene.…… MORE
Hardin Valley Academy has dismissed students early after a gas valve in a science lab was left running overnight, causing disruptions to learning.
Knox County Schools says the air was tested and no trace of gas was detected.
Due to the smell, the school is still dismissing.
Students officially left at 1 p.m.… MORE
A military investigation is underway and nine soldiers are dead after two Blackhawks from Fort Campbell crashed on Wednesday night in Trigg County, according to Fort Campbell officials. Fort Campbell officials confirmed two 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) helicopters were involved in a crash and confirmed all nine crew members died as a result. The…… MORE
Officials with the Knoxville Fire Department are investigating two early morning fires. Crews were first called to Beaumont Avenue and McSpadden Street area for a church fire. Due to heavy fire and rapidly changing conditions, the crew was forced outside to fight that fire. The building is a total loss. The second fire on Baxter…… MORE
