NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Lt. Governor Randy McNally and Senate Republican Caucus Chairman Ken Yager (R-Kingston) today announced that the proposed FY 2025-2027 state budget includes $25 million to support expansion of the Y-12 National Security Prototype Center in Oak Ridge, a major investment aimed at strengthening Tennesse...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) - The Knox County Sheriff's Office said three people are facing multiple charges after a police chase early Friday morning led to the discovery of several pounds of drugs and thousands of dollars. According to KCSO, its Narcotics Unit and Organized Retail Crime Unit conducted a...

HANCOCK COUNTY, TN (WOKI / WVLT) - An inmate who escaped from Hancock County Jail is back into custody. The Hancock County Jail says 48-year-old Joshua Metcalf was captured this (Sunday) morning. Metcalf escaped from the jail on Thursday, prompting Hancock County Schools to be placed on lockdown and a Most Wanted Alert...

SULLIVAN COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with TBI's Medicaid Fraud Control Division and Drug Investigation Division has resulted in the indictment of a former intensive care nurse. In July 2025, at the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI agents began investigating allegation...

GATLINBURG, Tenn.-Firefighters continue to actively suppress the Rabbit Creek and Fox Gap wildfires in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Fox Gap Fire is estimated at 112 acres and is 30% contained. The Rabbit Creek Fire is approximately 48 acres and is 75% contained. Firefighters are working to suppress both fir...