TN AG JONATHAN SKRMETTI ISSUES STATEMENT ON COURT ISSUING NATIONWIDE HALT TO
THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES’ UNLAWFUL RULE
Stops the Biden administration’s rule which would have gone into effect tomorrow (Friday)
Nashville– “Today a federal court said no to the Biden administration’s attempt to illegally force every health care provider in America to adopt the most extreme version of gender ideology,” said Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti. “The administration has over and over again issued regulations that mangle the law to advance an ideological agenda. This case is just one of many examples of Tennessee working with other states to block the unlawful abuse of regulatory power. Today’s order puts the rule on pause while we keep fighting to ensure this illegal rule never goes into effect.”
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Two hikers are seriously injured Wednesday afternoon in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
National Park Service officials say rangers reportedly responded to two hikers who fell from Cataract Falls.
According to the Park Service, both hikers were taken by helicopter from the Sugarlands Visitor Center to a hospital.
NPS officials are reminding visitors to “stay on the trail, not climb rocks near waterfalls, and use extreme caution when walking along river and creekbanks.”
Gatlinburg Fire and Rescue helped in the response.
The incident happened in the afternoon; rangers reportedly responded to two hikers who fell from Cataract Falls. (Courtesy: GSMNP)
White Pine, TN (WOKI) The White Pine Police Department is asking residents to watch for suspicious activity after receiving several reports of catalytic converters being stolen from cars.
There have been two targeted areas: Walnut Street and the Leadvale community.
“Please keep an eye on your property and please monitor your home cameras for any suspicious activity,” the department said.
Police are asking residents to monitor home cameras for any suspicious activity and to call 911 if you do see something.
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Rural Metro Fire is reminding everyone to use caution when cooking at home after crews responded to a fire at a Knox County home
Jeff Bagwell with Rural Metro says crews were called to a home on Rifle Range Road last night (Tuesday).
They found a small kitchen fire on the stove and were able to quickly put out that fire and everyone in the home was safely outside when crews arrived.
The Red Cross is helping them with shelter.
Bagwell says kitchen fires are the number one source of fire in the United States and to use caution when cooking at home, including never leaving cooking food unattended.
Independence Day is just around the corner and you may be wondering if you will be able to celebrate with fireworks.
WVLT News has compiled a list of counties and cities in East Tennessee where fireworks are and are not allowed to be sold and used:
Anderson County-Illegal to sell and set off fireworks
Blount County- Legal to set off fireworks in the county in any location excluding Alcoa and Townsend. Fireworks are banned from being set off between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.
City of Oak Ridge- Illegal to sell and set off fireworks
City of Alcoa – Illegal to sell and set off fireworks
City of Townsend – Illegal to sell and set off fireworks
Knox County- Illegal to sell and set off fireworks
Knoxville- Illegal to sell and set off fireworks without a permit from the city
Gatlinburg- Illegal to sell and set off fireworks
Pigeon Forge- Illegal to sell and set off fireworks
Sevierville – Illegal to sell and set off fireworks
LaFollette – Illegal to sell and set off fireworks
Athens- Illegal to sell and set off fireworks
Maryville – Legal to set off fireworks on private property from July 3 and 4 and Dec. 31 through Jan. 31 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Use of fireworks is prohibited at any public area, including, streets, roadways and parking lots.
Campbell County – Legal to sell and set off fireworks in county
Cumberland County – Legal to sell and set off fireworks
Crossville- Legal to sell and set off fireworks
Fentress County- Legal to sell and set off in county, banned within city limits
Grainger County- Legal to sell and set off fireworks
Greene County- Legal to sell and set off fireworks
Loudon County- Legal to sell and set off fireworks
McMinn County – Legal to sell and set off fireworks
Monroe County- Legal to sell fireworks and set off on July 3rd and 4th
Morgan County- Legal to sell and set off fireworks
Scott County- Legal to sell and shoot fireworks before 11:00 p.m.
Sevier County- Legal to sell and set off fireworks in the county but not in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge or Sevierville city limits
Roane County- Legal to sell fireworks, city leaders to determine areas where they may be set off
Kingston- Legal to sell and set off fireworks
Union County- Legal to sell and set off fireworks
Hawkins County- Legal to sell and shoot fireworks outside city limits between July 2 and July 6
Jefferson County- Legal to sell and shoot fireworks outside city limits
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following a deadly single-car crash Tuesday morning on Pellissippi Parkway.
Knoxville Police Department officials say officers responded around 8:30 a.m. to I-140 near Northshore Drive, where witnesses had reported that a car had flipped off the roadway.
When officers arrived on the scene, KPD says they found a car upside down next to a tree. The driver and only occupant of the car, an adult woman, was pronounced dead.
It was reported that the car lost control for reasons that remain under investigation and veered off of the roadway.
The identity of the victim has not been released.
Knoxville officers responded around 8:30 a.m. to I-140 near Northshore Drive, where witnesses had reported a car had flipped off the road.
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 7/3: An elderly Scott County couple at the center of a TBI Silver Alert has been found safe.
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation officials announcing Wednesday afternoon that 73-year-old Larry Young and 74-year-old Beverly Young were located after being seen last on Saturday, June 29 riding their ATV in the Brimstone Mountain area in Robbins, Tennessee.
Helicopters, drones and volunteers had been searching for the pair who were reported to have numerous medical conditions that may have impaired their ability to return safely without assistance.
ORIGINAL STORY: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for a missing elderly couple out of Scott County.
Officials with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office say 73-year-old Larry Young and 74-year-old Beverly Young have been missing since Saturday evening, June 29.
Larry Young, 73 (Courtesy: Scott County Sheriff’s Office)
The two, who both have medical conditions, were last seen at Brimstone Recreation ATV Park in Robbins, Tennessee. They were both last known to be on trail 43 near the monster pond.
Beverly Young, 74 (Courtesy: Scott County Sheriff’s Office)
Those with information are being asked to call the sheriff’s office at 423-663-0409 or the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
Update: The two victims who were killed in the shooting that happened early Tuesday morning in the parking lot of The Pint House on Merchant Drive have been identified as Zachery Herrera, 28 of Knoxville, and John Goosie, 41 of Knoxville.
Two suspects were positively identified after continued investigation throughout the day on Tuesday. The investigation was led by Knoxville Police Department Homicide Unit detectives and assisted by Field Operations Officers, Organized Crime Unit detectives and Knox County Sheriff’s Office personnel.
The suspects were identified as Kevin Matthews, 40, and Steven Davis, 36.
Based on the investigation, which included a review of the business’s surveillance footage, Matthews and Davis approached the bar and started assaulting Herrera outside of the front entrance for reasons that remain unknown. Herrera was a security guard at The Pint House. Goosie was a patron who was attempting to break up the fight.
At some point during the altercation, Matthews pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots, striking both Herrera and Goosie. An adult woman also suffered minor injuries from a graze wound to the foot. Herrera died at the UT Medical Center, while Goosie died at the scene.
Matthews is being charged with two counts of first-degree murder, while Davis was charged with aggravated assault and violation of parole.
Davis was taken into custody last night by Organized Crime Unit detectives and Community Engagement Response Team officers. Davis was located in the parking lot of the Shell gas station at 6210 Asheville Highway last night just before 10 p.m.
As of this morning, efforts remain ongoing to locate Matthews, who is shown in the attached picture. Anyone with information concerning Matthews’ whereabouts is urged to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward. Matthews should be considered armed and dangerous.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Kevin Matthews
Original story: Knoxville Police Department Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a shooting with multiple victims that happened early Tuesday morning on Merchant Drive.
At around 2:45 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, KPD officers responded to The Pint House at 815 Merchant Drive in regards to a shooting that occurred just outside of the front entrance of the bar.
Officers arrived on scene and located three gunshot victims. One man was pronounced dead at the scene, while a second man was transported to the UT Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. The third victim, an adult woman, suffered minor injuries from a grazing wound.
The suspect reportedly ran from the scene prior to officer arrival. At this time, a suspect has not been located, arrested or charged.
The motive for the shooting remains under active investigation. As of this morning, detectives are continuing to gather evidence and witness statements.
The investigation is ongoing and additional information will be provided as it progresses.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward.
The reward is increased for information that leads to the capture of fugitive wanted on two counts of first-degree murder.
Aaron White is accused of killing two people in Grainger County and the reward is now $7,000 for information leading to his arrest in the deaths of Deven McDaniel and Jonathan Atkins whose bodies were found at one of the victim’s Bean Station home.
White is on the TBI’s most wanted list and is considered armed and dangerous.
If you have any information please call 1-800-TBI-FIND or Crime Stoppers 865-215-7165.
