Updated story: Two people are dead including a child and an investigation is underway following a house fire in Rocky Top. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is taking over the investigation started by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office into last night’s fire in the 100 block of Ponderosa Lane. TBI officials confirmed the adult who…… MORE
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Tennessee House of Representatives Holding a Special Hearing to Vote on a Resolution to Expel Three Members
Tomorrow, a special hearing will take place in the Tennessee State House to vote whether or not to expel three Democratic members for their role in a recent gun reform protest at the State Capitol. House Speaker Cameron Sexton says the three representatives will be allowed to present their cases. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson…… MORE
A Friendsville Man is Indicted on 14 Charges Against Minors Including Sexual Abuse, Aggravated Child Abuse and Four Counts of Sexual Battery by an Authority Figure
A Friendsville man is taken into custody and charged with multiple offenses against minors. Anthony Duke Soto was indicted for 14 total charges following an eight month long investigation. Some of those charges include: Continuous sexual abuse of a childAggravated child abuse/neglectChild abuse/neglectFour counts of sexual battery by an authority figureSeven counts of contributing to…… MORE
An Oneida Man Arrested on Multiple Rape Charges Following TBI Investigation
An Oneida man is arrested on rape charges following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. TBI agents began investigating 38 year-old Tommy Duncan on reports he had raped the same woman on at least four different occasions. TBI agents arrested Duncan Monday night and charged him with four counts of Rape. He was…… MORE
Three Tennessee Representatives Facing Expulsion from the State House of Representatives Including an East Tennessee Representative
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
FBI Officials say a Fugitive and Former Chief of Staff to Maryland’s Governor is Shot and Killed in West Knoxville
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
Governor Bill Lee Proposes New School Safety Legislation
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 Body of a Missing Kayaker is Found Making this the Sixth Boating Fatality this Year
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
The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating an Overnight Fire in West Knoxville
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
An Investigation is Underway Following a Deadly Shooting in Roane County
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
