Knoxville Sports Authority officials proposing some design changes for Knoxville’s upcoming multi-use stadium at a meeting Tuesday morning. Rising materials and labor costs have inspired the stadium changes. Among those are removing a second story of offices and retail space, downsizing the stadium’s club area, and reorganizing some field-level constructs. These changes won’t affect the…… MORE
Knoxville Police and Negiotiators along with the Special Operations Squad involved in an hours long standoff with an armed man who barricaded himself in a West Knoxville home. The man, identified as 40 year-old Dusty Mink reportedly armed with knifes, barricaded himself into a home on Dance Avenue after KPD officers responded to Reagan Avenue,…… MORE
Union County authorities are searching for a runaway teenager. Skyler Linville was last seen at her home in Maynardville. Officials say she was possibly last seen in a red or black hoodie. She’s been missing since July 15.Her father says she reportedly left a note saying she would be back in two days. Anyone with…… MORE
Anderson County Police are searching for two missing teens who they believe ran away from home. 15 year-old Kynlea Kimbell and 17 year-old Samuel Smith ran away from a home in Anderson County. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department.… MORE
A Knoxville man is indicted and taken into custody after a woman’s unborn child died at UT Medical Center following a domestic dispute. 26 year-old Payton McCarty, the father of the unborn child, was indicted on felony murder, vehicular homicide and other charges for the June 16th incident on Atlantic Avenue when officers found a…… MORE
The Tennessee Department of Transportation says drivers in Sevier County need to be aware of a bridge collapse that has closed State Route 339 (Jones Cove Road) near Wilhite Road in Sevier County. Heavy rains in the area caused the failure of that box bridge yesterday (Monday) afternoon. This will be an indefinite road closure.…… MORE
A scam caller impersonating officers has been making rounds in Blount County, according to authorities. Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong warned citizens to be careful after getting reports of an individual calling and claiming to work with the sheriff’s office, saying that a fine must be paid or the person will be arrested. This…… MORE
An arrest is made in the vandalism to Austin-East’s baseball field. Police say that 41 year-old Grady Chandler drove his pick-up truck onto the snow-covered baseball field in January causing thousands of dollars worth of damage. Officers say he drove onto the field and drove in circles, causing deep ruts. The incident was caught on…… MORE
Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal crash on Kingston Pike. Officers responding to the crash involving a motorcycle on Kingston Pike at Huxley Road Saturday night. The motorcyclist, a 33-year-old man, was transported to UT Medical Center, where he died as a result of his injuries. The preliminary investigation shows that the motorcycle pulled onto…… MORE
Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal accident in South Knoxville. It happened on Chapman Highway at Meridian Road involving a motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 21-year-old man, was transported to the hospital and was pronounced dead. The preliminary investigation indicates the motorcycle was going north on Chapman Highway when a vehicle traveling south turned left in…… MORE
