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Rutherford County librarian fired for refusing to remove books files suit
A federal lawsuit filed Wednesday, Sept. 23 accuses the RCLS, its board, and multiple board members of violating the constitutional rights of James and LGBTQ+ library patrons. The complaint also alleges that James was retaliated against for refusing to carry out what she calls a ...
Community, troopers honor Kentucky State Trooper Hayden Phillips ahead of funeral services
What This Story Is About Kentucky State Police Troopers held a press conference in Bowling Green on Tuesday to remember Trooper Hayden Phillips, who was shot and killed Monday afternoon. Why It Matters The Kentucky State Police Foundation set up a giving page to help the Phillips...
Former TSU student charged after alleged phone, online threats to kill people, bomb campus
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man was arrested this week for making serious threats against his former school earlier this month, according to police records. The student is being held on a $15,000 bond. An arrest affidavit from the Metro Nashville Police Department states that on ...
InvestigateTV+: The crime targeting young people online
( InvestigateTV ) — In a matter of hours, a text conversation ends in a teen’s death, spotlighting a crime authorities say increasingly targets young people online. Plus, a woman keeps a mysterious and embarrassing symptom to herself until an E.R. visit reveals a diagnosis on the...
‘Psychological warfare’: Family shares heartbreaking loss to sextortion to save others
(Editor’s note: This story discusses suicide. If you or a loved one need help, call or text the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988.) NITRO, W. Va. ( InvestigateTV ) — Bryce Tate’s death was the result of a crime the FBI reports is quickly growing across the country. His father, Ad...
Suspect wanted by Nolensville police
Nolensville police were searching for an individual in connection with a stolen vehicle early Wednesday morning.
Car crashes into wall of Hopkinsville business
Hopkinsville Fire Department crews were on the scene after a car crashed into a building.Fire crews and EMS personnel responded around 9:31 p.m. Tuesday night t...
College student falls 70 feet off overpass while trying to avoid truck in multi-car crash
TOPEKA, Kan. ( WIBW /Gray News) - A Kansas college student survived falling 70 feet from an overpass while trying to avoid being hit by an oncoming truck during a multi-car crash . Kyra Kinnison and Sara Celeen are close friends after they met at Kansas State University over two ...
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KSP announces memorial times, fundraiser for fallen trooper who leaves behind wife, 3 boys
A fundraiser is underway to help the wife and three young children of Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips, as his coworkers and community mourn his death....
Suspect in Kentucky trooper killing was wanted in Tennessee at time of shooting, records show
The man accused of killing Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips during a traffic stop on Interstate 65 was already wanted in Tennessee on probation violations at the time of the shooting, according to court records and the Sumner County District Attorneys Office. Emonnie...
'I could have died in my house': East Nashville woman survives attempted homicide for second time
Metro police say Artwell Moyo, 38, is charged with attempted criminal homicide, felony burglary and felony vandalism.
'Misdemeanors are not enough': Families react after school bus driver avoids homicide charge
Six months after a Clarksville-Montgomery County school bus crash that killed two middle school students and injured dozens more, six families have filed a lawsuit against the school district, alleging its lack of oversight contributed to the tragedy. The lawsuit was filed in Mon...
Woman accused of ‘extreme’ neglect that led to 12-year-old daughter’s death
GADSDEN, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) — Police in Alabama have arrested a woman in connection with the death of a 12-year-old girl. Leslie Denise Wilson, 35, is charged with felony murder in the death of her daughter, who had cerebral palsy, according to prosecutors. Neglect allegatio...
Funeral, visitation, and donations set for Kentucky State Trooper
he Kentucky State Police shared details on how the community can honor and support Trooper Hayden Phillips following his death in the line of duty.
Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to 'self-police' AI development
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he and a large group of leaders of artificial intelligence companies had signed a voluntary accord that will include internal and external reviews during a meeting at the White House aimed at addressing Americans' fears about the techno...
Nashville Symphony CEO resigns after suspending season amid financial emergency
What This Story Is About The Nashville Symphony is suspending its 2026-27 season and furloughing its entire orchestra to address a major budget deficit. Why It Matters The suspension affects 77 orchestra musicians and 27 staff positions, and leaves season ticket holders uncertain...
Bowling green community mourns trooper Hayden Phillips
What This Story Is About A memorial outside Kentucky State Police Post 3 continued to grow as members of the Bowling Green community stopped to pay their respects to Trooper Hayden Phillips. What Happens Next Emonnie Branch, of Portland, Tennessee, has been charged with murder of...
Nashville Symphony announces new president, CEO after current one steps down amid ‘financial emergency’
What This Story Is About The Nashville Symphony just announced new leadership after the president and CEO stepped down amid a “financial emergency.” Why It Matters The Nashville Symphony said the Board of Directors appointed veteran local executive Mark Tillinger as president and...
Corrections officer accused of stealing $5K+ from dropped wallet in Cheatham County
An East Tennessee couple lost a large sum of money in Cheatham County, but thanks to good detective work and some clear surveillance video, law enforcement arrested the suspect and returned every last cent to the rightful owners....
In Pittsburgh, a horrific hate crime sparks effort to 'eradicate hate'
Here, in Pittsburgh, I found a city with a story to tell, a story of how it has reinvented itself following the collapse of its industrial base and transformed the city of some 300,000 people into a hopeful, tech-friendly city. But I had come here for another story, this story bi...
Kentucky flags to fly at half-staff Sunday, funeral plans announced for murdered Trooper Hayden Phillips
What This Story Is About Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff on Sunday in honor of Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips. Why It Matters Phillips, 28, was a three-year Kentucky State Police veteran assigned to Post 3...
‘Hayden had a love for people’: Community remembers fallen Kentucky trooper
Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips was remembered Tuesday in the place he called home Glasgow, Kentucky one day after he was shot and killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop on Interstate 65. Phillips was killed just days before his 29th birthday. His wife sha...
Man charged in 2024 deadly robbery at South Nashville apartment
Two years later, police have arrested a man in connection with a deadly robbery-related shooting in South Nashville.
Kentucky State Police providing new details after trooper shot and killed on interstate
What This Story Is About Kentucky State Police will provide an update Tuesday evening on funeral services and a procession for Trooper Hayden Phillips, who was killed during a Warren County traffic stop. Why It Matters Phillips, 28, was a three-year Kentucky State Police veteran ...
Afternoon crash stops traffic on Murfreesboro Pike
What This Story Is About A crash on Murfreesboro Pike near Hamilton Church Road stopped traffic for around an hour and a half Tuesday afternoon. Why It Matters Police say the driver took out a fire hydrant and a manhole cover before crashing into an SUV with a family of six insid...
Girl, 13, dies after hit-and-run crash while riding e-scooter; driver charged with manslaughter
CANBY, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - A 13-year-old girl who died while riding an electric scooter last week has been identified by her family. In a social media post shared by the Canby Police Department , officials said the family of Quinn Broyles wanted to share the teen’s story wi...
Former Auburn staffer faces felony charges for allegedly stealing and sharing trade secrets
A former Auburn staffer has been arrested on charges of stealing trade secrets from the football program and sending them to competitors, according to court records. David Rudolph Jenrath, 24, turned himself into authorities Monday and was charged with two felonies: theft of trad...
Nashville man flees into woods after hitting family of 6 in vehicle crash
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Nashville man fled into nearby woods after he hit a vehicle carrying a family on Tuesday. Metro Nashville Police told WSMV4 that the suspect was driving at about 90 miles per hour on Murfreesboro Pike on Tuesday when he hit an SUV that was carrying a f...
‘Do you know who I am?’: Former Metro School Board member arrested following altercation at Nashville outlet mall
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A former Metro Board of Public Education member and her husband are facing charges stemming from an incident that happened at a Nashville outlet mall last week, according to court records newly obtained by WSMV4. Security at the Tanger Outlets called Met...
College student seriously injured after falling eight stories from an apartment window while dancing on couch
ATHENS, Ga. ( ANF /Gray News) - A 21-year-old college student is recovering from serious injuries after police say she fell from an eighth-floor apartment window over the weekend in Athens. University of Georgia college student Kristin Sargent fell from the Rambler Apartments, ac...
A Kentucky trooper was shot, killed 2 days before his birthday. Here’s how to help his widow and 3 young boys
What This Story Is About Trooper Hayden Phillips was fatally shot in the line of duty just two days before his birthday. He leaves behind a wife and three small children. Why It Matters The Kentucky State Police Foundation is collecting donations to help support the Phillips fami...
Metro Nashville Police face pushback after changing ‘use of force’ terminology to ‘response to resistance’
What This Story Is About Metro Nashville Police will no longer use “use of force” in their official terminology, opting instead to use “response to resistance.” Why It Matters Some Nashville Community Review Board members have pushed back against the move, saying that it suggests...
Tennessee police officer returns to work months after medical emergency led to brain tumor diagnosis
What This Story Is About Greenbrier Police Officer Matthew Hillis has returned to work after spending months away from the department following an on-duty medical emergency that led doctors to discover a brain tumor. Why It Matters Hillis’ medical emergency happened while he was ...
Tennessee man charged in death of Kentucky state trooper has large criminal history
The man accused of shooting and killing a Kentucky State Police trooper is charged with murder of a first responder, and will remain behind bars.
Mother was ‘so intoxicated’ she locked her 9-year-old out of house for 17 hours, police in KY say
What This Story Is About A Hopkinsville mother was arrested for allegedly leaving her 9-year-old child outside overnight, police told WHOP. Why It Matters The child was reportedly left outside for about 17 hours, police told WHOP. What Happens Next Ashland Killebrew is charged wi...
What we know about Emonnie Branch, suspect charged with killing Kentucky trooper in interstate shooting
What This Story Is About Emonnie Branch, 51, of Portland, Tennessee, is charged with murder of a first responder/peace officer in the fatal shooting of Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips during an Interstate 65 traffic stop in Warren County. Why It Matters Kentucky pro...
Auburn University employee accused of leaking athletics trade secrets to rivals
AUBURN, Ala. ( WSFA ) - An Auburn University employee has been arrested and charged with theft of trade secrets and computer tampering, according to police and court records. David Rudolph Jenrath, 24, of Franklin, Tennessee, turned himself in Monday after warrants were issued fo...
Crews contain fast-moving soybean field fire near homes in Kentucky
What This Story Is About Pembroke firefighters responded to a large soybean field fire that threatened nearby properties. Why It Matters The fire burned within about 100 feet of three homes, creating a risk of structural damage. What Happens Next The fire was contained to the fie...
Fundraiser created for Tennessee family after deadly house fire. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About A fundraiser has been organized to support the Warren family after a Wayne County house fire killed three people, including two children, and left two survivors hospitalized. Why It Matters The fundraiser’s organizer said the family is facing the loss of ...
‘A hero’: Procession begins to bring home Kentucky trooper murdered in line of duty
What This Story Is About A procession to bring fallen Trooper Hayden Phillips to Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home in Glasgow is happening Tuesday morning. Why It Matters Phillips was fatally shot in the line of duty Monday. What Happens Next A 51-year-old Portland, Tennessee, man w...
Suspected member of group claiming FBI hack arrested in Netherlands
Dutch police said Tuesday that they have arrested a suspected member of the ShinyHunters hacker group that has been held responsible for a string of serious data breaches, and accused the man of trying to arrange two murders. Police said they arrested a 24-year-old man from Amste...
Man accused of killing Kentucky State Trooper held without bond
A Tennessee man accused of fatally shooting a Kentucky State Police trooper during a traffic stop in Warren County made his first court appearance Tuesday, where a judge denied bond. WATCH: Tenn. man accused of killing Kentucky State Police trooper ordered held without bond Tenn....
Bond denied for TN man accused of murdering Kentucky trooper. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About A Warren County judge denied bond Tuesday for Emonnie Branch, the Portland, Tennessee, man charged with murdering Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips. Why It Matters Prosecutors argued Branch is a flight risk and a danger to the community, citin...
Widow remembers Kentucky trooper shot and killed in line of duty days before his birthday: 'My best friend'
The widow of fallen Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips is remembering her husband on the eve of what would have been his birthday. Trooper Phillips was killed in the line of duty on Monday. According to KSP, Trooper Phillips performed a traffic stop on a vehicle in War...
Kentucky mom locked child outside for 17 hours, police say
A Kentucky woman has been charged with a felony after allegedly locking her nine-year-old child outside for about 17 hours, according to court records....
Vigil grows for fallen trooper outside Kentucky Police station in Bowling Green
What This Story Is About People continue to pay their respects for a trooper who was allegedly shot and killed by a Tennessee man during a traffic stop in Warren County, Kentucky, on Monday afternoon. Why It Matters Trooper Hayden Phillips leaves behind a wife and three children....
Tennessee man captured, charged with fatally shooting Kentucky State trooper on interstate. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About Kentucky State Police captured an armed and dangerous suspect after a trooper was killed in a shooting on Interstate 65 in Warren County. Why It Matters Trooper Hayden Phillips was killed in the attack. He was assigned to Kentucky State Police Post 3 in B...
Metro police update policy language from 'use of force' to 'response to resistance'
The Metro Nashville Police Department has updated its policy language, and will no longer use the phrase "use of force."
Fire department investigating blaze at hazardous materials facility in La Vergne
LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WSMV) - La Vergne Fire Rescue and mutual aid crews extinguished a fire Monday evening at the Palm Commodities, a hazardous materials facility on Bridgestone Parkway. An alarm alerted first responders around 6:40 p.m. Fire crews arrived within three minutes and f...
‘I’m doing okay’: Hopkinsville mail carrier back on route after crash
Connie Mathews has spent nearly 18 years delivering mail in her community.
1 injured in Antioch neighborhood shooting, Metro police say
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, the person was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The shooting happened around 7:45 p.m. on the 2600 block of Welshcrest Drive....
Man arrested for homicide two years after fatal robbery-related shooting in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man has been arrested in connection to a fatal robbery-related shooting that happened two years ago in Nashville. Metro Nashville Police said Monday that detectives arrested Akeemio Johnson, 32, earlier in the day. Johnson is suspected of shooting a ma...
Nashville Symphony suspends season, furloughs employees and orchestra members
The Nashville Symphony said it will suspend the 2026-27 season and furlough staff and orchestra members due to a financial emergency. The Nashville Symphony Board of Directors unanimously passed a resolution on Sept. 28 to furlough 27 staff positions and 77 orchestra members effe...
1-year-old girl hit and killed by aunt’s car outside Antioch home
What This Story Is About Police say Madisson was outside playing with her brother and cousins when her aunt, 26-year-old Mirna De La Paz Garcia, accidently hit her. Why It Matters Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt says since 2016, an average of 50 children are t...