Rebuilding plans underway for Bellevue apartment complex destroyed by fire
A new building permit application has been filed to replace an apartment complex destroyed by fire more than a year ago.
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UTPD issues game day guidance, enhanced security measures for Trump’s visit to Neyland Stadium
What This Story Is About President Donald Trump is attending Saturday’s Tennessee vs. Texas football game at Neyland Stadium, prompting university police and the Secret Service to roll out enhanced security screenings and traffic control measures across campus. Why It Matters Fan...
Trump’s visit to Texas-Tennessee game to bring TSA-style security screening
What This Story Is About The University of Tennessee Police Department detailed enhanced security measures for Saturday’s game between Tennessee and Texas at Neyland Stadium, as President Donald Trump will be attending. Why It Matters Fans attending the game will face TSA-style s...
‘Sailed down the steps’: Bartender charged with manslaughter after birthday trip turns deadly
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) - A Minnesota woman is dead after police say a bartender pushed her down a flight of concrete stairs during what was supposed to be a birthday trip to South Carolina with her best friend of 50 years. Now, that bartender is facing a rare ch...
Custodian facing charges after hiding in women’s college locker room ceiling, police say
WILMINGTON, Ohio ( WXIX /Gray News) - A man is facing nearly a dozen criminal charges after police in Ohio said he hid in the ceiling to photograph members of the Wilmington College women’s soccer team while they changed in their locker room. Wilmington police were called to the ...
Teen arrested after allegedly causing $10,000 in damage tied to ‘Door Kick Challenge’
PHOENIX ( AZFamily /Gray News) — A teenager who caused $10,000 in damage to a Phoenix home as part of the viral “Door Kick Challenge” has been arrested, police said Thursday. Investigators said the unidentified 14-year-old boy was arrested Sept. 13 and booked into the Durango Juv...
Dash camera video captures wrong-way driver crashing into THP sergeant on I-40
The crash happened near mile marker 176, close to the Interstate 840 interchange. Dash camera video released by THP shows the wrong-way vehicle cresting a hill and heading directly toward Sgt. Goddard, who had only seconds to react....
17-year-old charged after loaded gun found in backpack at Pearl Cohn High
Security at Pearl Cohn High School found a loaded handgun in a 17-year-old student’s backpack after the school's weapon detection system alerted staff....
Transportation worker, 60, hit and killed by DUI driver while working on interstate, police say
FAIRFIELD, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A transportation worker in Connecticut has died after he was hit by a car while doing road maintenance work on Interstate 95. State officials said Connecticut Department of Transportation employee Elvin Hernandez, 60, was hit Friday morning w...
Man accused of assaulting Cheatham County deputy by 'attempting to urinate on him' following hit-and-run
A man with a criminal history that stretches back decades is behind bars for multiple charges — including assault on a law enforcement officer — after a hit-and-run crash in Cheatham County Monday evening....
Ex-’American Idol’ contestant standing trial for murder allegedly told lover about killing his wife
TIPP CITY, Ohio (Gray News) - Testimony continued this week in the murder trial of former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn. Flynn is accused of killing his wife, Ashley Flynn, earlier this year and staging the crime scene as a burglary to mislead investigators. The 40-year-...
Family of Fisk University student killed in I-65 shooting reflects during National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims
As Nashville marks 28 homicides so far this year, according to police data, families across the city continue to remember the lives behind those numbers....
'A tragedy is going to happen': 13 reports of high school pranks in Mt. Juliet so far, police say
Neighbors in Mt. Juliet are afraid someone will get seriously hurt with high school pranks getting out of hand.
Student arrested after bringing loaded gun to Pearl-Cohn High School, police say
What This Story Is About A 17-year-old senior was arrested this morning after bringing a loaded handgun into Pearl-Cohn High School, police say. Why It Matters New numbers from Metro Nashville police show 621 juveniles have been victims of violent crime so far this year in Davids...
Nurse fired after NICU baby found with broken bones, bruises
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Gray News) - A nurse in a neonatal intensive care unit was arrested after a 4-month-old baby in his care was found to have multiple broken bones and bruises across her body. Authorities said the baby was born at 23 weeks in November and had been living at Hel...
Mother found dead after 3-year-old child spotted wandering alone in neighborhood
WATERBURY, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - Connecticut police are investigating after a mother was found dead and her young daughter was found wandering the neighborhood. According to the Waterbury Police Department, officers responded this week to a neighborhood for a report of a 3-y...
Could more serious charges still come in the deadly Kenwood Middle School bus crash case?
The woman behind the wheel of a Kenwood Middle School bus involved in a deadly crash earlier this year has been indicted on two misdemeanor charges, but questions remain about whether prosecutors could still pursue more serious charges. Bus driver Sabrina Ducksworth was scheduled...
State trooper collides with wrong-way driver on interstate highway
DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper returning from training was involved in a crash with a driver going the wrong way on the interstate Thursday. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Sgt. Goddard of the Memphis District was returning...
Missing Wilson County woman last seen a month ago found safe, police say
What This Story Is About Courtney Reese has been found safe in Nashville, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. Why It Matters The woman was last seen in Nashville on Aug. 18. DONELSON, Tenn. (WSMV) - Update: Courtney Reese has been found safe in Nashville, accordin...
Madison County Sheriff’s Office investigating after K9 Bart dies from being left outside
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of K9 Bart after the police dog tragically died on September 19 after being left outside, Sheriff Julian Wiser announced in a video address. According to Sheriff Wiser, an internal review was initiat...
Police: Tasia Fortune's hanging was 'staged' after her death in a drug dispute
Investigators believe Tasia Fortune was already dead before the Black woman's body was hanged from a tree behind an abandoned home in the Mississippi capital this summer, a detective testified Friday. The hanging of Tasia Fortune's body, which was found on Aug. 3, was "staged," J...
Residents displaced after fire damages Murfreesboro apartments
What This Story Is About Some residents at a Murfreesboro apartment complex have been displaced after a fire on Friday, according to the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department. What Happens Next Residents whose apartments could not be occupied are being assisted by the American Red ...
VIDEO: Wrong-way driver crashes into THP sergeant on I-40 in Tenn.
A Tennessee Highway Patrol sergeant and another driver are expected to recover after a wrong-way crash on Interstate 40 in Dickson County, according to THP. THP said Sgt. Goddard, who works in the agencys Memphis District, was returning from a training session in Nashville on Thu...
Multiple flight attendants report feeling sick during flight from unknown odor on plane
HONOLULU ( KHNL /Gray News) - Multiple flight attendants on a flight heading to Hawaii required medical assistance this week after feeling ill. First responders from multiple agencies were called to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Thursday afternoon. According to Honolulu ...
Two accused of forcing man to strip naked, shooting him, knocking out his teeth, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - Two people have been arrested after Memphis Police said they allegedly forced a man to strip naked, shot him in the leg, and punched his teeth out. Two people charged Bailey Jobin and Joseph Polk were both charged with especially aggravated robb...
Nashville McDonald’s employee pulls out knife, threatens to kill customer during argument, police say
What This Story Is About A McDonald’s employee was arrested this week in Nashville after allegedly threatening a customer’s life during an argument. Why It Matters Cedric Johnson, 38, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the incident. What Ha...
MNPD urges Hyundai, Kia owners to get free anti-theft upgrades
Metro Nashville Police are urging Hyundai and Kia owners to check whether their vehicles qualify for free anti-theft upgrades as thefts involving the two brands continue across the city. So far this year, more than 180 Hyundai and Kia vehicles have been stolen in Nashville, accor...
Inside the scam: How criminals impersonate the FBI’s complaint center
( InvestigateTV ) — The FBI is warning the public that scammers are impersonating IC3, the bureau’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, to target victims. Tim Lynch, supervisory special agent and unit chief of the FBI’s Cyber-Enabled Fraud and Money Laundering Unit, said adapting to...
Intimacy after a heart attack or stroke: What to know before you resume sex
( Aging Untold ) — After a heart attack or stroke, the body may be healing while the mind is still stuck on high alert. That fear of triggering another health crisis can reshape daily routines, relationships and your sex life. We are breaking down how couples can navigate intimac...
14-year-old awarded $65M after mother dies in crash on way home from water park, reports say
(Gray News) - A 14-year-old boy in Colorado was awarded $65 million after his mom was killed while driving them home from the water park. Dulin McQuinn Young LLP said Tuesday that the verdict followed a five-day trial against truck driver Darnell Yingling and his employer, Import...
Nashville police urge Hyundai, Kia owners to get free anti-theft upgrades after nearly 200 vehicles stolen in 2026
What This Story Is About Metro Nashville Police are urging Hyundai and Kia owners to check whether their vehicles qualify for free anti-theft upgrades intended to make the cars harder to steal. Why It Matters Police said more than 180 Hyundai and Kia vehicles have been stolen in ...
Nashville police search for man accused of attempted Regions Bank robbery
What This Story Is About Nashville police are searching for a man accused of trying to rob a Regions Bank branch on Rosa L. Parks Boulevard Friday morning. Why It Matters Police said the man claimed he had a gun, though officers said no weapon was seen. What Happens Next The man ...
Construction worker killed in hit-and-run crash, authorities say
MADISON, Wis. ( WMTV /Gray News) - A construction worker was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Madison, Wisconsin. According to the Madison Police Department, the crash happened on Pflaum Road at about 1:10 p.m. Thursday, in front of Sennett Middle School. Madison police said the ...
2 arrested after kratom bust at Oxford smoke shop
OXFORD, Miss. (WMC) - Oxford Police Department has arrested two men after a search warrant was carried out at a business due to alleged sales of illegal substances. The search warrant was executed Thursday at Puffs Vape, Tobacco and Beer Store on Heritage Drive in Oxford. The Laf...
Supreme Court lets Trump admin use revamped federal voter eligibility database
The Supreme Court on Friday lifted restrictions on a controversial federal voter database before Novembers elections, granting President Donald Trump a temporary win in his aggressive campaign against noncitizen voting. The emergency order allows states, for now, to use the Depar...
Nashville high school student arrested after gun found in backpack. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About A 17-year-old Pearl-Cohn High School student was arrested Friday after the school’s Evolv weapon detection system alerted staff to a loaded handgun inside his backpack. Why It Matters Police said the gun was found as the student entered the school. What H...
Should you have a fire extinguisher in your car?
MESA, AZ ( Aging Untold ) — A police officer and firefighter helped pull a driver from a burning truck moments after a crash and fire officials are encouraging drivers to consider keeping a fire extinguisher in their vehicles. Video from the scene shows first responders working t...
Man poses as 16-year-old to statutory rape 15-year-old Nashville girl, police say
What This Story Is About A 22-year-old man was arrested this week after allegedly posing as a teen to sexually assault and exploit a 15-year-old girl in Nashville. Why It Matters Arrest papers show Jerson Diaz is charged with statutory rape and sexual exploitation of a minor. Wha...
Man arrested with illegal, stolen weapon after residents report ‘machine gun’ fire in South Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man is facing charges after residents in the Cayce Homes neighborhood reported hearing loud gunfire in their yards early Thursday morning. According to arrest affidavits, officers with the Metro Nashville Police Department responded to the 600 block of...
Residents save neighboring home with garden hose after deck catches fire in Hopkinsville
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WSMV) - The Hopkinsville Fire Department is crediting some quick-thinking neighbors with saving a home from extensive fire damage on Thursday evening. Hopkinsville Fire responded to a fire call on Sheridan Circle from one of these neighbors on Thursday at about...
Driver dies after rollover crash in Brentwood
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Brentwood intersection was shut down overnight after a violent crash that knocked out power to the area early Friday morning. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department and Brentwood Police, a male driver was traveling south on Old Hickory Boul...
79-year-old killed in crash on Old Hickory Boulevard in Brentwood
The crash happened on Old Hickory Boulevard at the intersection of Cloverland Drive/Seven Springs Way around 1:30 a.m.
Police K-9 shot, killed on last shift before retirement during deadly officer-involved shooting
PORTLAND, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - A murder suspect and a police K-9 were killed Thursday when U.S. Marshals tried to make an arrest near a Portland, Oregon, hotel, law enforcement said. According to the Gresham Police Department, the investigation began around 7 a.m. Thursday w...
Police find around 30 pledges covered in food in hot basement during alleged hazing incident
MADISON, Wis. ( WMTV /Gray News) - Two leaders of a fraternity chapter were arrested after police in Wisconsin said officers broke up an unlawful hazing event Wednesday. Madison police responded to the house of Alpha Epsilon Pi, which is not recognized by the University of Wiscon...
Mt. Juliet police warn teens as pranks escalate into vandalism, reckless driving
What This Story Is About Mt. Juliet police are warning students and parents after a series of “Junior/Senior Prank War” incidents prompted 13 police responses or actions. Why It Matters The department said there are three active criminal investigations where targeted victims plan...
Man wanted on multiple charges for Van Buren County shooting arrested after standoff in Robertson County
What This Story Is About A man who was wanted on multiple charges stemming from shooting in Van Buren County was arrested on Thursday following a standoff with police, according to the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office. What Happens Next Humphries’ bond will be released after his...
Suspect denied bond after mother finds teenage daughter strangled, stabbed in the neck
UNION, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) - A teenage girl was found dead by her mother Wednesday morning, and the man arrested in connection with her death was denied bond. Union Public Safety Department officials said Dedrick Hay, of the Columbia area, is charged with murder and possessio...
Driver turns himself in after deadly street racing crash in Nashville, police say
What This Story Is About A 20-year-old passenger has died from injuries suffered in a September 5 crash that police said happened while the driver of an Infiniti Q50 was street racing another vehicle on Centennial Boulevard. Why It Matters Police said Andre D. Adams was ejected f...
Mother missing from Donelson found safe in East Nashville, police say
Several weeks after her family reported her missing, Courtney Reese was found safe in East Nashville, according to Nashville police.
Grass fire closes interstate ramp near Nissan Stadium in Nashville
What This Story Is About A grass fire has closed an Interstate 24 East exit ramp near Nissan Stadium. Why It Matters The right shoulder is also blocked near mile marker 48.2, creating potential traffic delays. What Happens Next It was not immediately clear when the exit ramp woul...
WATCH: State troopers release video of wrong-way crash involving trooper in Middle Tennessee
What This Story Is About The Tennessee Highway Patrol released a video showing a wrong-way driver colliding with a trooper’s patrol vehicle on Interstate 40 in Dickson County. Why It Matters The crash involved Sgt. Goddard of THP’s Memphis District, who was returning from a train...
Nashville high school student arrested after loaded gun found in backpack. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About A 17-year-old Pearl-Cohn High School student was arrested Friday after the school’s Evolv weapon detection system alerted staff to a loaded handgun inside his backpack. Why It Matters Police said the gun was found as the student entered the school. What H...
79-year-old driver dies after rollover crash near Metro Nashville, Brentwood line
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Nashville intersection was shut down overnight after a violent crash that knocked out power to the area early Friday morning. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, a 79-year-old male driver was traveling east on Old Hickory Boulevard just...
Driver dies after rollover crash near Metro Nashville, Brentwood line
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Nashville intersection was shut down overnight after a violent crash that knocked out power to the area early Friday morning. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, a male driver was traveling south on Old Hickory Boulevard just after 1 a....
