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Driver injured after propane tanker truck overturns in Robertson County, Tennessee
CEDAR HILL, Tenn. (WSMV) - A semi-truck driver was hospitalized after crashing in Robertson County early Tuesday morning. According to Smokey Barn News, the truck was pulling a large tank full of propane gas on Glen Raven Road when the driver lost control and crashed near Turners...
DoorDash driver mysteriously disappeared after making his last delivery, reports say
BEAVER COUNTY, Pa. (Gray News) - Authorities are searching for a DoorDash driver who disappeared after making deliveries last month in Pennsylvania. Zachariah Schuck, 32, was last seen on the evening of Oct. 22 while working in the Monaca area, according to North Sewickley police...
Drivers keep hitting Waymos and taking off, police records show
PHOENIX( InvestigateTV ) — Waymo’s own roadside assistance crews have been telling police about a surprising pattern: drivers who crash into the company’s robotaxis frequently take off. “It’s quite shocking how many people just take off,” a Waymo roadside assistance specialist to...
Cybercrime group claims it stole social security numbers during ongoing Vanderbilt breach, report says. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About Vanderbilt University is responding to an active cybersecurity incident that may affect university devices, systems and cloud-based services. Why It Matters The university asked community members on Monday to shut down university devices and disconnect fr...
Students safe, transported to school after East Nashville school bus crash
A school bus carrying 23 students to Stratford Middle School was involved in a crash Tuesday morning. The crash happened near the intersection of South 14th Street and Russell Street in East Nashville. Emergency medical services responded to evaluate students who reported headach...
Nashville Doordash driver threatened with weapon, police say
Authorities said a man pulled a weapon on a driver delivering food in Nashville Monday night.
Second woman found murdered in Nashville basement in 1987 identified, police say
What This Story Is About The second of two women found murdered in the basement of a Nashville home on Charlotte Avenue nearly 40 years ago has been identified. Why It Matters The woman was identified nearly 40 years later. What Happens Next Police notified the woman’s family tha...
Plug-in scent diffuser likely caused house fire, officials say
MILTON, Fla. ( WALA /Gray News) - Authorities said a plug-in scent diffuser likely caused a house fire in Florida on Friday. Skyline Fire Rescue said it responded to a house fire in Milton, Fla. When firefighters arrived, they reported a “moderate amount of smoke” inside the home...
Kentucky driver swerves to avoid deer, crashes into tree
Two people were hurt after a car crashed into a tree in Christian County Monday night.
Suspects sought after shooting leaves man injured in Murfreesboro
What This Story Is About A man was shot in Murfreesboro, and detectives are looking for two suspects. Why It Matters The shooting occurred on a main thoroughfare, in the vicinity of residential and shopping areas in Murfreesboro. What Happens Next Murfreesboro Police, THP, and Ru...
Murfreesboro Police investigate shooting that left one man injured, suspects arrested
Murfreesboro Police are investigating a shooting that left one man injured.
Gunman wishes woman ‘a blessed day’ after church parking lot robbery, police say
SPARTANBURG, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) - Police in South Carolina say a woman told them a man wished her a “blessed day” after robbing her at gunpoint in a church parking lot. The woman was attending a dance recital at a Spartanburg church Thursday when she walked to her car in the...
Woman runs onto high school football field during game and strangles player, police say
WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. ( WKYT / WYMT /Gray News) - A Kentucky woman is facing a felony charge after police say she strangled a high school football player during a game. Kayla Barrett, 36, was charged with second-degree strangulation after Monticello Police say she assaulted a Wayne C...
Softball tournament raises funds for restoration of 1957 Spring Hill firetruck
For nearly 70 years, something has been part of the Spring Hill, Tennessee community. The hope is the story can continue for a long time to come. That's going to take a community pulling together, but they're having a little fun in the process. A softball game started up in Sprin...
Nashville cold-case victim identified after 40 years
Nashville police identified the second victim in a Charlotte Avenue cold case as Toni L. Gordon.
Louisiana women arrested in Nashville after nationwide retail theft scheme
Store employees reportedly recognized Maiden and Hammond because they have theft warrants at Lululemon stores across the U.S.
Former Tenn. officer convicted for trying to 'scare straight' an autistic toddler
It's a disturbing caseone where a former police officer handcuffed an autistic toddler in a botched "Scared Straight" fiasco. A jury convicted the officer. The key piece of evidence? A video recording of what happened. Police say the incident was planned between the officer and t...
‘Street value from $750K-$1.5M.’ Tennessee police report nearly 65 pounds of cocaine seized during traffic stop
What This Story Is About Erin police say a traffic stop led to the seizure of about 65 pounds of cocaine and the arrest of a semi-truck driver. Why It Matters Police estimated the drugs’ street value at $750,000 to $1.5 million. What Happens Next The driver is being held on a $50...
Motorcyclist dies after Murfreesboro crash, two vehicles involved
A motorcyclist has died after a crash late Friday night on Highway 231 in Murfreesboro.
Motorcyclist dies after being hit by SUV in Murfreesboro, police say. Here’s what we know
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - A motorcyclist died after being hit by an SUV Monday morning in Murfreesboro, according to police. The wreck was shortly after 11 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 231 and Tiger Hill Road, according to a press release from the Murfreesboro Police De...
Motorcyclist dies following crash at Murfreesboro intersection
A motorcyclist has died after sustaining severe injuries in a crash that took place in Murfreesboro.
Pilot killed in L-39 Albatros jet crash near Mayfield-Graves County Airport in Kentucky
A pilot was killed when a military-style jet crashed in a field near the Mayfield-Graves County Airport on Sunday afternoon, according to the Graves County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Jon Hayden said calls of a downed plane were reported at around 2:08 p.m. Emergency responders fou...
Man arrested after Amazon packages dumped at Kentucky cemetery, deputies say
CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky. (WSMV) - A man has been arrested following an investigation into Amazon packages dumped at a cemetery in Kentucky, according to the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). The investigation began in mid-October, leading detectives to set up surveillance to i...
Ohio State suspends fraternity after video shows men engulfed in flames
A fraternity at Ohio State University has been temporarily suspended while authorities investigate a video that appears to show two panicked men engulfed in flames. A video shared on social media shows one individual with his sweatpants on fire who then lunges at a second individ...
Tennessee Titans’ wide receiver involved in altercation at Nashville airport, sources say. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley was involved in a physical altercation with a valet at Nashville International Airport over the weekend, sources told WSMV4. Why It Matters Sources said the valet suffered minor injuries and contacted airport police. It’...
Clarksville-Montgomery County school system asks judge to decide deadly bus crash claims
The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System is asking a federal judge to oversee claims tied to a March school bus crash.
Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil involved in apparent domestic altercation in Williamson County
The longtime girlfriend of Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil was arrested in Middle Tennessee after allegedly assaulting the rock singer during a dispute at his home, according to arrest records and reports....
Hunter dies after accidentally shooting his crossbow, hitting himself in leg, authorities say
FORT WAYNE, Ind. ( WPTA /Gray News) — A man in Indiana is dead after what authorities said was a hunting accident. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is investigating the death in Wabash County. According to the department, Indiana conservation officers were called to th...
Death investigation underway in Smryna. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About Smyrna police are investigating after a person was found dead near Dave Way on Sunday morning. Why It Matters Police said the manner and means of death were not immediately clear. Preliminary findings indicate no immediate threat to the public. What Happe...
Vehicle crashes into Nashville apartment’s dining room after collision
What This Story Is About A traffic crash sent a vehicle into someone’s home on Monday morning in Nashville. Why It Matters The wreck along Parthenon Avenue has left a vehicle trunk-deep inside someone’s dining room. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A vehicle went crashing into the dinin...
Missing Williamson County man at center of Silver Alert found dead
A Silver Alert was released for a 61-year-old man who was later found dead.
The Blue Wave Stopped Just Short of Crashing on Marsha Blackburn
Opinion: She obviously won't do it, but the best and funniest option would be for Blackburn to appoint Justin Pearson to her Senate seat
Man and service dog attacked in downtown Nashville robbery, police say
A man and his service dog were attacked in downtown Nashville Friday afternoon, according to authorities.
Dumped Amazon packages found at Kentucky cemetery
A 20-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly dumping Amazon packages at a cemetery in Kentucky, according to authorities.
16-year-old ‘thankful’ to be alive after car part thrown into Halloween bonfire causes explosion
PHOENIX ( AZFamily /Gray News) - An Arizona man is facing charges after police say he threw a car part into a Halloween bonfire, causing an explosion that left a 16-year-old girl seriously injured. Jaidynn Penberthy, 16, was seriously injured when Phoenix police say a man threw a...
Man dies after deer struck by another car flies into his windshield
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. ( KY3 /Gray News) - A Missouri man died Thursday night after a deer struck by another vehicle flew into his Jeep, authorities said. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol , the crash happened on U.S. Route 40 in Boone County just after 5:45 p.m. Troopers...
Man accused of driving 100 mph, hitting 3 police cars during high-speed chase
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - A North Carolina man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly leading police officers on a high-speed chase, authorities said. The driver, identified as Devin Valdivia, 25, was arrested Saturday, Nov. 7. He faces 10 charges, including fel...
‘He was loved by everyone’: Family mourns pilot killed in crash weeks before daughter’s birth
WAYCROSS, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) — A pilot killed in a small plane crash at the Waycross-Ware County Airport has been identified as a husband and father. Amanda Scheuing identified the pilot as her husband, Tim Scheuing. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, a Beechcr...
Man at center of Williamson County Silver Alert found dead, TBI says
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WSMV) - A 61-year-old man who was the subject of a Silver Alert after he went missing in Brentwood has been found dead, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said. Authorities found Guangxue Li deceased Sunday afternoon, the TBI said in a social media po...
Pilot killed in plane crash near Mayfield Graves County Airport in Kentucky
The sole occupant of a plane that crashed in southwest Kentucky has died.911 received calls of a downed plane in a field near the Mayfield Graves County Airport...
Wilson County women's club raises $10,000 for local nonprofits at Del Webb community fundraiser in Mt. Juliet
A women's club at a 55-plus community in Mt. Juliet raised $10,000 for two local nonprofits through a September fundraiser. The Women's Club of Lake Providence at Del Webb split the money between the Mt. Juliet Fire Foundation and the Mt. Juliet 55+ Activity Center. "The results ...
Vanderbilt LifeFlight remembers crew on anniversary of deadly Wilson County helicopter crash
What This Story Is About On the first anniversary of a helicopter crash in Wilson County, Vanderbilt LifeFlight is remembering Allan Williams and supporting the two crew members who were injured. Why It Matters LifeFlight said it uses the phrase “Be Their Allan” to remember the p...
Man wanted on over 40 charges arrested after multi-county pursuit in stolen truck
A multi-agency effort led to the arrest of a man with over forty charges.Anthony Coffey, 36, was wanted on over forty charges from multiple agencies and was fou...
Woman allegedly killed by husband texted sister she was ‘not good’ days before her body was found
QUITMAN, Texas ( KLTV /Gray News) - A Texas man charged in his wife’s murder allegedly shot her in the head and left her in the bathroom for several days, according to newly released arrest documents. Deputies with the Wood County Sheriff’s Office arrested Weldon Powell on Wednes...
Missing Williamson County man found dead after Silver Alert issued
A man out of Williamson County was found dead after he was reported missing by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Plane hits, kills woman on runway
WILMINGTON, N.Y. ( WCAX /Gray News) - One woman is dead after an accident involving a plane in upstate New York. It happened around 3:45 p.m. Friday. State police said a single-engine, two-seat plane landed at Catalano Airfield and was making its way to the hangar when it struck ...