Two years after Alyssa Lokits’ killing, her family is still fighting for safer greenways
wo years after she was killed on a Nashville greenway, her family and friends are asking the community to honor her through safety advocacy.
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: local news, as published by FOX 17 WZTV Nashville (local news) · · 1 min read
wo years after she was killed on a Nashville greenway, her family and friends are asking the community to honor her through safety advocacy.

parks
What This Story Is About A new park and ride lot on Bridge Avenue is giving Murfreesboro commuters another option for getting into Nashville. Why It Matters As Murfreesboro continues to grow the city is trying to keep up by improving public transportation. What Happens Next On Fr...
WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Oct 13, 2026

News
Residents across Middle Tennessee recall waking up to a rare sight in the sky Tuesday morning, as SpaceX launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) · Oct 13, 2026

parks
Pictures are circulating on social media showing an encampment for the unhoused setting up at a Walmart parking lot in Hermitage.
WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) · Oct 13, 2026

government
According to Sumner County Commissioner Don Schmit, dozens of people have complained about drivers speeding through a residential stretch of Hendersonville....
WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) · Oct 13, 2026

News
(CNN) - More than 112,000 bottles of Extra Strength Acetaminophen sold on Amazon have been recalled. The pills are made by Aurobindo Pharma but sold under Amazon’s private label. It is not clear if anything is actually wrong with the 500-milligram caplets. The recall is based on ...
WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Oct 13, 2026

safety
MOBILE, Ala. ( WALA /Gray News) - A 47-year-old Alabama man was arrested Monday in connection with the murder of two family members. According to the Mobile Police Department, Thomas Steele was taken into custody after officers found two women dead inside a home when they were re...
WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Oct 13, 2026

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A Tennessee attorney says the delay in getting an ambulance for Christa Pike after her failed execution could lead to additional lawsuits against the state....
FOX 17 WZTV Nashville (local news) · Oct 13, 2026

safety
This November, Tennessee voters will decide whether to amend the state constitution to guarantee more rights to victims of crime.
WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) · Oct 13, 2026

safety
YORK COUNTY, Neb. ( KOLN /Gray News) - Police in Nebraska arrested a 51-year-old man found in a hidden room during an underage party bust. York County sheriff’s deputies responded to a home in a rural part of the county at 10:42 p.m. following multiple reports of an underage drin...
WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Oct 13, 2026

government
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Three weeks remain before the midterm elections, which could reshape the balance of power in Washington. If Democrats win control of Congress, they could use their legislative powers to challenge President Donald Trump. Then the president could still push b...
WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Oct 13, 2026

business
What This Story Is About Kroger is eliminating 3,000 corporate positions over three years and will not rehire for them as it adopts AI. Why It Matters The cuts reflect a broader trend of AI replacing jobs, which has already affected more than 1.5 million workers this year, accord...
WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Oct 13, 2026

schools
BATTLE GROUND, Wash. ( KPTV /Gray News) — A child sustained minor injuries Monday morning when a sedan passed a stopped school bus and hit the student while crossing the road, according to authorities in Washington. Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded around 8:51 a.m...
WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Oct 13, 2026