La Vergne Police Arrest Two, Recover Stolen Vehicle with Guns and Drugs After ALPR...
In a recent operation that turned up more than just a stolen car, La Vergne Police Department officers and detectives managed to recover a vehicle reported stolen from Metro Nashville, leading to two arrests. The vehicle was located thanks to an alert from the ALPR system—a network of cameras that read license...
Tennessee town to lose power for necessary repairs
The current city ordinance allows three flags, but city officials are working to change that. The district just needs to figure out how to pay for them. Tracy talks about a planned power outage Sunday in McEwen; the 70 kids in TN foster care who are graduating thanks to LifeSet; & a TN astronaut's latest honor.
Tennessee ranked 3rd most dangerous state for teenage drivers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Speeding, distracted driving and alcohol are putting teenagers at risk on the road, with teen vehicle deaths on the rise. Tennessee is listed among the most dangerous states for teenage drivers. Schools are out for the summer, which means more people are hitting the road, including teen...
Biting Back: How to Stop Fire Ants from Ruining Your Summer Fun
According to information released by the State of Tennessee, Rutherford County has remained on the "Imported Fire Ant Quarantined Counties" list for multiple years. For those who are unaware, fire ants are a common nuisance in Tennessee lawns, infesting residential neighborhoods, schools, playgrounds, golf courses,...
A Tickborne Illness That’s Lethal to Cats in TN, KY, and IL is Now...
I had enough to worry about. Now I have to stress about my cat dying from a tick bite? Can we please just not?. New Tick-Borne Illness Lethal to Cats Found in Indiana. Last night, I was scrolling Facebook (my first mistake) when I saw that Martin County Animal Shelter in Loogootee, Indiana, posted a warning about a...
Putnam County becomes first Tennessee county to join ICE task force
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office signed an agreement this week that allows deputies to make immigration arrests on their streets. The county was already working on behalf of ICE in its jail.
UPDATE – Massive TBI / Rutherford County Drug Case: 28 Charges Filed in Multiple...
UPDATE: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – A sweeping drug investigation led by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has resulted in multiple second-degree murder and felony drug trafficking charges against a group of suspects allegedly responsible for a string of fatal overdoses in Rutherford County. At the center of...
Tennessee non-profit urges action after 2 bald eagle deaths in 2 weeks
ATHENS, Tenn. — A recent string of bald eagle deaths has a Tennessee non-profit calling for more awareness and protections. The mayor of Athens tells us he was the one who found one of those birds, and he turned to the non-profit for help. Warning: Some may find the...
Deputy critically injured during televised pursuit in Tennessee
A Tennessee sheriff’s deputy was knocked unconscious and hospitalized in critical condition after a suspect threw rocks during a pursuit, an incident caught on the show "On Patrol: Live." The suspect has been charged with attempted murder, and the community is rallying behind the injured officer as he begins a long...
Tennessee deputy severely injured on live broadcast
(NewsNation) — A sheriff’s deputy in Tennessee remains hospitalized after being struck in the head during a police call was being monitored live on television. Matt Iseman, one of the hosts of “On Patrol: Live,” joins “Banfield” to discuss how the violent situation unfolded.