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It happened Saturday night at a home in Closplint across from a county park.

MNPD released the audio and footage of the shooting early Monday morning.

-In the wake of Tyre Nichols’ deadly encounter with five Memphis police officers, NAACP state and local leaders are calling on Congress to pass police reform legislation

Showers become spotty as we head into Monday with drier weather moving in for Monday afternoon, although cloud cover remains for much of the day. Don’t put the rain gear away just yet as rain chances will quickly increase heading Tuesday and continue through the middle of the week.

On Sunday, the opening ceremonies for the Special Olympics Tennessee Winter Games kicked off.

Authorities found a missing elderly woman following a search Sunday morning, according to the Knoxville Police Department.

The elementary school students will visit the fire station to learn about fire safety.

For the Dunn family of Breathitt County, July 27th started as a regular day, but as July 28th came, their lives would be forever changed.

Winner winner! One Knoxville Powerball player won thousands on a ticket Saturday night, according to the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation.

Meteorologist Paige Noel is tracking multiple rounds of rain for the new week.

Our nice weather comes to an end as we head into the second half of the weekend as rain chances are quickly returning heading into Sunday morning. You’ll need to keep the rain gear handy for much of the week ahead as an unsettled pattern settles in bringing rounds of rain throughout the upcoming week.

A year after the graphic novel was banned, Nirvana Comics is giving away free copies of ‘Maus.’

No.4 Tennessee Volunteers (17-3) step out of conference for the SEC/Big 12 Challenge Saturday at 6 p.m. inside Thompson-Boling Arena.

State representatives say legislation is already in the works for change following the death of Tyre Nichols.

Sevier County crews fought several brushfires on Saturday afternoon, according to Sevier County Emergency Management Agency officials said.

Hundreds of people visited Sevier County High School on Saturday to apply for job positions at Dollywood.

Sergeant K9 Gold began his career with the Pike County Sheriff’s Office in 2013 and transferred to the Waverly Police Department in 2016.

RowVaughn Wells, Tyre’s mother, asks for support with his memorial service on the GoFundMe site.

Scattered batches of rain will be back in the forecast for Sunday after a warm and sunny day on Saturday.

The tickets will only be $10 for anyone who is selected.

This weekend is a tale of two tales as Saturday features plenty of sunshine, while Sunday introduces our next chance for rain as we end the weekend on a soggy note. Temperatures will be mild for Saturday, before a cool and unsettled pattern settles in heading into next week.

If drivers can’t watch their speed on East Magnolia Avenue in Knoxville, the Knoxville Police Department has placed a speed trailer that will monitor speed for them.

The Mardi Growl pet parade and party has a return date, according to an announcement from Young-Williams Animal Center.

Forward Church opens a food market in Knoxville, giving free groceries to people and families in need.

Authorities found two escaped inmates in East Tennessee after finding the stolen vehicle they were driving, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

Knoxville’s Chief of Police Paul Noel, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs and Gov. Bill Lee released statements on the death of Tyre Nichols Friday.

Two Shelby County sheriff’s deputies have been relieved of duty, Sheriff Floyd Bonner says.

East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers is searching for the man who's responsible for the theft of thousands worth in merchandise.

KPD Chief Noel said it’s something they are monitoring very closely. Police departments everywhere are preparing for protests, and urging people to do it peacefully.

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