California Couple Arrested in Tennessee with SUV Stolen from Missouri

Feb 10, 2025 at 01:01 pm by WGNS News

WILSON COUNTY, TN - A man and a woman from California were apprehended in Wilson County after law enforcement discovered numerous pieces of mail from local residents in multip.... Read More

Safety Recall Alert: LG Slide-In and Freestanding Ranges

Feb 10, 2025 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County Fire and Rescue has shared important information regarding a February recall that homeowners should be aware of, as they may be affected by the kitchen appli.... Read More

From Gas Station Snacks to Heavy Machinery: Criminals Step Up Their Game in Skid Steer Theft

Feb 10, 2025 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

Middle Tennessee: From the bizarre news of the day file, we head to Music City, where authorities have reported some rather "heavy lifting" activities over the past four weeks.... Read More

Rutherford County Gas Prices 6th Lowest in State and Tennessee Ranks 5th Lowest Prices in America

Feb 10, 2025 at 07:14 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Starting the week of February 10, 2025, in Rutherford County, the average price of 87 octane gasoline is currently $2.67 per gallon. Rutherford County.... Read More

The Dark Side of Rutherford County - The DA's Office Explores Current and Past Murder Cases, Cold Cases and More

Feb 07, 2025 at 10:23 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Podcast: Dive into the gripping world of crime and justice with J. Paul Newman, a retired assistant district attorney, as your guide through the often.... Read More

TBI Agents Capture Shelbyville Suspect in Child Exploitation Case

Feb 06, 2025 at 10:42 pm by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY, TN - It all began through online gaming, specifically on platforms that teenagers across the United States frequent. Through video games, a 40-year-old man in.... Read More

Addressing Cyber Threats: Middle Tennessee Electric President Testifies Before Congress

Feb 06, 2025 at 09:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. — Chris Jones, the president and CEO of Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE), traveled to the nation’s capital this week to testify before a Co.... Read More

Handful of Rutherford County Residents Take Home the Bucks in Tennessee Lottery Games

Feb 06, 2025 at 01:02 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Several people are starting the year off with a bang in Rutherford County, with one lucky recipient winning half a million dollars in the Powerball Dou.... Read More

Balancing Education and Slowing Illegal Immigration: Tennessee's Legislative Approach

Feb 06, 2025 at 10:52 am by WGNS News

In recent weeks, Tennessee lawmakers have pushed for more to be done about the growing number of illegal immigrants in the Volunteer State. During the recent special session t.... Read More

Navigating Legislative Changes: School Safety and Vouchers Discussed

Feb 06, 2025 at 10:18 am by WGNS News

Join WGNS’ Scott Walker in this insightful episode as he dives into the latest developments from the recent special session, addressing crucial topics such as school saf.... Read More

Rutherford County School Bus Drivers Demand 35% Pay Increase Amid Rising Expenses

Feb 06, 2025 at 10:07 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - School bus drivers contracted by the Rutherford County Schools are busy throughout the academic year transporting students, to and from school…&.... Read More

From Fires to Family Notifications: The Vital Role of the Red Cross

Feb 05, 2025 at 07:02 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Over the past month and a half, Rutherford County has experienced dangerously low temperatures. As the temperature dipped to single digits, there was a.... Read More

Police Arrest Murfreesboro Man for Vehicular Homicide After Fatal Crash

Feb 05, 2025 at 06:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Following a tragic two-car collision on Middle Tennessee Boulevard that resulted in the deaths of two individuals, investigators have arrested a su.... Read More

Smyrna Police Officer Arrested for Forgery and Identity Theft

Feb 05, 2025 at 05:47 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed the arrest of a Smyrna Police Officer on Wednesday. Following an investigation by TBI special agents.... Read More

TVA Reports $2.9 Billion in Revenue and New Leadership

Feb 05, 2025 at 03:52 pm by WGNS News

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently announced that it generated $2.9 billion in total operating revenues from selling 38 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity for th.... Read More

TBI Charges Suspect with Multiple Counts in Child Exploitation Case - Arrest Made in Coffee County

Feb 05, 2025 at 11:15 am by WGNS News

LINCOLN COUNTY – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Cybercrime & Digital Evidence Unit have charged a Lincoln County man in an ongoing.... Read More

Swift Action by Lebanon Police Leads to Recovery of Missing Juveniles

Feb 05, 2025 at 07:45 am by WGNS News

In nearby Lebanon, Tennessee, SafeNet Technology has played a crucial role in the recovery of missing juveniles from out of state, similar to the License Plate Readers used in.... Read More

Property Tax Relief Options Available for Seniors and Veterans

Feb 04, 2025 at 05:17 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - While last year's property taxes throughout the county were due on the first Monday in October, you still have time to submit those payments. Homeowner.... Read More

Tracking Crimes: The Continued Role of Technology and Another Arrest

Feb 04, 2025 at 09:55 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - In the License Plate Reader files of the Murfreesboro Police Department, we present another story in the ongoing quest to apprehend suspected criminals. In.... Read More

COMMENTARY: MTSU Professor Examines the Fear Factor: From Depression-Era Paranoia to Modern Vigilance

Feb 04, 2025 at 07:28 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: During the Great Depression, mysterious sidewalk markings stating "They're coming" sparked fears of an invasion by the unemployed, prompting increased police patro.... Read More