Category Archives: (WOWF 102.5 WOW COUNTRY) Local News
Putnam County Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest and Hidden Objects on or Inside the Body
A routine traffic stop in Putnam County resulted in a host of drug charges following a body scan of the suspect. On Friday (March 28, 2025), Deputy Reed stopped Joshua Knight for failure to maintain l...
Mar 28, 2025
Anderson County Wildfire 150 Acres, 50% Contained Thursday Night (3/27/25)
As of 8pm Thursday (3/27/25), the Anderson County Emergency Management Agency reports that crews working the Beech Grove/Rocky Top wildfire continue to make progress. All fire lines have been tied int...
Mar 27, 2025
TBI Agents Arrest, Charge Meigs County Man in Georgetown Arson Investigation
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agents specializing in fire investigations, working alongside the Meigs County Sheriff's Office, have arrested and charged a Georgetown man in connection with...
Mar 27, 2025
I-40 Cumberland County, TN - Utility Work Sunday, March 30, 2025 Both Directions from MM 308 to MM 331, 6am to 8am, Expect Delays, Prepare to Stop
This Sunday (March 30, 2025) in Cumberland County from 6am to 8am, utility work is scheduled on I-40 in both directions from Mile Marker 308 to Mile Marker 331. There will be THP/ Officer assisted rol...
Mar 27, 2025
Cumberland and Fentress County Rescue Squads Save Horse Stranded in Pond
The Fentress County Rescue Squad responded to Cumberland County for a mutual aid request to assist Cumberland County Rescue Squad and Cumberland County Fire with an animal rescue. The Squad worked qui...
Mar 27, 2025
Swimmer Drowns off Skull Island in Hamilton County
Authorities in Hamilton County said someone drowned Wednesday afternoon while swimming off Skull Island Campground at Chickamauga Lake. Multiple agencies responded and the body was recovered. Official...
Mar 27, 2025
Aggravated Burglary Reported at Westel Loop Residence
Authorities are investigating an aggravated burglary at a residence on Westel Loop sometime between the evening of March 21 and the afternoon of March 24, 2025. Cumberland County Sheriff Deputies resp...
Mar 26, 2025
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Investigating Body Found Near Ooltewah-Georgetown Road
The body of a deceased female was found Monday (3/24/25) in Hamilton County by two men riding horses in a wooded area in the 11000 block of Ooltewah-Georgetown Road. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Offi...
Mar 26, 2025
HCSO Responds to Two Vehicle Crash Involving Firetruck
(Press Release) Hamilton County, TN - On Wednesday (March 26th, 2025), around noon, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Deputies and Investigators were dispatched to the intersection of Highway 58 at Car...
Mar 26, 2025
Garrison Park Splash Pad Expected to Open May 23, 2025
Crossville Parks is now observing spring and summer hours. Garrison Park is open during daylight hours and the Garrison Park Splash Pad is expected to open on May 23rd, depending on the weather. Cente...
Mar 26, 2025