Murfreesboro Man Charged After Three-Vehicle Crash on I-24 Leaves Passenger Critically Injured

Nov 05, 2024 at 09:52 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - A Murfreesboro man is facing criminal charges following a three-vehicle collision on I-24 East near the Bell Road exit Sunday morning, which critically injured.... Read More

Five Drivers Charged with DUI During Labor Day Checkpoint in Rutherford County

Sep 05, 2024 at 10:48 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) troopers, in collaboration with the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force, arrested five drivers for DUI dur.... Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint Planned for Labor Day Weekend in Rutherford County

Aug 19, 2024 at 05:20 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) and the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force will be on high alert for impaired drivers during Labor Day week.... Read More

UPDATE: Man Killed on Bicycle Believed to have Fallen Off Bike Prior to Vehicle Striking Him

Jul 22, 2024 at 11:28 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – UPDATE:  There are additional details from the fatal vehicle verses bicycle accident that happened late last week near the Walmart stor.... Read More

UPDATE: Bicyclist Killed in Crash – Male Suspect Arrested After a Female Initially Claimed Responsibility

Jul 19, 2024 at 04:12 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - UPDATE - The Murfreesboro Police Department's Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) is continuing their investigation into a hit-and-run fatal collision between.... Read More

Tennessee Highway Patrol Sponsors Sobriety Checkpoint in Murfreesboro

May 17, 2024 at 12:04 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN -The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is taking proactive measures by sponsoring a sobriety checkpoint aimed at finding intoxicated drivers. The initiati.... Read More

Appellate Courts Uphold Rutherford County Convictions in I-24 Police Pursuit

Apr 11, 2024 at 05:57 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A man who appealed a local courts decision was denied by the Tennessee Appellate Courts in recent months. The case in question had roots in Rutherfor.... Read More

Don't Press Your Luck This St. Patrick's Day - Don't Drive Drunk

Mar 14, 2024 at 12:14 pm by WGNS News

As St. Patrick's Day approaches, bars are likely preparing for an influx of customers, most of whom will be searching for adult beverages that are filled with a tint of gree.... Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint Planned for Super Bowl Sunday Near Murfreesboro and Smyrna City Limits (w/audio)

Feb 05, 2024 at 06:25 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A sobriety checkpoint is planned for Rutherford County and Tennessee Highway Patrol State Troopers told WGNS NEWS... That checkpoint will be directly.... Read More

Auto Thefts, Robbery and More in Murfreesboro and Throughout Tennessee

Dec 28, 2023 at 11:29 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - In the past 4-weeks alone, Murfreesboro has seen a staggering 530+ crime reports, spanning a range of offenses to include assault, burglary, fraud,.... Read More

Don't Drink and Drive Over Christmas or New Year Holidays

Dec 20, 2023 at 08:09 pm by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) The period between Thanksgiving and New Year are the deadliest travel days of the year, and we are now in two consecutive weeks of that period. Rutherf.... Read More

Intoxicated Driving Continues to be a Serious Issue in Rutherford County

Oct 02, 2023 at 12:35 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Intoxicated driving continues to be a problem, but alcohol is no longer the main culprit that drivers are using... That was Rutherford County As.... Read More

Traffic Safety Education and Reducing DUI Offenses in Rutherford County

Sep 25, 2023 at 10:25 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Earlier this month, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) announced $28.5 million in federal grant funds to be distributed statewide from the Nati.... Read More

Driver Crashes into Garage, Cited for DUI

Sep 11, 2023 at 11:59 am by WGNS News

CHRISTIANA, TN - A driver suspected of drinking suffered injuries after she apparently crashed her car into a neighbor’s garage, causing extensive damage to the house,.... Read More

Sheriff’s Office Receives Grants for More Alcohol Enforcement, Teen Education / Traffic Services

Sep 07, 2023 at 03:28 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office received two grants totaling $170,000 for enforcement and education efforts from the Tennessee Highway.... Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint in Murfreesboro this Friday

Aug 29, 2023 at 06:19 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Tennessee Highway Patrol will sponsor a sobriety checkpoint from 10 p.m. to midnight this Friday at 550 S. Rutherford Blvd. in Murfreesboro.... Read More

Caitlyn Miller Charged With DUI and Drugs in School Zone

Aug 27, 2023 at 05:27 pm by WGNS

(CHRISTIANA, TN) A Rutherford County woman who crashed in the Christiana Elementary and Christiana Middle Schools’ zone Thursday (8/24/2023) was charged with DUI an.... Read More

In the Nashville Metro Area, Over 50% of DUI Arrests Involve 20 to 34-Year-Old's

Aug 03, 2023 at 03:47 pm by WGNS News

In the Nashville Metro Statistical Area, which includes Rutherford County, the age range of DUI offenders may surprise you. According to the Tennessee Department of Safety a.... Read More

MADD Congratulates Rutherford County Sheriff's Deputy as a "Top Enforcer" for DUI Arrests

Jun 12, 2023 at 10:05 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputy Zach Williams earned the “Top Enforcer” Award for DUI arrests for Tennessee sheriffs’ office.... Read More

Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force to be Watchful Memorial Day Weekend

May 25, 2023 at 07:34 pm by WGNS News

Encouraging drivers to wear seat belts and to protect children in child restraint seats will be the focus of an enforcement effort Friday by the Rutherford County Traffic Sa.... Read More