First Day of Winter is December 21, 2024, Stay Warm and Stay Safe

Dec 19, 2024 at 09:37 pm by WGNS Radio News

Ahead of the start of winter on Dec. 21, 2024, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) remi.... Read More

Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Dec 19, 2024 at 09:10 pm by WGNS Radio News

NASHVILLE,  TN - A cyber tip from Google led to today’s arrest of Raymond L. Turner, 62, after he was identified as the suspect who uploaded images of child sexual.... Read More

Single-Vehicle Crash Claims Unidentified Man in Nashville

Dec 17, 2024 at 04:03 pm by WGNS Radio News

NASHVILLE, TN - An unidentified man was killed Sunday night at 9 p.m. in a single-vehicle fiery crash in the 1700 block of Lebanon Pike (HWY 70) in Nashville. Authorities are.... Read More

Holiday Cheer: Gas Prices Slide—Easier on the Wallet or Just a Tease

Dec 16, 2024 at 01:34 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the great state of Tennessee, you will have a little more jingle in your pocket as you begin to mingle for the holidays.  The miraculous news t.... Read More

Man Wanted for Sexual Assault in Custody

Dec 13, 2024 at 07:00 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Dejuan Moore, 23, who was wanted on two counts of aggravated rape, three counts of aggravated assault and three counts of kidnapping for a November 24 attac.... Read More

Unlicensed Daycare Operator Jailed on 26-Count Indictment for Sexual Abuse

Dec 06, 2024 at 08:02 pm by WGNS News

In an Antioch neighborhood off Nolensville Pike, a 55-year-old man was arrested and jailed on Thursday afternoon and placed under a $260,000 bond. As of Friday evening, the su.... Read More

CONTINUED: Mayor Carr and Commissioner Harris on Use of County Funds

Dec 05, 2024 at 11:25 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr has proposed another cost-of-living pay increase for county employees in the next fiscal year, aiming to make count.... Read More

Serial Robbers Target Nashville Women in Violent Spree

Dec 03, 2024 at 04:47 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Metro Police Violent Crimes detectives are urgently seeking the public’s help in their attempt to identify a man and a woman linked to at leas.... Read More

Kia Optima: The Swiss Army Knife of Murfreesboro Heists Used in $40k Cellphone Theft

Dec 03, 2024 at 02:45 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Nothing screams "mastermind criminals" like using a stolen white Kia Optima to make a dramatic entrance—literally—into SD Cell Plus on.... Read More

Herders and Mules: Arrest Includes 4 from Murfreesboro in Alleged $20-Million Money Laundering Scheme

Nov 29, 2024 at 11:54 am by WGNS Radio News

NASHVILLE, TN — The United States yesterday unsealed an indictment in Nashville, Tennessee, charging nine members of a multi-state money laundering organizatio.... Read More

Nashville Leads Murfreesboro by 72 Points in LGBTQ+ Equality Rankings

Nov 21, 2024 at 05:24 pm by WGNS News

WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC), in collaboration with the Equality Federation, has released the 13th edition of its Municipal Equality Index (ME.... Read More

Former Nashville High School Coach Arrested for Aggravated Statutory Rape on Wednesday

Nov 21, 2024 at 03:42 pm by WGNS News

Nashville, TN - A former coach at Donelson Christian Academy surrendered to officers Wednesday evening after an arrest warrant was issued charging him with aggravated statutor.... Read More

Thursday is Great American Smokeout!

Nov 20, 2024 at 06:59 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - This Thursday (11/21/2024) is the GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT and LUNG CANCER SCREENING Awareness Day. The Great American Smokeout encourages Americans to.... Read More

TN Has 4 Cities On WalletHub's "Most Sinful"

Nov 18, 2024 at 12:13 pm by WGNS

USA - Las Vegas isn’t the only “Sin City” in America. In other cities, bad things happen and stay there, too. In fact, WalletHub’s list includes f.... Read More

Four Women Identified as Victims in Nashville Video Recording Case

Nov 15, 2024 at 10:07 am by WGNS News

An investigation in Nashville is ongoing as Metro Police delve deeper into a case reportedly involving illegal photographs of women. The 31-year-old suspect, identified as Mat.... Read More

UPDATE: Columbia, TN Man Arrested in Plot to Attack Nashville Power Grid with Explosive Drone

Nov 05, 2024 at 09:22 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - In a high-stakes operation, federal agents have arrested Skyler Philippi, 24, of Columbia, Tennessee, charging him with attempting to use a weapon of mass dest.... Read More

OPINION: State Rep. Mike Sparks on Civility that is Easy if We Remember What Unites Instead of Dwelling on Division

Oct 25, 2024 at 03:40 pm by WGNS News

EDITORIAL (Submitted) - Our nation is gripped every four years with a 24-hour news cycle outlining the vast differences between Democrats and Republicans. The American people.... Read More

Family Ties and Fugitives: Nephew Allegedly Aids Uncle in Fatal Hit-and-Run Escape

Oct 24, 2024 at 01:03 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Investigators in the nearby metropolitan of Nashville have arrested Orlin Argueta-Zuniga, 29, for his alleged role in assisting his uncle, Walter Dane.... Read More

Powerball Dreams, Ecstasy Realities: Metro Police Unzip a Fanny Pack of Trouble

Oct 17, 2024 at 10:22 am by WGNS News

DAVIDSON COUNTY, TN - In Nashville, it’s not every day that a fanny pack causes this much commotion. But Metro Police’s recent discovery of a belly bag brimming wi.... Read More

Red Kettles, Angel Trees, and Disaster Relief: Salvation Army's Mission at Home and Beyond

Oct 16, 2024 at 07:15 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - We continue our coverage of how Rutherford County residents are assisting in disaster-stricken areas across East Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Alabama,.... Read More