Nashville

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

Join the Action: Special Olympics Fall Games Kick Off in Rutherford County

Oct 14, 2024 at 01:18 pm by WGNS News

Special Olympics Tennessee’s State Fall Games are in Rutherford County this weekend, October 18 and 19. Volunteers are still needed for both event days, and everyone is.... Read More

Driver Identified in Fatal Nolensville Pike Crash That Killed 10-Year-Old

Oct 10, 2024 at 01:16 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - Further investigation by the Metro Nashville Police Department Traffic Unit has led to the confirmed identification of Walter Daneris Zuniga, 39, a native of H.... Read More

Murfreesboro Truck Theft Suspect Arrested Twice in 16 Days

Oct 02, 2024 at 11:30 am by WGNS News

A man who was previously arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle from Murfreesboro has found himself back in custody only 16 days after his initial arrest. Cedric Watki.... Read More

Dedication, Teamwork Key to Performing 10 Kidney Transplants in Two Days

Sep 19, 2024 at 02:43 pm by WGNS News

It was truly a Labor Day weekend to remember at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where transplant teams performed 10 kidney transplants in two days — and that was b.... Read More

UPDATE: Detectives Pursuing Leads in Fatal Shootings of 3 Men in Antioch Area - Incident Has Ties to Atlanta, GA

Sep 17, 2024 at 12:15 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: The three victims from Friday night’s (09/13/24) triple homicide at 223 Bart Drive in Antioch, TN have now all been positively identified. In addition to Jesus G.... Read More

Local COVID Admissions To Hospital INCREASING

Sep 17, 2024 at 04:47 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – COVID cases are starting to climb in Rutherford County. A physician in the local ER said we’re seeing four new cases each day, and that is not r.... Read More

Water Quality Grant Proposals Now Accepted

Sep 16, 2024 at 03:35 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE —The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is accepting grant proposals for projects that will help improve water quality by reducing nonpoint source.... Read More