Man Charged DUI, Reckless Endangerment
A man was arrested Tuesday in Cocke County after causing an accident on Bogard Road. Arthur Stepanyan of Sevierville told a deputy that he was on Bogard Road when he came up behind a...
One Injured In Four Vehicle Accident On Cosby Hwy
One person was injured in a four vehicle accident in Cosby Wednesday evening (5/21). According to a preliminary report by the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 63 year old Douglas Stuart was driving a Chevy Silverado...
Governor Bill Lee Signs Bill Banning Glock Switches
On Wednesday, Governor Bill Lee signed legislation into law that bans what are known as “Glock” switches. “Glock” switches or Machinegun Conversion Devices, can be added to a semi-automatic handgun to basically turn it...
Public Meeting Regarding Grant For Flood Victims To Be Held
An important meeting is coming up for those who have homes that were affected by Hurricane Helene last September. The Tennessee Community Assistance Corporation along with Cocke County Government officials will be hosting a...
Operation Small Town Nets Nine Arrests In Hamblen County
Nine individuals were arrested in Hamblen County this week. The arrests were in regards to Operation Small Town. That’s an undertaking led by the Hamblen County Sheriff’s Office, along with assistance from the TBI,...
Updated Story: Cocke Co Woman Charged After Trying To Set Car On Fire
THIS EARLIER STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED: After being contacted by the suspect in this case, and in an effort to make sure our reporting is fair and accurate, WNPC contacted the Cocke County Sheriff’s...
Suspect Wanted For Theft Charged
Newport police were contacted over the weekend by police in Sevierville to be on the look out for a vehicle involved in a theft at Lowe’s on Winfield Dunn Parkway. A flock camera spotted...
4 Year Old Rescued After Sevier County Suspect Standoff
A scary situation ended peacefully Sunday night in Sevier County. Sheriff Michael Hodges says around 8pm, his deputies were called to a home on Cee Cee Way near Douglas Lake about an aggravated domestic...
Gas Prices Remain Steady For Memorial Day Weekend
If you will be traveling for the Memorial Day holiday, gas prices in Tennessee will not be a surprise as prices across the state have remained steady as of late. The state average for...
Police Arrest Man After Attack on Woman
Newport police arrested a man Thursday after he attacked a woman and her small child. The female victim told police her boyfriend, 20 year old Logan Hunt, became violent when she was holding her...