Operation Fall Back Prepares Drivers for the Time Change

Oct 24, 2024 at 04:45 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - When Daylight Savings Time ends, more traffic crashes occur while people get used to driving in the dark. Operation Fall Break will encourage drivers to be.... Read More

CDC Links E. Coli Outbreak to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders: Onions Suspected

Oct 24, 2024 at 04:29 pm by WGNS News

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that a fast-moving E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has been linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamb.... Read More

UPDATE: Tragedy on I-840: Teen Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Murfreesboro

Oct 24, 2024 at 04:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A devastating four-vehicle crash on Interstate 840 claimed the life of 16-year-old Kyler Matthew Gatica on October 12, 2024. The wreck occurred bet.... 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

UPDATE: Deadly Crash on I-24 Leaves Five Dead, Three Injured in Murfreesboro Last Thursday

Oct 24, 2024 at 07:49 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn.—A tragic accident occurred this past week on Thursday, October 17, 2024, when a Chevrolet Express van crashed on Interstate 24, resulting in.... Read More

Survey: Illegal Immigration Top Concern Among House District 49 Residents

Oct 23, 2024 at 09:42 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Illegal immigration was the top concern of House District 49 residents in Smyrna and northern Murfreesboro who completed the 2024 legislative survey c.... Read More

AI-Driven Scam Uses Sheriff’s Captain’s Voice to Steal $7,500 in Bitcoin

Oct 23, 2024 at 09:36 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Scammers apparently used artificial intelligence mimicking Sheriff’s Capt. Will Holton voice to convince a resident to hand over $7,500 in bitcoi.... Read More

From TN to NC: MTE Crews Reflect on Recovery Efforts After Hurricane Helene

Oct 23, 2024 at 09:29 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - We are slowly learning more about the work done by MTE crews that went to North Carolina and East Tennessee to help communities uncover from the catast.... Read More

MTSU Professor and Students Track Early Voting Trends in Rutherford County

Oct 23, 2024 at 04:53 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Central Murfreesboro has the lowest early voting turnout in Rutherford County so far, data from the Rutherford County Election Commission show as t.... Read More

Rutherford County Deputy Honored After Cracking Fraudulent VIN Operation

Oct 23, 2024 at 04:33 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - A Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputy who helped recover more than $200,000 worth of expensive stolen trucks earned the Deputy of the Year Award f.... Read More

From “VIP Tasks” to Nephew Imposters: Local Law Enforcement Warn of Creative Scams

Oct 23, 2024 at 11:31 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) is sounding the alarm on part-time job scams that are targeting loca.... Read More

Police Investigate String of Gym Burglaries Involving Tesla-Driving Duo

Oct 22, 2024 at 06:33 pm by WGNS News

Two unknown subjects are making the rounds and allegedly burglarizing a variety of exercise businesses in Middle Tennessee and Metro Nashville Police want to know who the me.... Read More

TriStar Health to host "Crush the Crisis" Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 26 at StoneCrest

Oct 22, 2024 at 06:12 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, Tenn. – TriStar Health announced today that it is hosting its annual “Crush the Crisis” prescription drug take back day on Saturday, Oct. 26, 20.... Read More

Robot Drone League's MINESHAFT Challenge to Showcase STEM Talent at Central Magnet

Oct 22, 2024 at 05:41 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – STREAMWORKS and the Robot Drone League (RDL) are thrilled to announce the upcoming RDL MINESHAFT Challenge, a premier robotics and drone competition s.... Read More
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New Murfreesboro Bridge Over Stones River Debuts, Honoring Former Mayor and Shortening Commutes

Oct 22, 2024 at 04:32 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn — A lively atmosphere, complete with music, set the mood for the official unveiling and opening of a new bridge spanning the Stones River... T.... Read More

Tuesday: Crissy Dunn

Oct 22, 2024 at 07:46 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 Crissy Dunn is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for being a welcoming voice at the front desk at Oakland H.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Marshal Places Ban on Burning in City Limits Until Further Notice

Oct 21, 2024 at 10:06 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department Fire Marshal Brian Lowe has placed a mandatory ban on burning in the City limits until further notice, effectiv.... Read More

High Dollar Haul at the Smyrna CVS: Hit with Brazen $2K Theft

Oct 21, 2024 at 09:55 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN – In what could only be described as an odd and astronomically high value heist at a drug store in Rutherford County, the Smyrna Police Department hopes to.... Read More

Drive-Through Trunk or Treat with the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force

Oct 21, 2024 at 08:23 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Police officers, Sheriff's Deputies, firefighters and other first responders will hand out candy to kids during the annual Rutherford County Tr.... Read More

Monday: John Mears

Oct 21, 2024 at 08:15 am by WGNS News

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner: John Mears The birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesboro at 1920 East Mai.... Read More