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Wildfire smoke over Tennessee: Here's what you need to know
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — You may notice the sky is looking more white than blue this weekend. That's because smoke from wildfires in Canada has blown over Tennessee and Kentucky. 📧 Have breaking news come to you: → According to AirNow, there is no need to worry about the air quality. On Saturday, the air quality will be good, and on Sunday, it will be moderate. According to AirNow, air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution. The forecast is for the smoke to remain high in the atmosphere all weekend long, and even into the first week of June. This means the milky skies will continue. ⏩ One of the benefits of the wildfire smoke is the beautiful sunsets. We should have some amazing sunsets for the next few days! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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101st Airborne Division welcomes new commanding general at Change of Command ceremony
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (WKRN) — The Change of Command was held at Fort Campbell Division Parade Field Friday. The 101st Airborne Division welcomed Maj. Gen. David Gardner as its 50th commanding general. Gardner comes from Fort Bragg, North Carolina. There, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans, and Training (G-3/5/7) for the U.S. Army Forces Command. 📧 Have breaking news come to you: → 'It is the honor of a lifetime,' Gardner said. 'It is unbelievably humbling to join the ranks of the former and current members of our nation's most storied and recognized division.' Gardner also previously served as the commanding general of the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson, Louisiana. Community leaders, local officials and more said goodbye to Maj. Gen. Brett Sylvia, who had assumed command over the division in July 2023. Sylvia helped develop a large-scale, long-range air assault capability and led the U.S. Army's 'Transformation in Contact' initiative. Under Sylvia's leadership, the 101st Airborne Division deployed soldiers to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene relief efforts, multiple European countries to support Operation European Assure and the U.S. southern border. JANUARY: Fort Campbell soldiers sent to southern border after Trump executive order 'Few could have predicted how the events of the next two years would create an environment of unprecedented opportunity and challenge,' Sylvia said. 'And to each of those challenges, the men and women standing before you today didn't just rise – they soared! Today, I stand before you with great pride knowing that the 101st Airborne Division has not only built upon a tremendous legacy, but also emerged having firmly established itself as the unit of choice for any mission, any time, any place, and against any foe.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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17 hours ago
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Fourth suspect charged in connection with March shooting outside South Nashville apartment complex
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with a March shooting outside a South Nashville apartment complex, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. On March 14, police said a woman and a 30-year-old man were in a vehicle outside an apartment complex in the 200 block of Tanglewood Court when another woman — identified Friday as 24-year-old Ritquia Patton — approached and an argument ensued. Shortly after the argument started, three armed men got out of a nearby silver Hummer and opened fire. APRIL: 3 charged after March shooting outside apartment complex in South Nashville The man was critically injured after sustaining gunshot wounds to his head and torso, but he was transported to TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center and survived his injuries. Coreonta Olawumi, 22; Robert Short Jr., 21; and Ronald Short, 21, were charged in connection with the incident last month. The MNPD said that an investigation by detectives with the Non-Lethal Shooting Unit determined that Patton, the 30-year-old man's ex-girlfriend, directed them to shoot at the vehicle. She has been charged with three counts of attempted homicide, false reporting and reckless endangerment. Additionally, she was wanted on an unrelated warrant from an April 9 theft. As of publication, she is in jail on a $1,559,000 bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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DUI suspect charged following deadly Rutherford County crash
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A man is facing several charges after he reportedly ran a red light and collided with another vehicle Wednesday afternoon in Rutherford County. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a 2025 Volvo TT was traveling east on Murfreesboro Road, approaching the Fergus Road intersection, when it ran a red light and crashed into a 2012 Ford Fiesta. 📧 Have breaking news come to you: → Officials said the Ford was traveling north through the intersection when it was hit. The Ford's driver—identified as 66-year-old Michael Silver—died from his injuries. Meanwhile, his 41-year-old passenger was hurt in the crash. Both were reportedly wearing their seatbelts. ⏩ THP said the 37-year-old man who was driving the Volvo—identified as 37-year-old Michael Alexander Gawlick of Illinois—also sustained injuries in the crash. However, Gawlick is facing charges for vehicular homicide, vehicular assault and DUI. No additional details have been released about Wednesday's deadly crash. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Ogles claims federal investigation into Nashville mayor has begun
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) posted on social media Friday that the Congressional investigation into Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell has begun. Rep. Ogle's said the federal investigation of Mayor O'Connell, connected to this month's ICE operation, is moving forward. Ogles posted a letter from two house committees, requesting the mayor turn over documents to congress by June of defending our state, Mayor Freddie O'Connell is sabotaging it. He's weaponized his office to dox and surveil federal agents who are trying to stop violent criminals — and worse, he's embraced those criminals by creating a taxpayer-funded program to aid illegal aliens. The recipients of these funds are untraceable. The purpose is crystal clear: help illegal foreigners evade the law. I refuse to sit back while our communities are overrun — while our neighborhoods are destroyed and our daughters are assaulted. And I doubly refuse to stay silent while blue city mayors aid and abet this invasion. Today, with the full support of Chairmen Jim Jordan and Mark Green, I'm taking action. If Mayor O'Connell wants to spy on federal agents doing their job, then Congress is going to investigate him for obstruction. Rep. Andy Ogles Homeland Security identifies Nashville as sanctuary city The Nashville Community Review Board recently called out Rep. Ogles for what the executive director described as a 'reckless' social media post amid the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. Ogles claimed the board was protecting 'illegal aliens,' and now the board said it's getting 'ugly' calls from people across the country. The 'public safety operation' involving ICE and Tennessee Highway Patrol has led to at least 196 arrests in Nashville this month, according to the Department of Homeland Security. DHS recently identified Nashville as a sanctuary city on its list, which was 'created to identify sanctuary jurisdictions, which are determined by factors like compliance with federal law enforcement, information restrictions, and legal protections for illegal aliens,' according to DHS. 📲 Download the News 2 app to stay updated on the go.📧 Sign up for WKRN email alerts to have breaking news sent to your inbox.💻 for Nashville, TN and all of Middle Tennessee. This is a developing story. WKRN News 2 will continue to update this article as new information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
