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Chas Sisk

Another corruption scandal at the state capitol forces an East Tennessee lawmaker to resign

Chas Sisk

March 7, 2022

State Rep. Robin Smith, R-Hixson, has been charged with one count of wire fraud for a scheme involving a fictitious political consultant.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 112th Tennessee General Assembly, Cade Cothren, campaign finance, Glen Casada, Robin Smith, tnleg, tnpol, wire fraud

Fatal shooting by Nashville police officer under investigation in Madison

Chas SiskandTony Gonzalez

December 16, 2021

The Metro Nashville Police Department has not yet released the identity of a man who was shot and killed by officers near a park in Madison. The shooting was the 10th by Nashville police in 2021, and the seventh to be fatal.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Metro Nashville Police Department, officer involved shooting

Tennessee attorney general declares legal victory for state’s 48-hour waiting period for abortions

Chas Sisk

November 12, 2021

Tennessee’s 48-hour waiting period for abortions will stand after a deadline lapsed for the Supreme Court to take up the case.

Filed Under: Health Care, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Abortion, abortion amendment, Herbert Slatery

Ford To Build $5.6B Electric Vehicle Plant On West Tennessee ‘Megasite’

Chas Sisk

September 27, 2021

After more than a decade, the so-called “megasite” in West Tennessee finally looks like it’s about to get an occupant.

Filed Under: Business, WPLN News Tagged With: cars, electric vehicles, Ford Motor Company

Nashville Surpasses Attendance Goal As It Prepares For Visit By World Cup Officials

Chas Sisk

September 6, 2021

Just over 43,000 people attended last weekend’s soccer game in Nashville, beating the goal the city set for itself ahead of a crucial visit in its bid to host the World Cup. Officials from FIFA, soccer’s international governing body, are scheduled to come to Nashville next week as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup.

Filed Under: WPLN News

Goodlettsville Residents Warned Sunday Morning To Stay Indoors After Ammonia Leak At Plant

Chas Sisk

September 5, 2021

An ammonia leak at a Tyson food processing plant caused firefighters to warn residents of Goodlettsville to stay indoors early Sunday morning while they responded. An all-clear was issued more than two hours later.

Filed Under: Environment

Police Say Man Shot Himself, 3 Others In Gallatin

Chas Sisk

August 8, 2021

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Police are investigating the reasons behind a series of fatal shootings early Saturday morning in Gallatin.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, WPLN News Tagged With: Gallatin

Tennessee Supreme Court Says It Won’t Hear Nashville Referendum Case Early

Chas Sisk

July 11, 2021

The Tennessee Supreme Court says it will not intervene early in a dispute between Nashville and the Davidson County Election Commission over an anti-tax referendum — the latest blow to an effort to restrict the powers of city officials.

Filed Under: Metro, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Americans for Prosperity, property taxes

Plea Deal: What We Know So Far About Andrew Delke’s Agreement

Chas Sisk

July 2, 2021

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The first Metro Nashville Police Department officer charged with murder for an on-duty killing will not stand trial after all. Jury selection for Andrew Delke’s trial was slated to begin next week. But his attorney says his client has agreed to a plea deal for voluntary manslaughter, which he will formally accept in criminal court.

Filed Under: Deadly Force

How We Cover Public Safety, Policing And Criminal Justice

WPLN StaffandChas Sisk

June 29, 2021

We at WPLN News know our reporting shapes the public’s perception of public safety, policing and criminal justice, especially in breaking news situations such as shootings and mass-casualty events. We believe words matter, and we think critically about our role. Our practices will continue to evolve, but here are our answers to a few common […]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice

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