JCSO: Man armed with sword shot, killed in Dandridge, shooter released from custody
A man armed with a sword was shot and killed in Jefferson County; the shooter has been released after an investigation, according to the sheriff's office.
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Jeffco man gets decades in prison for kidnapping, attempted murder of roommate
Jimmy Ray Smith, was sentenced to 32 years in prison after a Jefferson County jury found him guilty of attempted murder for abducting and torturing his roommate.
Gun just ‘went off’ when Jeffco resident shot teen looking for spot to take homecoming photos, defense...
Brent Metz faces four felony charges in the Jefferson County shooting in 2024: second-degree assault, illegal discharge of a firearm and two counts of felony menacing, according to court records.
6-year-old girl dies after being struck by trailer at Link Creek Campground
Jefferson County deputies are investigating a fatal campground crash involving a child near Suttle Lake.
Young girl critically injured in accidental shooting in eastern Iowa
A young girl was critically injured in an accidental shooting Sunday night at a home south of Libertyville, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
Memorial Day ceremony honors fallen, welcomes new generation of Marines A solemn rendition of "Taps" set th...
A solemn rendition of "Taps" set the tone for a Memorial Day ceremony in Jefferson County, where veterans, new recruits and community members gathered to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
'We don't want to talk about it': Watertown school board members refuse to answer questions about song ban
Watertown School Board members are refusing to speak publicly about their decision to ban a song tied to LGBTQ history from a high school performance — even when approached by TMJ4 Investigative Reporter B...
Jefferson County Republicans award scholarship to Fairfield senior
Jefferson County Republicans award scholarship to Fairfield senior
Girl Scout troop tackles student conflict with "peace path" project A Girl Scout troop in Jefferson County...
A Girl Scout troop in Jefferson County is tackling conflict resolution with a project designed to help classmates settle arguments on their own.
What is an e-bike? Colorado sheriff's office shares specifics, way to report unsafe riding
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says a large concern is "e-bikes" that actually exceed the 750-watt limit and are legally classified as motor vehicles.
Jeffco Sheriff's Office 'unaware' of unreleased Jeffco school safety audit, finds no link to EHS shooter
A third-party school safety audit flagging 153 imminent threats at Jeffco Public Schools was never shared with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, according to the sheriff's office.
Parents in Jeffco raise questions about student safety audit Parents in Jefferson County are raising seriou...
Parents in Jefferson County are raising serious questions about a student safety audit that was never shared with them.
Watertown City Council hears update from county on homelessness
WATERTOWN — The City Council on Monday night received an update from Jefferson County on how officials are addressing homelessness.
Quorum Court weighs using reserve funds to restore tire processing and waste permits
As the tires keep piling up, the safety concerns around Jefferson County's tire disposal issue continues to grow after the county's tire and waste facility was
JCPS teachers agree on contract extension with $2,000 stipend, no COLA increase
It will go before the Jefferson County Board of Education at Tuesday’s meeting.
Man accused of firing 13 rounds at officers claimed he shot neighbor, court records say
RIRIE — Court documents detail new information about what happened Friday night involving a 35-year-old man who allegedly shot at a man inside his Ririe home. Deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s...
Man charged with indecent exposure at Cherokee Park was JCPS coach, officials say
The man accused of exposing himself to people, including a child, at Cherokee Park was also an employee at Jefferson County Public Schools.
Passenger dies days after moped crashes on Blankenbaker Parkway
The Louisville Metro Police Department says a man has died several days after a moped crash in eastern Jefferson County.
Mother in Jefferson County admits to smothering 5-year-old son, records show
Kathryn L. Garaas, 40, faces a deliberate homicide charge in Jefferson County. Court records allege she admitted using a plastic bag to smother her 5-year-old in a house near Whitehall.
Mothers protest Jefferson County jail deaths, demand answers and transparency
Mothers whose sons died while in custody at the W.C. "Dub" Brassel Detention Center in Jefferson County gathered outside the jail earlier today, demanding answe
Man arrested, 1 person injured due to shooting in Ririe
RIRIE — A man was arrested Friday night following a shooting in Ririe that left one person injured. At 9:22 p.m., emergency dispatchers started getting reports of shots fired in an area “near 1st East in...
Jefferson Healthcare to expand south Jefferson County services
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Sheriff's deputies take local man into custody after reports of shots fired in Ririe
RIRIE — A local man was taken into custody Friday night after Jefferson County sheriff
New Golden shuttle will take passengers to Red Rocks, Dinosaur Ridge, Morrison
Westracks shuttle, a new free shuttle service from RTD's light rail stop in Golden, will take people to Red Rocks Park and an adjacent Jefferson County park and will be inaugurated Memorial Day weekend.