Kristi OConnor
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Kidnapping suspect still on the run, after statewide AMBER Alert is canceled
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking for a man accused of taking kidnapping his family at gunpoint, sparking a statewide AMBER Alert on Sunday. → Read More
Johnson City woman forces her way into occupied motel room
A Johnson City woman is arrested after an unusual case at a Johnson City motel. → Read More
Lightening strikes BVU sub station in North Bristol, 3,700 customers without power
BVU officials say lightening struck a sub station in North Bristol Saturday night, knocking out power to thousands of customers. → Read More
Foreign suspect sends bomb threat by fax to Meadowview Center in Kingsport
The Meadowview Mariott Conference Resort and Convention Center was on high alert Saturday morning, after a bomb threat coming from outside of the country was faxed to the conference center. → Read More
Elizabethton Police investigating toddler's death
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. - Elizabethton Police are investigating the death of a 3-year-old child. Police Chief Jason Shaw confirmed a 3-year-old was found dead this morning in Buffalo Creek just off of Reeser Road in Elizabethton. Chief Shaw says more information will be released shortly. → Read More
Exide Technologies withdraws application to reopen, News 5 uncovers dozens of violations in its past
It has been nearly a month since we found out Exide Technologies would not reopen part of its plant in Bristol, Tenn. Some say its a loss for the community, while others are glad the company is not coming back. News 5's Kristi O'Connor uncovers hundreds of documents revealing environmental violations from when the company was open until 2014. → Read More
Former addict overcomes addiction, becomes drug court coordinator
Doctors, law enforcement, social workers and more gathered in Wise County to fight the worsening drug crisis in our region. News 5's Kristi O'Connor reports on how one former addict is proving to her community that you can beat addiction. → Read More
Slain family honored on two year anniversary of their deaths
DUIs are on the rise in Johnson County. On the 2 year anniversary of a fatal drunk driving crash, the sheriff's office is conducting a sobriety checkpoint in honor of the victims. → Read More
Johnson City Police look for attempted kidnapping suspect
A suspected kidnapper is still on the loose tonight, five days after he made a grab for a 10-year-old girl in Johnson City. News 5's Kristi O'Connor shows us why police are urging all parents to be on high alert. → Read More
Bluff City Mayor Irene Wells runs for reelection, long-time citizen challenges her
Candidates running for Bluff City Mayor will square off in tomorrow's Tennessee municipal elections. → Read More
Second Harvest Food Bank feeds 40 Carter County families at mobile food pantry
About 40 families in need filled up baskets full of fresh produce and food in Carter County Monday. → Read More
Nearly 1,300 Johnson City Power Board customers without power
Johnson City Power Board crews are working to restore power to nearly 1,300 customers. → Read More
New river rescue boat improves Carter County Rescue Squad efficiency
Already this year, the Carter County Rescue Squad has saved five people from fast moving water. A new tool is proving wonders helping with the rescues. News 5's Kristi O'Connor finds out how they have gone from paddles to motor power. → Read More
Drug trafficking program could be cut under President Trump's budget proposal
A national program helping local counties fight drug trafficking could be on the chopping block if the president's budget proposal is passed as is. News 5's Kristi O'Connor is uncovering how some local police are putting the grant money to use. → Read More
Family of vehicular homicide crash victim begs for the public to help find the suspect
The family of the victim begs for someone to speak up so their daughter's accused killer can be captured. News 5's Kristi O'Connor sits down with Branum's family, as they come to terms with the loss. → Read More
City of Kingsport aqcuires land that acts as buffer in flood plains
We are continuing our research on flood plains in the Tri-Cities after recent rainfall in our area. News 5's Kristi O'Connor went to the model city to check out what plans officials have in place in the event of a severe storm. → Read More
Johnson City drainage project reduces flood risk, beautifies downtown
We continued our research on flood plains in downtown areas. News 5's Kristi O'Connor finds out how the drainage project in Johnson City is doing more than reducing the flood risk. → Read More
Creek improvements in Bristol reduce flood risk
With recent rain and flooding in parts of our area, we wanted to check in on the flood risks downtown in Bristol. It is highly susceptible to flooding, since Beaver Creek runs right through it. News 5's Kristi O'Connor finds out how the two cities are making significant changes to reduce the flood risk. → Read More
Washington County, TN Board of Education facing potential $1.4 million shortfall
The Washington County, Tenn. Board of Education is trying to find a way to come up with nearly $1.5 million for next year's budget. If they do not come up with the money, school leaders say there could be dramatic cuts to staff positions. → Read More
Tennessee's First Lady and Commissioner of Education tour reading classes in local schools
Less than half of Tennessee's third and fourth graders are on track in reading, based on state standards, but a new reading initiative aims to change that. News 5's Kristi O'Connor was with Tennessee's First Lady and the Commissioner of Education as they touted reading while touring some local schools Tuesday. → Read More