CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Thieves break into Appleton Harley-Davidson, have hard time getting back out: The five burglars managed to steal three motorcycles, but getting out took so long that two riders had to give up and make a run for it, as police were on the way. READ MORE
Rossview grads rescue couple and 2 small children after kayaks overturn in Red River: The family’s trip down the river came to a frightening end when their kayaks overturned in a tangle of branches and downed trees. They were rescued by teenagers. READ MORE
Powell Road rezoning rejected by council after opposition from residents: Dozens of residents attended the meeting to oppose the rezoning that would have allowed about 550 new homes near Rossview. READ MORE
Guns in Clarksville: Justin Neves’ family on their anger, sadness and grief over what might have been: In the aftermath, family members have asked themselves and others tough questions about justice for violence and the laws surrounding guns. READ MORE
Northwest wrestler, Vanderbilt graduate De’Shaun Dail continues to defy odds: His mom was only 15 when he was born, but together they chased his goals, leading to a full ride at Vanderbilt University. READ MORE
Gas & Water rate increase OK’d by City Council: The rate hike clears the way for multiple infrastructure projects including construction of a North Clarksville water treatment plant on Barge Point Road. READ MORE
Driver in DUI wreck that killed Subhawongs gets 34 years in prison: On Sept. 30, 2019, Miguel Ruiz Matiaz rear-ended a car on U.S. Highway 79, killing Suthun “Foo” Subhawong and his wife Kay Eileen Subhawong. It was Matiaz’ fifth DUI charge. READ MORE
‘COVID saved my life’: Rare disease uncovered after virus diagnosis: She’d lost people to COVID – loved ones who went to the hospital and never returned. But her diagnosis uncovered another serious problem: a rare disease called myasthenia gravis. READ MORE
Man shot by Clarksville Police during suicidal subject call dies: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is handling the case. READ MORE
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