Knoxville police and Crime Stoppers have listed Samuel Poole Jr. as wanted on a violation-of-probation warrant tied to theft and possession. Tips may be eligible for a reward.

Scattered storms are likely this afternoon with gusts to about 30 mph. Brief heavy downpours could cause localized flooding and slow the commute.

A garage fire on Whitesburg Road in north Knox County gutted a home; occupants and pets escaped and investigators are probing the cause.

A Carter County man was arrested after deputies say investigators found child sexual abuse images on a tablet seized during a search. The probe began after a tip from El Paso law enforcement.

A former Oak Ridge National Laboratory employee was sentenced after admitting she acted under foreign direction and lied on a security‑clearance form. Prosecutors say the case involved contact with a South African intelligence officer.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory has activated Pathfinder, a 20‑qubit IQM Radiance quantum computer — the lab’s first purchased system — to explore hybrid quantum‑HPC research.

Anderson County commissioners voted to pause new data‑center projects for two years while officials study zoning, utilities and local concerns.

Hot, muggy Saturday with highs near 90°F. Sunday brings likely heavy, gusty storms that could disrupt outdoor plans.

Hot and humid Friday with scattered strong storms likely this afternoon; damaging winds and brief heavy rain are the primary threats.

Crews poured concrete into a 20x20x17-foot sinkhole under Runway 5/23; Tri‑Cities Airport says it expects the runway to reopen Thursday morning pending inspections.

Local Realtors say May was the region’s busiest month since 2019 as sales jumped year‑over‑year; median prices hover near $370K while affordable inventory stays thin.

Clear, cool Saturday with highs near 87°F. Storm chances return Monday–Wednesday.

An 81-year-old former Kingston finance director pleaded guilty after a state audit found $131,596 in overpayments; restitution and probation were ordered.