Peter Thornton of ORNL has been named a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union for his contributions to Earth sciences.

KCSO arrested 19 individuals in a drug bust in Knox County, seizing meth, fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia, spurred by community complaints and overdoses.

Knoxville Police seek new leads in the unsolved death of artist Colin Jackson, known as Colin Greens, in 2013; they request information via their hotline or anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

EPB Quantum℠ announces the integration of hybrid computing capabilities into its platform through collaboration with ORNL, featuring an NVIDIA DGX system and preparing to commission IonQ's quantum computer.

Police in Madisonville, Tennessee identified a person of interest in a fatal hit-and-run that killed Larrylee Anthony Holtzclaw, thanks to community assistance.

Knoxville's NWS predicts scattered showers and thunderstorms today, mainly before 4 pm, with a high near 84°F. There's a 60% chance of rain and light winds turning southwest in the morning.

An 81-year-old man from Maryville, William Minser, was found safe after a Silver Alert was issued due to his disappearance. He contributes to local conservation efforts.

Bays Mountain Park is starting water tank renovations on October 2 with completion expected by early December. Facilities like restrooms and water fountains will be unavailable; visitors should bring their own water or use provided alternatives.

Knoxville's Stormwater Engineering division is repairing a sinkhole on Dandridge Ave, causing the westbound lane near Williams Creek Golf Course to close through Thursday. Drivers are advised to find alternative routes.

The Knoxville City Council approved a project transforming an old railroad into a greenway and art walk in South Knoxville, with construction starting by the year-end and opening set for Fall 2026.

Lightning struck a gas main in Lenoir City, causing service shutdown and a tree to catch fire. Repairs are underway and residents are advised to avoid the area.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory receives a patent for a new validation method using entropy, aimed at improving the development process for advanced nuclear reactors by streamlining testing and enhancing safety.

Knox County Commissioner Kim Frazier has filed for candidacy in the 2026 mayoral race, joining Commissioners Larsen Jay and School Board Chair Betsy Henderson as candidates.