A 16-year-old suffered amputations of both feet after a motorcycle crash on I‑40 West in Knoxville Saturday; investigators closed lanes and are probing the cause.

The White House’s FY2027 request would trim about $354M from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, cutting several fusion and basic‑science lines while raising some defense programs. Local projects and contractors could feel the impact.

A Tesla allegedly using Autopilot drove through the storefront of Dream Dance Studio on Market Street in Clinton, injuring three people and damaging the building. Police say the vehicle continued forward when the driver tried to brake.

Mid‑80s and gusty this afternoon. Showers and storms likely Thursday night but rainfall will be light.

Anderson County's early voting opens Wednesday with sites in Clinton, Oak Ridge and Andersonville. Key hours, deadlines and ID rules are listed.

A small single‑engine plane crashed off Burchell Road near New Market, killing two people and touching off a brush fire that was later contained.

A suspect wanted in an attempted‑murder probe was arrested near Pigeon Forge after license‑plate readers flagged a vehicle. Police say there is no immediate threat.

Pigeon Forge police posted photos seeking help identifying a person tied to vandalism at Gumstand Baptist Church. Officials say tips can be submitted anonymously.

Raynella Dossett Leath, once at the center of high‑profile murder investigations, was found dead at her northwest Knox County home at 77. Family and former lawyers asked for privacy while authorities review the death.

Rangers and partner agencies handled 38 emergency calls in March — including hoists and rope rescues — and officials warn hikers to plan for swollen streams and unstable trails.

TBI and Meigs County deputies say a Decatur man was arrested after a Saturday-night shooting death; authorities released few details and the investigation is ongoing.

Warm afternoon, gusty southwest winds and scattered storms; a more widespread round arrives Saturday night. Cooler, potentially frosty mornings are likely early next week.

Sheriff Tommy Jones says William Jeffery Massey is wanted for violating the sex-offender registry. Investigators ask anyone with tips to call Lt. Billy Littleton.