Freezing fog with low visibility affects Knoxville, giving way to sunny skies and rain later, followed by a possibility of snow showers with little accumulation. Temperatures fluctuate throughout the week with a cold MLK Jr. Day expected.

A man was charged with arson for setting a fire beneath a Knoxville bridge, damaging city property. Witnesses led to 60-year-old Timothy Wayne Penten's arrest.

TDEC has lifted a water contact advisory issued after Hurricane Helene, confirming the safety of local waters for recreational use and fish consumption.

The Loudon County Sheriff's Office suspended their manhunt for Thomas Fortune, who's wanted on several charges, after he likely left the area. The related school lockdown was lifted, but the investigation continues.

An 18-year-old, Daevon Montez Saint-Germain, was fatally shot by deputies during a search for suspected drug-related activities. The TBI is investigating the incident.

A 20-year-old man was hospitalized after a shooting at Knoxville's Riverview Park Apartments which police believe resulted from a personal dispute. No arrests have been made; the investigation continues.

The article discusses the early internet's promise of connectivity and knowledge sharing and its fulfilment, alongside the rise of cybercrime, prompting a need for secure and trustworthy digital interactions.

Gatlinburg responds to winter storm with operational changes, including the suspension of its trolley system and adjusted hours for the community center, to ensure safety.

Knoxville Police Department has implemented a snow plan due to severe weather, while Knoxville Area Transit has suspended services, planning to operate severe snow routes and offer free rides to warming centers.

Knoxville has received a $24.7 million RAISE grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for a new South Knoxville Pedestrian Bridge, part of a broad community development effort.

David Murrell has resigned as the Blount County Schools director but will stay as a tenured faculty member without citing a specific reason for his departure.

A Silver Alert has been issued for Danny Smith, a 60-year-old missing from Greeneville, TN, who may be disoriented due to an unconfirmed severe Alzheimer's condition.

Researchers have developed a simulation method to disperse runaway electrons in nuclear fusion reactors, potentially solving a major challenge in achieving sustainable fusion energy.