Madisonville Police reported a major fentanyl drug bust, with Stephen Wattenbarger charged for selling over 50 grams. Hundreds of pills were seized, underscoring the local fight against drug abuse.

Knoxville Police are investigating a deadly crash that occurred near Hall of Fame Drive where a man died after his car left the road, crashed into trees, and caught fire.

A Knoxville man received a 15-month prison sentence for assaulting officers during the January 6 Capitol breach.

ORNL researchers developed two methods to transform coal into graphite for EV batteries, potentially reducing reliance on imports and aiding the economy in coal regions.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and TDEC announced a $400,000 loan to improve Dandridge's water infrastructure, with part of the principal forgiven, as part of a wider $16.2 million package.

Arka Daw from Oak Ridge National Laboratory focuses on making AI systems more secure, transparent, and trustworthy, especially for critical applications.

Leif Jackson was arrested for arson after setting a moving truck on fire; he is also linked to a prior incident at Home Depot. Jermain Williams was charged with trespassing after an unrelated fire at MLK Tower.

The Kingsport Aquatic Center offers a virtual 1,922-mile swimming challenge spanning Japanese landmarks, aiming to blend fitness and cultural education starting January 1, 2025.

The National Weather Service in Knoxville forecasts a clear and cold day with a high of 36°F, followed by a sunny weekend with increasing temperatures, and rain expected by Sunday night, continuing into the week.

Knox County Schools in Tennessee are removing 48 books from libraries to comply with the updated Age-Appropriate Materials Act, which bans books with sexual content and excessive violence.

ORNL researchers, led by Vipin Kumar, have developed a technology that protects composite materials like turbine blades from lightning strikes. They successfully tested a resilient 6.5-foot blade tip.

The Johnson City Board of Commissioners is set to review applications for volunteer boards and administrative matters at a session at the Water and Sewer Services Complex.

ORNL leads global efforts in advancing nuclear safety for new reactor technologies by hosting a workshop with IAEA and international stakeholders focused on the integration of safety, security, and safeguards.