ORNL researchers are working on nuclear nonproliferation by studying uranium and developing methods to prevent the misuse of nuclear materials globally.

Firefighters in Elizabethton responded to a mobile home fire during a Christmas Parade, resulting in a total loss but no injuries. A heater is suspected to be the fire's cause.

Officer Sharrell Dykes of the JCPD was awarded the Medal of Distinguished Service for his bravery during Hurricane Helene, saving eight deputies and a K9.

The DOE's National Quantum Information Science Research Centers celebrated four years of quantum research, advancing the fields of computing, energy, security, and communication.

A Vanderbilt University poll shows Tennessee voters want government action on high health care costs and support Medicaid expansion; they also favor marijuana legalization and stricter gun laws, diverging from state legislative actions.

The Town of White Pine receives $650,000 in loans for water infrastructure improvements, with Governor Lee confirming the funds from the State Revolving Fund Loan Program.

Roane County received a $20,000 BRAG program grant from TDEC for turning neglected properties into economic opportunities, as part of a statewide initiative to revitalize contaminated or abandoned areas.

Parole board member Zane Duncan recommended against releasing David Scarbrough, who was convicted in the 1995 Knoxville murders, citing the serious nature of the crime.

Rain and snow showers are forecast for Knoxville today with light accumulations possible, clearing by nightfall. The weather is expected to improve with sunnier skies and rising temperatures as the week progresses.

ORNL showcased its impact on supercomputing at SC24, where its team won the Gordon Bell Prize for a quantum simulation using the Frontier supercomputer, and gained multiple other accolades and achievements in the field.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed an autonomous robot to speed up data collection on plant-soil interactions, aiding research into biomass productivity and carbon storage.

A fugitive in Madisonville used a trap door to elude arrest but was eventually caught by authorities, including a SWAT team and K-9 unit. A woman was charged for aiding the suspect.

The Knoxville Weather Service describes a frosty morning with dense fog, 100% humidity, and calm winds, predicting variable temperatures, potential showers, and windy conditions for the week ahead.