Knox County deputies say a traffic stop on I‑40 turned up $18,443 in allegedly stolen Ulta and Sephora merchandise; three people now face organized‑retail and theft charges.

A house fire in West Knox County was quickly extinguished by Rural Metro Fire, with no injuries reported; the fire department reminds residents to clean fireplaces annually.

McGhee Tyson has taken its parking‑garage elevator out of service for replacement ahead of Southwest's March launch. New elevator is expected mid‑February and staff will assist travelers.

Knoxville awaits hazardous weather, expecting snow, sleet, freezing rain, and strong winds, with significant travel disruptions and potential power outages.

A juvenile in Cocke County has been charged for threatening mass violence against a Tennessee school, with the sheriff emphasizing the real-world consequences of online actions.

Johnson City authorities advise residents to insulate pipes and maintain fire sprinkler systems to prevent freeze damage due to the forecasted cold spell.

Firefighters extinguished an attic fire in East Raccoon Valley Drive, emphasizing the importance of smoke detectors and cautioning against attempting to fight fires without calling 911.

George Wood, the subject of a Silver Alert, was found safe, and the alert was cancelled, as reported by the Kingsport Police Department on social media.

HonorAir Knoxville, a nonprofit that has taken veterans to D.C. since 2007, is ending with its final flight on April 8, 2026, due to mission completion and fewer sign-ups.

A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia, with snow expected in higher elevations and rain elsewhere. Knoxville will see gusty winds and potential showers.

A woman fleeing in a stolen car crashed into a bus in Knoxville; she faces multiple charges and had prior warrants. No life-threatening injuries reported.

Professor Jeff Moersch from the University of Tennessee explains that below Earth is more space with celestial bodies, highlighting the three-dimensional nature of our universe and the flatness of our solar system due to its formation.

Michael Ratliff was arrested in Washington County on a violation warrant; found with meth and unknown capsules. He faces multiple drug-related charges.