The trial of Megan Boswell, accused of murdering her daughter, Evelyn, began with disturbing details about her hiding the body and defense theories of accidental death. The jury is sequestered due to the trial's high profile.

Neus Domingo Marimon of Oak Ridge National Laboratory has been named a senior member of IEEE for her significant technical and professional achievements.

Knoxville anticipates a variable weather week with conditions ranging from calm to stormy, including chances of thunderstorms and fluctuating temperatures, according to the National Weather Service.

Herrera Johnson was arrested in Knoxville for a non-fatal shooting, possessing a gun, suspected fentanyl, and public intoxication; he admitted to the crime.

A man in Knox County was indicted for attempted first-degree murder after exchanging gunfire with a state trooper following a traffic citation and chase.

Knoxville Police investigate a series of car burglaries in Sequoyah Hills, with at least nine incidents and two stolen firearms reported. Increased patrols and calls for community assistance were made.

John Edward Saunders of Sullivan County pled guilty to tax evasion and received a one-year probation with judicial diversion following an investigation by the Tennessee Department of Revenue.

ORNL and UT-Battelle employees donated over $1.1 million to East Tennessee nonprofits and disaster relief, including aid for Hurricane Helene victims.

Tennessee's basketball team lost to Kentucky 78-73, struggling with perimeter shots, despite strong three-point defense stats and a late-game comeback attempt.

Farragut residents can reserve garden plots at the town's Outdoor Classroom from March 1, 2025, with forms available online or at the Farragut Community Center.

Massimiliano "Max" Lupo Pasini received the NERSC High Performance Computing Achievement Award for his innovative work on HydraGNN, an AI tool for material design.

A wildfire on Powell Mountain in Claiborne County that covered 66 acres is now contained with weather conditions aiding firefighters in suppression efforts. No structures were threatened.

Knoxville's power grid returns to normal after a recent cold snap increased demand, thanks to community efforts to conserve energy following KUB's appeal.