Knoxville opens applications for Community Agency and Opioid Abatement Grants for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support local non-profits and combat the opioid crisis.

The NWS reports a mild winter day in Knoxville with a chance of flurries and a high of 38°F, leading to a sunny weekend with highs around 45°F and a potential for rain and snow mix Sunday night.

A fire in Oak Ridge claimed the life of 92-year-old Nancy Santos; her daughter escaped. The blaze killed several pets, and the fire department is investigating and promoting smoke alarm safety.

Kristopher Holbrook was indicted for second-degree murder in Knoxville following an overdose death investigation involving the sale of narcotics to minors.

ORNL researchers have created a method to transform waste plastics into high-performance materials by editing the polymers, offering a recycling solution that maintains value.

The Claiborne County Sheriff is seeking help to identify a man who broke into Clairfield Elementary School on November 29, 2024. Images of the suspect have been released.

Repair work on a damaged water line at North Roan Street and Sunset Drive in Johnson City will cause lane closures starting 10 p.m. Thursday until 5 a.m. Friday, impacting traffic.

TDOT announces nightly lane closures on I-24 in Hamilton County for lighting repairs from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am through Friday, with traffic likely affected.

Terry Lowe, 63, is missing in Blount County, TN; a Silver Alert is issued as he may be impaired. He drives a black 2006 Mercury Milan, license 961BBJT.

An Amazon van in Knoxville slid on ice and hit a church outbuilding; no one was injured, and Amazon reached out to apologize, offering repair support.

P&G utilized a supercomputer to develop safer and more concentrated detergent formulas, avoiding traditional testing in favor of computational predictions.

A police chase in Knox County ended with an exchange of gunfire, hospitalizing one individual. No Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers were injured, and the TBI is investigating.

Knoxville traffic fatalities rose to 52 in 2024, with the Police Department reporting a 14% increase. Officials seek to improve road safety in response.