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.

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.