Wind and winter weather advisories issued for parts of East Tennessee and southwest Virginia, with gusts up to 45 mph expected and possible snow accumulations. Arctic cold snap forecasted with risks of hypothermia and frostbite.

The Clinton Police Department issued a holiday warning about package thefts and the importance of vigilance, using humor and a reference to the Grinch.

Jose Roberto Rivera Recarte is charged with vehicular homicide for a fatal collision on Maynardville Highway, after reportedly driving impaired and evading arrest.

Alcoa City is soliciting RFPs from consulting firms for a Master Plan to assess and improve city facilities, with proposals due by January 29, 2026. The city retains the right to waive formalities and reject any proposal.

Tri-City Police Leadership Academy in its final week trains police personnel in leadership, with attendees from 10 agencies set to graduate this Friday. The program includes diverse presentations aimed at improving policing skills and leadership.

The Knoxville Police are seeking Job Alvarado-Lainez for a fatal shooting on December 6 at 1943 McCalla Avenue. His abandoned truck is key in the investigation.

Building 9206 at the Y-12 National Security Complex has been downgraded from a nuclear to a radiologically contaminated facility, facilitating its future demolition.

Knoxville experienced "Freezing Fog" with low visibility, while the National Weather Service predicted clearing skies, rising temperatures, and gusty winds for the coming days, with some chances of showers and possibly snow flurries.

Andrea Kline was chosen by the Knox County Commission as interim Knox County General Sessions Court judge, set to replace retiring Judge Andrew Jackson VI.

Authorities search for a machete-wielding suspect following an armed robbery at Crossville's Proffitt’s Market, with ongoing investigations despite the unsuccessful initial search.

Blount County's off-ramp from Pellissippi Parkway to Cusick Road will be temporarily repositioned on December 10 due to bridge construction, with potential delays for drivers.

The Board of Commission meetings in Johnson City, originally set for early January 2026, are rescheduled for a week later, retaining the 6 p.m. start time.

Rocky Hill/Riverbend in Knox County paraded a new $800,000 fire engine during a Christmas event, marking the area's first brand-new engine. Funded by community support, not taxes, Rural Metro Fire highlighted the importance of local backing.