Knoxville Weekend Weather Alert: Possible Showers and Thunderstorms Ahead, Says NWS
The NWS Knoxville provided an update with foggy conditions, a 40% chance of showers later, and highs around 89°. The weekend forecast includes a 70% chance of rain Saturday and partly sunny skies on Sunday.
Morristown Man, George Herman Ruth, Indicted on 91 Counts in Alleged Identity Theft Scam Involving Deceased Baseball Players
A 69-year-old man, George Herman Ruth, has been indicted on 91 counts of fraud, involving the identity theft of deceased and retired athletes, and is accused of laundering over $550,000.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Researcher Advances Cancer Treatment with Radioisotope Separation Breakthroughs
An ORNL researcher, Dr. Kankanamalage, is advancing separation methods for cancer-fighting radioisotopes, with impacts on medical treatments and fulfilling a personal childhood promise.
Friendsville Elementary Principal Stan Painter Exonerated by Blount County Sheriff’s Office After Thorough Investigation
Blount County Sheriff’s Office cleared Friendsville Elementary School Principal Stan Painter of misconduct after a thorough investigation involving surveillance review, interviews, and records examination.
Knoxville's Varied Weather Forecast: Slight Rain Chances Today with Increasing Odds for Weekend Showers
The National Weather Service in Knoxville predicts mixed weather with a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms, highs around 87°F today, and calm winds. Rain chances continue to vary through the week.












