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Mid‑80s and gusty this afternoon. Showers and storms likely Thursday night but rainfall will be light.
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A 7-month-old was found unconscious in a car parked at the Monterey Public Library lot and later died. Authorities say details remain limited as investigators probe the scene.
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Knoxville Police and the University of Tennessee Police Department posted photos and paid tribute to Sgt. Whaley Wednesday; few details were released.
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Siemens Medical Solutions USA plans an 88,500-sq-ft operations site at Pellissippi Place, a significant win for Blount County’s innovation park. More details are expected soon.
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The IRS offered disaster relief after Winter Storm Fern, but reporting differs: some outlets say Tennessee has until June 8 while an IRS release lists May 22 for named counties.
New federal SNAP and TANF rules could shrink Tennessee's count of economically disadvantaged students, risking tens of millions in K‑12 funding unless the state updates its formula.
A Knox County man was sentenced to 20 years without parole after pleading guilty in a June 21, 2024 head‑on crash that killed two women and an unborn child.
A federal lawsuit says a Knox County deputy mistook Lysol for alcohol and arrested a Knoxville driver; bloodwork was negative and charges were later dismissed.
Crime Stoppers posted a 'Wanted Wednesday' for Deanie Marie Bishop, wanted on a felony theft warrant tied to a stolen vehicle in Knoxville.
Three Gibbs High students were treated after vape pens were used on campus; the Knox County Sheriff’s Office collected the devices and will test them for THC.
A wildfire on House Mountain near Knoxville burned about 40 acres and was roughly 60% contained Tuesday as crews worked steep slopes to secure the perimeter.
HB2246 passed the Tennessee House on April 13, setting sourcing, storage and consent rules for non‑FDA stem cell and regenerative therapies while banning embryo‑derived products. The bill now heads to the Senate.
A cool morning gives way to highs near 86°F and elevated fire danger across Knoxville.
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