A fugitive in Madisonville used a trap door to elude arrest but was eventually caught by authorities, including a SWAT team and K-9 unit. A woman was charged for aiding the suspect.

Sevier County, Tennessee, faces multiple brush fires, leading to emergency responses and evacuations. A danger alert has stopped burn permits, with fires threatening structures and requiring extensive firefighting efforts.

ORNL researchers, led by Vipin Kumar, have developed a technology that protects composite materials like turbine blades from lightning strikes. They successfully tested a resilient 6.5-foot blade tip.

Deputies in Claiborne County charged three individuals with various drug and weapons offenses after a traffic stop led to the discovery of five pounds of meth, other narcotics, and handguns.

East Tennessee's historical architecture is receiving $6.1 million in state grants for the rehabilitation of various significant structures, including courthouses and iconic buildings.

The trial of Larry McBee, charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of Rural King employee Tristan Smith, is underway as witness testimony and evidence are presented.

The Opportunities in Energy conference in Knoxville focused on Tennessee's advanced energy economy with leaders discussing nuclear and renewable energy innovations.

The Knoxville Weather Service describes a frosty morning with dense fog, 100% humidity, and calm winds, predicting variable temperatures, potential showers, and windy conditions for the week ahead.

Dr. Rotesha Harris has been named the 32nd president of Knoxville College as the school aims to regain accreditation and celebrate its 150th anniversary.

ORNL's new method for processing spent HEU in Kazakhstan transforms spent nuclear fuel into safer waste by mixing it with other materials and sealing it in concrete.

Researchers at two DOE Bioenergy Research Centers discovered a gene named "Booster" in the black cottonwood tree, which significantly enhances plant growth and photosynthesis, potentially benefiting crop science and addressing food scarcity.

Johnson City is urging residents to attend final input sessions for its Future Land Use Map to shape city growth. Public forums are scheduled for December 11 at the ETSU Martin Center.

Groundbreaking marks constructing a new $11.5 million clubhouse at Tanasi Golf Course in Tellico Village, replacing the one lost to a 2022 fire.