The National Weather Service predicts increasing clouds and breezy conditions today, with a slight chance of rain and snow tonight. The weekend will turn partly sunny, while next week sees a return of showers.

Four ORNL researchers were named Highly Cited Researchers, indicating their work is in the top 1% of citations.

A driver died on I-40 in Knoxville after their stopped car was hit by a box truck; narcotics were found in the vehicle, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.

Edward Kelley of Maryville was convicted for conspiring to murder FBI employees and faces a potential life sentence. His plans involved attacking the Knoxville FBI office, which he developed while awaiting trial for the Capitol riots.

A special needs child died in White Pine leading to a police investigation. An unrelated arrest was made at the scene, and DCS is involved with the family's other child.

The parole authority denied parole to truck driver Christopher Savannah, responsible for killing Sgt. Chris Jenkins in 2022, and the final decision will follow after further review.

Edward Kelley from Tennessee was convicted of conspiring to murder FBI employees and solicitation to commit violence, linked to his involvement in the January 6 Capitol breach incident.

A West Knox County house explosion left a large debris field; no injuries reported. The unoccupied home was attended to by fire agencies, who will maintain overnight presence.

Argonne National Laboratory used the Frontier supercomputer to run advanced cosmological simulations, including atomic and dark matter, for a detailed universe model.

Johnson City officials advise on winter safety, emphasizing fire risk prevention and vehicle preparedness for snowy conditions. Fire Chief Bell offers guidelines, while Police Chief Church stresses readiness for icy roads.

Allandale Mansion in Kingsport prepares for its annual Christmas Tours, featuring themed decorations, a Christmas tree in every room, and festive activities such as music and Santa Claus appearances. Tickets are available online for the first time.

The Oak Ridge Reservation is using a $42 million grant from the DOE for environmental restoration, overseen by multiple agencies, with projects to improve habitats and public nature engagement.

Knoxville's National Weather Service predicts varied weather with potential hazards, including a mix of sprinkles, high winds, and a drop in temperatures with a chance of snow showers by end of the week.