The Department of Energy is investing $67 million in AI for science, with Oak Ridge National Laboratory leading six projects to enhance areas like machine learning and lab workflows.

The ORNL's APPL lab uses robotics and AI to advance plant science, monitoring plant responses and planning to explore plant roots with new imaging technology.

East Tennessee's railway network is to remain closed for months due to extensive flood damage from Hurricane Helene, impacting transportation and local businesses.

Tennessee Highway Patrol seeks public assistance after a black female with serious injuries was found on I-40 near mile marker 341, with unanswered questions about the incident.

Construction begins Oct. 15 on South Roan Street in Johnson City, with lane closures from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and expected delays. Work concludes on Oct. 25.

The family of Johnny Peterson, who died during Hurricane Helene's flooding, is suing Impact Plastics for wrongful death, seeking $25 million in damages.

The NWS in Knoxville warns of dense fog and predicts increasing clouds with a high near 58 degrees. Frost and sunny days are expected later in the week, with a chance of snow in higher elevations.

Kingsport is preparing for winter by inspecting its snow removal equipment on October 18, ensuring over 40 vehicles with plows and salt spreaders are ready, backed by significant de-icing material reserves.

Acoustic Autumn series in Tennessee ends with two free concerts on Oct. 17 and 24 at Founders Park Amphitheater, offering a mix of live music and community engagement.

Kingsport Parks and Recreation partners with Milligan University for a free A.S.P.I.R.E. Challenger League Basketball program for athletes with disabilities.

The DOE, SLAC, and other labs are collaborating on the ILLUMINE project to stream massive data sets to supercomputers, aiming to analyze data in real-time and improve scientific accuracy.

The Boyd Foundation donated $3.5 million to East Tennessee counties affected by Hurricane Helene, with funds allocated based on local officials' assessment of needs.

A man was accidentally shot in Knoxville during a shootout between vehicles. KPD is investigating the incident and seeking a dark gray SUV related to the case.