A deputy shot a bear guarding a crash victim's body after failed hazing on US Route 129, Tennessee. The bear, scavenging on the remains, was killed for safety reasons.

Anderson County is seeking a new law director after Jay Yeager's passing, with a deadline for applications set for October 24, and interviews planned for early November.

East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia are under a Flood Watch due to Hurricane Helene, with potential flash flooding and winds up to 60 mph expected. Residents are warned to stay alert for rising waters and wind damage.

A missing five-year-old boy from Knoxville was found safe in Johnson City, after a TBI endangered child alert. He was believed to be with his non-custodial father.

A man was arrested for assaulting two students near the University of Tennessee campus, admitting to being "mad and hungover." He faces assault charges.

A man was arrested in Knoxville for a fatal hit-and-run and driving without a license after police used license-plate readers to find the suspect's vehicle.

The National Weather Service warns of dangerous weather in East Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina, including possible floods and Tropical Storm Helene impacts. Residents are advised to monitor updates and follow safety guidelines.

Researchers at ORNL deciphered an enzyme's role key to cancer cell growth, aiding drug design using neutron scattering, published in Chemical Science.

Two juveniles in Jefferson County have been charged with several crimes, including carjacking and church burglary, with one man left with stab wounds.

A man was arrested for attempting to grab two girls at a Rockwood High School football game and charged with simple assault. No one was harmed, and the suspect was caught by swift law enforcement response.

A Knoxville man was charged with DUI after his vehicle fatally struck a pedestrian, with authorities noting impairment signs and lack of a valid license.

Glenwood Elementary in Oak Ridge is named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School for its consistent academic excellence and high performance on assessments.

Knoxville expects fog, showers, and possible thunderstorms with fluctuating temperatures and winds this week, according to the National Weather Service.