Dense fog in Knoxville this morning reduced visibility, but the region expects a sunny and hot day with highs near 90 degrees. The hot weather will continue through the weekend, with temperatures potentially reaching 92 degrees.

Melody Sasser, 48, from Knoxville, was sentenced to over eight years in prison for a murder-for-hire plot where she sought to kill an Alabama resident via an online marketplace using cryptocurrency.

Knox County authorities seek public help to identify a man found dead near Ten Mile Creek Greenway in August 2023, emphasizing distinctive tattoos for identification.

16 South Greene Middle School students face juvenile charges over a simulated school shooting video on TikTok; the video prompted a swift police response.

U2opia Technology has licensed ORNL's Situ and Heartbeat anomaly-detection technologies to enhance cybersecurity solutions, with plans to market these tools to help protect against digital security threats.

ORNL launched a program to collaborate with businesses on electric grid research, providing access to lab resources to spur innovation and market opportunities.

The ORNL hosted its 20th OLCF user meeting to foster collaboration in high-performance computing, featuring updates on technical achievements and future systems.

The Spallation Neutron Source at ORNL has been upgraded, boosting its capabilities with additional cryogenic modules and power units, promising to increase its output to as high as 2.0 megawatts by 2027.

Firefighters continue to battle the persistent Flint Gap Fire in the Great Smoky Mountains, which remains uncontained, covering 46 acres of steep terrain. Efforts are underway to improve firefighters' access and safety.

Knoxville City Council approved $850,000 for engineering assessment and repair design for the closed Gay Street Bridge, impacting the 2024-25 budget. Further reopening plans are pending additional studies.

Materials scientist Takeshi Egami has provided groundbreaking insights into the structure and behavior of liquids and metallic glasses, challenging traditional theories with advanced techniques like neutron scattering.

The University of Tennessee Athletics will add a "talent fee" to sports tickets in 2025, generating $6-$10 million annually for student-athlete compensation.

The National Weather Service warns of dense fog causing driving hazards in Knoxville, but predicts mostly sunny skies later with highs of 83 degrees and minimal chance of rain.