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.

The ForWarn tool from ORNL and the U.S. Forest Service uses satellite imagery to track forest disturbances and was key in monitoring damage after Hurricane Helene.

A Knox County Sheriff's Office operation in Knoxville's Rocky Hill led to two arrests linked to drug activity allegations and complaints from residents.

Knoxville forecasts rain and thunderstorms with increasing winds, followed by cooling temperatures and potentially strong gusts into the week, with light snowfall expected in higher elevations.

Nicholas Hamlett was arrested in Monroe County for fabricating a bear attack in a 911 call, which led to the discovery of a murder victim involved in an $8 million life insurance scheme.

Researchers at ORNL and the University of Michigan have identified the molecule S-adenosylmethionine as key in the production of toxic methylmercury, offering insights for potential prevention.

Local officials in Johnson City will discuss the Towne Acres school project during a work session on November 21 at the Water and Sewer Services Complex.

The KCSO Narcotics Unit received the Top Narcotics Unit Award for their efforts in combating drug distribution and reducing overdose deaths in Knox County.