Fugitive Kevin Matthews died by suicide in a Jacksonville hotel after being cornered by law enforcement following his alleged involvement in a Knoxville double homicide.

One person died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-40 in Knoxville, with traffic significantly disrupted following the incident. Details remain under investigation.

The Alcoa Police Department is asking for help to find the driver involved in a hit-and-run that injured a cyclist on East Hunt Road. The incident occurred Wednesday night.

The forecast for Knoxville predicts a heatwave with clear skies and temperatures nearing 95-100 degrees, with a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms in the latter half of the week.

Merv Conley Rodgers was convicted of kidnapping and assault in Knoxville and could face 25-40 years in prison. He assaulted and threatened his girlfriend, with whom he had a brief relationship.

A fire at Tennessee's historic Cox & Son Funeral Home resulted in a total loss of the building with no injuries, but most important documents were saved.

The National Weather Service in Knoxville predicts intense heat for the region, with temperatures reaching up to the mid-90s, potentially hitting 100 degrees next Tuesday, with minimal relief at night. Showers may offer respite by mid-next week.

Knoxville's Fort Sanders neighborhood will undergo a cleaning initiative, the Fort Sanders Summer Roundup, on two weekends in July, during which street markings will be refreshed and trash removed.

A Tennessee family mourns the death of their one-year-old in a car fire, while his siblings and father recover from severe injuries sustained in the incident.

Aaron Ethan White, a suspect in a Grainger County double homicide, has been captured at his Morristown home after a manhunt involving U.S. Marshals and TBI.

The University of Tennessee at Knoxville partners with the City of Knoxville to offer free Knoxville Area Transit bus rides for UT students, faculty, and staff, and a new park-and-ride option.

Clyde Tipton was sentenced to 50 months for running opioid pill mills, part of a crackdown that saw 140 convictions and the distribution of over 11 million opioid tablets.

Knoxville weather forecast predicts a sunny day with a high of 86°F, leading to a warmer weekend with highs of 90°F and 94°F. The trend continues with near-record highs of around 98°F next week. Heat-related illness warnings are issued.