A 2-year-old girl drowned in a pool in Tellico Plains; she was pronounced dead at Sweetwater Hospital. Details are pending an autopsy, highlighting a rise in drowning deaths among TN toddlers.

The article reports the death of Jerry West, an NBA legend known as "Mr. Clutch," at the age of 86 and highlights his achievements as a player, executive, and his lasting influence on the sport.

The National Weather Service in Knoxville predicts hot, mostly sunny weather with highs near 90-94 degrees and calm winds for the upcoming days, with little cooling at night.

Knoxville receives a $225,000 federal grant to eradicate invasive plant species from its urban parks and introduce native vegetation.

UTPD found no wrongdoing by officers in the arrest of Knoxville restaurateur Yassin Terou during a pro-Palestinian vigil after an internal investigation, despite complaints about his treatment.

Knoxville received a $225,000 federal grant to combat invasive species, aiming to restore native flora over 100 acres of parks and greenways, with plans underway for eradication efforts to begin next year.

Knoxville will close city offices for Juneteenth 2024 but maintain essential services. Outdoor pools will open, KAT will run a limited schedule, and there will be a parade and local events to celebrate the holiday.

Two deputies were shot and injured in Rockford, Blount County, while responding to a domestic call. The suspect fired 150-300 rounds but was arrested, with both deputies expected to recover.

Knoxville is experiencing a warm-up, with a forecast of increasing temperatures reaching the mid-80s to low 90s, alongside clear skies and calm winds. The National Weather Service predicts consistently sunny conditions with minimal chances of rain.

Tennessee's baseball team is back in the College World Series, targeting a victory in Omaha after previous near misses, with support from fans and games beginning on June 14.

An Endangered Child Alert has been issued by the TBI for 5-year-old October Cooper of Claiborne County, believed to be with non-custodial mother Victoria Cooper, wanted for custodial interference.

An overturned tractor-trailer on I-40 in Roane County caused major traffic delays, with eastbound lanes later reopening but westbound lanes partially closed for cleanup.

Eliser Correra Romero faces charges including vehicular homicide after a fatal hit-and-run on Loves Creek Road, Knoxville, where police found a fatally injured pedestrian. Romero was arrested following a short foot chase.