The National Weather Service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for southwest NC, east TN, and southwest VA, warning of severe thunderstorms with hail and high winds.

Oak Ridge Police are searching for missing 16-year-old Elsie Barber, last seen on May 11. She's described as 5'2" with brown hair and eyes, needing medication.

A Kentucky dentist received a 20-year sentence for prescribing excessive opioids, resulting in a patient's overdose death. He ignored signs of addiction and faced federal charges for his actions.

NWS forecasts stormy weather for Knoxville with varied chances of showers and thunderstorms throughout the week, and mild temperatures reaching the low 80s.

A powerful geomagnetic storm allowed millions of Americans to see the Northern Lights far south, including in states like Florida and Tennessee, with the best views away from city lights.

A two-year-old girl in Knoxville is critically wounded after a shooting; three juveniles are detained for questioning as police continue their investigation.

Knoxville PD investigates a hit-and-run involving an overturned vehicle found with beer bottles inside. The driver and passengers are sought, highlighting the dangers of DUI.

Card skimmers were found at three Food City stores in the Knoxville area, potentially compromising customer card details. Increased security measures and customer warnings followed.

The Knox County Public Library will hold its Children's Festival of Reading on May 18, celebrating literacy with authors, illustrators, and musicians, and honoring the Imagination Library of Knox County.

The Tennessee Volunteers beat Vanderbilt 7-6, with Christian Moore hitting a key homer for the Vols, their eighth consecutive series win over the Commodores.

The Knoxville area will experience varied weather patterns this week, including sunny days, rain showers, and thunderstorms, with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the low 60s.

A major line break in Monroe County led to a boil water advisory. Repairs were made after 36+ hours of work, and schools provided bottled water for students.

A TBI-issued Silver Alert is ongoing for Margaret Perkins, a missing 52-year-old woman from Roane County with an undisclosed medical condition. She was last seen in Harriman.