Giri Prakash of Oak Ridge National Laboratory has become a senior member of IEEE, a distinction held by only 10% of members, highlighting his expertise and contributions in data systems.

Highway 95 reopens after a dump truck overturn caused a closure. Injuries were minor, and the road was cleared with help from multiple agencies. The investigation is ongoing.

ORNL researchers developed a new energy storage design using ionogels, aiming to improve safety and efficiency by replacing flammable liquid electrolytes with a stable membrane.

Knoxville sees a decrease in violent crime, with a 26% drop in murders and a 27% reduction in non-fatal shootings in 2025, marking progress in public safety efforts.

Road maintenance on Highway 66 in Sevierville may cause delays on Jan 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., affecting southbound traffic near Fred C. Atchley Bridge.

City invites public input for the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan meeting on Jan. 13 and online; discussions will focus on affordable housing and community development.

Knoxville reported a 45% decrease in traffic fatalities in 2025, reaching a five-year low with 29 deaths, due to enhanced safety measures and enforcement.

Knoxville Police support overdose victims' families with a support group meeting featuring guest speaker Tracee Smith, aimed at communal healing, with no registration or cost involved.

Knoxville's weather forecast predicts mild conditions, with sunny skies and highs in the mid-60s, turning to showers and potential thunderstorms by Friday, leading to a cooler, sunny start to the next week.

The Leadvale Access Area on Douglas Lake is closed for repairs after Hurricane Helene damage, with restoration efforts expected to last into late February.

Dump truck overturns on Highway 95 in Loudon County, scattering rocks and halting traffic; authorities are on site managing cleanup, and the driver sustained minor injuries.

Two suspects appeared in court over a shooting at a Tennessee party that left two teens dead and others injured, with charges of second-degree murder and facilitation.

An 82-year-old Clinton man, Millard Dameron, was found safe in Grainger County after a brief disappearance that triggered a Silver Alert due to his medical condition.