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Knoxville weather: Wind and rain tonight, followed by a quick cool down on Friday
Knoxville weather: Wind and rain tonight, followed by a quick cool down on Friday
Tonight: Rain, wind, and a few rumbles look likely (90%). Low: 34°. Friday: Early clouds thin out to some sunshine, but it will be breezy and cooler. High: 43°. Friday Night: Mostly clear…
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December 19, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Knoxville weather: Wind and rain tonight, followed by a quick cool down on Friday
Suspected Brown University gunman found dead
Suspected Brown University gunman found dead
The unidentified man is suspected of killing two students and injuring nine more people after opening fire inside a Brown classroom on Saturday.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Suspected Brown University gunman found dead
What we know about the 6 who died in plane crash alongside NASCAR's Greg Biffle: 'absence leaves an immeasurable void'
What we know about the 6 who died in plane crash alongside NASCAR’s Greg Biffle: ‘absence leaves an immeasurable void’
NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee Greg Biffle died in a plane crash in Statesville, North Carolina on Thursday alongside his wife, son, daughter and three others, according to a statement released by NAS…
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December 19, 2025 at 2:24 AM
What we know about the 6 who died in plane crash alongside NASCAR's Greg Biffle: 'absence leaves an immeasurable void'
'Nuclear renaissance' Industry boom drives East Tennessee workforce development
‘Nuclear renaissance’ Industry boom drives East Tennessee workforce development
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — America needs more power for everything from electric cars to AI data centers. That’s boosting investment in the nuclear industry, especially here in East Tennessee,…
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December 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM
'Nuclear renaissance' Industry boom drives East Tennessee workforce development
Homeless deaths rise in Knox County as leaders push prevention-focused housing
Homeless deaths rise in Knox County as leaders push prevention-focused housing
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The number of people dying while unhoused in Knoxville and Knox County continues to rise, highlighting broader challenges tied to housing access, affordability, and long-t…
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December 18, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Homeless deaths rise in Knox County as leaders push prevention-focused housing
Police probe potential ties between Brown University attack and MIT professor slaying
Police probe potential ties between Brown University attack and MIT professor slaying
Police are investigating possible ties between Saturday’s shooting at Brown University and Monday’s slaying of a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Nexstar̵…
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December 18, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Police probe potential ties between Brown University attack and MIT professor slaying
Jelly Roll among 33 pardoned by Tennessee governor
Jelly Roll among 33 pardoned by Tennessee governor
More than 30 people, including country music star and Nashville native Jelly Roll, were pardoned Thursday afternoon by Governor Bill Lee.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Jelly Roll among 33 pardoned by Tennessee governor
'Answered the call' tnAchieves surpasses mentor recruitment goal
‘Answered the call’ tnAchieves surpasses mentor recruitment goal
tnAchieves recruited 5,398 volunteer mentors for 2026, surpassing its goal, the nonprofit said.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM
'Answered the call' tnAchieves surpasses mentor recruitment goal
Business jet crashes at North Carolina airport; local sheriff confirms fatalities
Business jet crashes at North Carolina airport; local sheriff confirms fatalities
A business jet with ties to semi-retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle crashed at a North Carolina airport on Thursday morning, erupting into flames on the tarmac.
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December 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Business jet crashes at North Carolina airport; local sheriff confirms fatalities
Powell man accused of critically injuring Knox County deputy indicted
Powell man accused of critically injuring Knox County deputy indicted
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Powell man accused of critically injuring a Knox County deputy was indicted on several charges, including attempted first-degree murder. A grand jury indicted Christ…
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December 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Powell man accused of critically injuring Knox County deputy indicted
Whataburger's third Knox County location to open in Powell
Whataburger’s third Knox County location to open in Powell
POWELL, Tenn. (WATE) — A new Whataburger is scheduled to open on Emory Road in Powell on Monday, according to a press release. This new restaurant is at 500 E. Emory Road, has 60 local employees, a…
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December 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Whataburger's third Knox County location to open in Powell
Winter heating bills expected to rise in Tennessee
Winter heating bills expected to rise in Tennessee
Millions of cash-strapped Americans are about to be hit with an unpleasant surprise: an increase in their monthly heating bills this winter.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Winter heating bills expected to rise in Tennessee
Better luck next time: Powerball climbs to $1.5 billion
Better luck next time: Powerball climbs to $1.5 billion
The new jackpot is the 7th-largest across Powerball and Mega Millions.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Better luck next time: Powerball climbs to $1.5 billion
Tennessee bill would make schools track 'early warning signs' in students
Tennessee bill would make schools track ‘early warning signs’ in students
The bill would require school districts, as well as public and charter schools, to implement a system to track “early warning signs” of mental health, safety and behavior.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Tennessee bill would make schools track 'early warning signs' in students
Sheriff's office investigates after woman's body found in Greene County
Sheriff’s office investigates after woman’s body found in Greene County
GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman whose body was found on Tuesday, GCSO said. Around 6 p.m. Tuesday, someone called GCSO r…
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December 18, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Sheriff's office investigates after woman's body found in Greene County
Sheriff: Church Hill man charged with murder after November shooting
Sheriff: Church Hill man charged with murder after November shooting
HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Church Hill man faces various charges, including first-degree murder, after a shooting on Nov. 7. According to a news release from the Hawkins County Sheriff’…
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December 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Sheriff: Church Hill man charged with murder after November shooting
Reiner family releases first statement after killings
Reiner family releases first statement after killings
“Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day,” the two said in the joint statement.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Reiner family releases first statement after killings
Trump in White House speech announces $1,776 bonus for US troops, as he says economy is strong
Trump in White House speech announces $1,776 bonus for US troops, as he says economy is strong
President Donald Trump intends to preview his agenda for next year and beyond in a live speech from the White House on Wednesday night.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Trump in White House speech announces $1,776 bonus for US troops, as he says economy is strong
A Morristown woman has been sleeping on her living room sofa recently because cold air is seeping into her bedroom, and there's no direct heat in her apartment.
Morristown woman waits months for apartment complex to replace broken HVAC unit
A Morristown woman has been sleeping on her living room sofa recently because cold air is seeping into her bedroom, and there’s no direct heat in her apartment.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:46 AM
A Morristown woman has been sleeping on her living room sofa recently because cold air is seeping into her bedroom, and there's no direct heat in her apartment.
Cold temperatures are back in the forecast tonight ahead of an unseasonably mild Thursday with widespread rain and wind.
Knoxville Weather: Warming trend continues with Thursday rain and wind
Cold temperatures are back in the forecast tonight ahead of an unseasonably mild Thursday with widespread rain and wind.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Cold temperatures are back in the forecast tonight ahead of an unseasonably mild Thursday with widespread rain and wind.
A Lenoir City man by the name of Micheal Edmonds, who is quadriplegic and nonverbal, is getting a little extra joy this Christmas. 6 News learned more about his story and how Christmas cards are making his spirits brighter this year.
‘This is his way to travel the world’ Quadriplegic man receives Christmas cards from across the country
A Lenoir City man by the name of Micheal Edmonds, who is quadriplegic and nonverbal, is getting a little extra joy this Christmas. 6 News learned more about his story and how Christmas cards are ma…
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December 17, 2025 at 11:15 PM
A Lenoir City man by the name of Micheal Edmonds, who is quadriplegic and nonverbal, is getting a little extra joy this Christmas. 6 News learned more about his story and how Christmas cards are making his spirits brighter this year.
The law license of an East Tennessee lawyer has been temporarily suspended following a pair of arrests last month.
Law license of Cocke County attorney suspended after arrests
The law license of an East Tennessee lawyer has been temporarily suspended following a pair of arrests last month.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The law license of an East Tennessee lawyer has been temporarily suspended following a pair of arrests last month.
A Loudon County woman is suing the sheriff and the county, claiming her religious rights were violated during booking.
Lawsuit claims Loudon County woman forced to remove hijab for mugshot
A Loudon County woman is suing the sheriff and the county, claiming her religious rights were violated during booking.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
A Loudon County woman is suing the sheriff and the county, claiming her religious rights were violated during booking.
The superintendent of the Big South Fork National River Recreation Area is asking the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) to release more information about a proposed landfill that would be build in Scott County next to the recreation area.
Big South Fork superintendent raises concerns over proposed landfill in Scott County
The superintendent of the Big South Fork National River Recreation Area is asking the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) to release more information about a proposed landfi…
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December 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The superintendent of the Big South Fork National River Recreation Area is asking the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) to release more information about a proposed landfill that would be build in Scott County next to the recreation area.
Fired University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore's criminal case is shedding light on laws around stalking and crimes against romantic partners. In this week's Ask Isaacs, 6 News anchor Lori Tucker and Attorney Greg Isaacs break down the latest in the case.
Lawyer breaks down former Michigan coach’s stalking case
Fired University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore’s criminal case is shedding light on laws around stalking and crimes against romantic partners. In this week’s Ask Isaacs…
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December 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Fired University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore's criminal case is shedding light on laws around stalking and crimes against romantic partners. In this week's Ask Isaacs, 6 News anchor Lori Tucker and Attorney Greg Isaacs break down the latest in the case.