Judge sets summer 2028 trial for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
The man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk will stand trial in the summer of 2028, a Utah judge ruled Monday.
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Sports legends to mythical creatures: Here's a look at new USPS stamp designs for 2027
The U.S. Postal Service on Monday revealed some of its stamp designs being released in 2027.
A chilly start, then sunny and warm weather returns Tuesday
Warm and dry through Veterans Day, then much cooler late Wednesday night into Thursday with rain showers. Colder temps will be with us for Friday into the Weekend!
Provisional ballots determine winner of Alcoa City School Board seat
Republican incumbent Julie Rochelle officially beat Independent Travis Stinnett after provisional ballots were counted.
Corryton Elementary School awarded $20K for reading scores
School leaders are exploring ways to invest the funding to benefit students throughout the school, including the possibility of creating an outdoor learning space.
Knox County opens 2027 Junior Commission applications
The program gives high school juniors and seniors hands-on experience with local government operations.
Idaho widow says late husband's story of pancreatic cancer saved the man she loved next
An Idaho widow spent years sharing her late husband’s pancreatic cancer story. She believes it’s why the man she loves now survived the same disease.
Nashville grocery tax cut aims to ease rising food costs for families
Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell announced a 22% grocery tax cut. It's estimated to save a Nashville family of four about $6 a month or $72 per year.
Supreme Court clears the way for border wall construction in Big Bend region of Texas to resume
The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to resume border wall construction in Texas's Big Bend region.
Arriba Capital secures 77% of total project cost for hotel replacing former Merchants of Beer site in Old City
Arriba Capital secured a $47 million loan for a 175-key Moxy by Marriott hotel in Knoxville's Old City, which will feature a rooftop bar.
FBI is investigating a possible killing aboard a cruise ship out of Texas
The FBI is investigating a “suspected homicide” aboard a cruise ship that returned to port after departing from Galveston, Texas.
Ohio State fraternity placed on interim suspension after video surfaces of people being set on fire
A fraternity at The Ohio State University was placed on interim suspension after a weekend incident officials described as "extremely concerning."
Judge denies Lindsay Clancy's motion to dismiss charges in the deaths of her 3 kids
A judge denied a motion by Lindsay Clancy's defense team to dismiss charges against her in the deaths of her three children.
Daily Dose: One shot targets two cholesterol problems, a surprising heart disease drug trial result and no-shave November tips
Here are today's health headlines: A drug targets two cholesterol problems, a surprising heart disease medication trial and no-shave November tips.
GLP-1 drugs to include new warning about rare eye condition causing sudden blindness, FDA says
The FDA is ordering drugmakers to add a new warning labels on GLP-1 injectables and pills linked to a rare eye condition that can cause sudden blindness.
59 years ago, Apollo 4 was the first launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
On Nov. 9, 1967, NASA took a step toward President Kennedy's goal of landing on the Moon.
Massachusetts community gives 4-year-old girl Halloween do-over after hospital stay
Massachusetts neighbors organized a Halloween do-over for a 4-year-old girl after a hospital stay kept her from trick-or-treating on Oct. 31.
Former Knoxville City Councilwoman Lauren Rider announces run for mayor
Rider served two terms on City Council. She joins an already crowded field in the race for Knoxville mayor.
'My heart aches' | Educator who was in the classroom during the deadly Bend, Oregon school shooting releases statement
Miah Hergert, who was in the classroom during the Oct. 15 Oregon school shooting that killed four people, shared a message of gratitude on Sunday.
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky filed a resolution in the House to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
DC Studios shakeup: James Gunn, Peter Safran out following Skydance merger
Skydance Motion Picture Group announced Monday that James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as co-chief executives after four years leading DC Studios.
Thomas Massie moves to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie said his articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth are a "much gentler version of what's coming."
Vanderbilt urges university community to shut down devices amid cybersecurity incident
Vanderbilt University is responding to an active cybersecurity incident that may affect university devices, systems and cloud-based services.
Supreme Court weighs whether federal law enforcement can be liable for constitutional violations
The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in a case over whether people can sue federal officials for violating constitutional rights and seek damages.
National Park Service offering free admission for Veterans Day
The National Park Service is offering free admission to all visitors to its 64 national parks on Wednesday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.
Fireball streaks across skies over North Carolina and Tennessee at 47,000 mph, NASA says
A small asteroid fragment streaked across the sky over North Carolina and Tennessee at 47,000 mph before breaking apart, NASA says.
Ole Miss investigating video of group making racial gestures toward Black students
The University of Mississippi said it is looking into a video of a group of students making racial gestures toward Black students.
Acadian Ambulance Service expanding non-emergency services into East Tennessee
Officials with Acadian Ambulance Service said the company is expanding its services into the Knoxville area starting today.
Starbucks launches Bearista cup blind boxes this week. Here's how to get one.
Starbucks is launching a line of holiday collectable cups this week, but you won't know which you get until opening the box.
Covenant Health spends $38.5M on acreage in Powell
A Covenant Health spokesperson said the company is "continually exploring opportunities to expand access to compassionate care throughout East Tennessee."
Washington state representative becomes first openly transgender Black woman elected to state legislature in US
Jaelynn Scott makes history as the first openly Black transgender candidate elected to a U.S. state legislature.
College Football Playoff expanding to 24 teams in $1.7 billion ESPN deal
The College Football Playoff will expand to 24 teams in 2027 under a $1.7 billion deal with ESPN, eliminating Power 4 conference championship games.
What's open and closed on Veterans Day?
The federal holiday honoring Americans who have served in the armed forces is observed on Nov. 11.
FAA plans to replace floppy disks used at more than 400 air traffic control facilities by 2028
The FAA plans to phase out floppy disks used to share critical information at more than 400 air traffic control facilities by the end of 2028.
Thanksgiving meal deals | Here's the cost and what you get from different stores
Retailers are unveiling Thanksgiving meal deals that combine convenience and savings, with options from Costco, Amazon, Aldi, Target, Walmart and more.
Veterans Day 2026: Here's where to find free meals and deals at dozens of restaurants
For Veterans Day on Wednesday, there are deals and freebies for veterans and active-duty military at many restaurants around the U.S. Here's some of the offers.
Knoxville officers narrowly avoid head-on crash on Chapman Highway
The officers were headed north on Chapman Highway when a southbound car veered into the northbound lanes.
KCSO: Powell High School student hit by car, driver flees the scene
The sheriff's office said the driver left the scene and deputies are actively looking for the vehicle.
Fast-food restaurants celebrate National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day with freebies and deals
Monday is National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day, and several major fast-food chains are celebrating with free or discounted food.
Macy's unveils new character balloons for 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade, including Bluey and Hello Kitty
Macy's is adding several characters to its 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 26 in New York City.
Oscar winner Jessica Chastain, co-stars preview Netflix country music thriller 'Heartland'
Jessica Chastain, writer-director Shana Feste and the supporting cast preview "Heartland," a thriller film on Netflix revolving around country music.
'Some days are better than others': Joe Biden scales back memoir tour as he continues cancer treatment
Former President Joe Biden says cancer treatment will limit his appearances for his upcoming memoir, "Promise Me, America."
US will lead Ukraine-Russia peace talks this week
The talks scheduled to begin Tuesday between Ukraine and Russia could be a step toward ending the war as it nears the five-year mark.
Senior judge to serve as short-term replacement following death of Knox County judge
D. Kelly Thomas Jr. will fill in as a judge in Knox County's Division 3 through the end of March 2027.
Knoxville man wins $1M settlement over 2022 stop in which deputy Tased him
Brian E. Hux sued over what he said was an illegal and traumatic stop and seizure by Knox County Deputy Randall L. Williams.
Y-12 performing maintenance on public warning siren system
Y-12 said people in the Oak Ridge area may occasionally hear audio from individual sirens during the work on the warning system.
Russell Brand sentenced to 10.5 years in prison for rape and sexual assaults
Actor and comedian Russell Brand has been sentenced to more than 10 years in a British prison for rape and sexual assaults.
US District Court allows Christian organization to establish charter school in Knoxville
The Wilberforce Academy of Knoxville was previously unable to apply to the Tennessee's charter school program because of a nonreligious requirement
Trump says FBI is looking at Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with Chinese agent
China denied involvement in an alleged spy plot involving the head of one of the largest tech companies in the world.
'The Kindness Project' brings East Tennessee kids' drawings to life
The project gives kids a template so they can design a hat any way they want, and Shelby Mahone crochets their designs into reality.
Colorado RV park owner vows to rebuild after devastating floods, inspired by untouched meadow
Daryl Sprague, owner of an RV Park in Colorado, vowed to rebuild his flood-ravaged park, drawing hope from an untouched meadow he calls Stage 3:16.
Butterball giving away 'buddies' to help with Thanksgiving communication
Butterball, the largest turkey seller in the United States, is giving away retro-style, turkey shaped pagers to help guests support hosts this Thanksgiving.
President Trump says he was just kidding about making UFC's Dana White his press secretary
President Donald Trump said Sunday he was only kidding about making UFC boss Dana White the next White House press secretary.
Deportation flight of Iranians from US canceled at last minute, attorney says
A U.S. deportation flight of Iranian nationals bound for Iran by way of Pakistan was abruptly canceled Sunday morning, according to an attorney.
Knoxville's Sunsphere getting a new look with third phase of upgrades
Knoxville's Sunsphere is set to shine with an interactive lighting display. The $500,000 project aims to enhance the skyline and attract more visitors by 2027.
Nvidia opens investigation into CEO's affair, foreign intelligence concerns
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang apologized for an affair with a woman identified by the U.S. government as a Chinese spy, reports said Sunday.
Tennessee jumps to No. 9 in AP Top 25 after win over Kentucky
Tennessee moves into the Top 10 of the AP Poll for the first time since the 2024 season.
Donation fund created to help Copperhill flood victims
The city said donations to the "Copperhill Flood Relief Fund" will help families, small businesses and the city with cleanup and repairs.
Police make arrest in a deadly shooting at Winston-Salem State during homecoming weekend
Police have arrested a man in a shooting at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina that left a 19-year-old man dead and a 22-year-old woman injured.
Fishermen rescue cruise ship employee found treading water nearly 20 miles off California coast
Two fishermen rescued a Royal Caribbean cruise ship pianist who may have spent 10 hours in the Pacific Ocean after going overboard off Southern California.
The world's largest indoor wooden roller coaster is opening in 2027
Kentucky Kingdom is opening Midnight Showdown, a horse racing-themed indoor wooden roller coaster, as part of a major park expansion in spring 2027.
Elvis Presley Enterprises suing AI music generator company over copyright infringement
Elvis Presley Enterprises accuses Suno, Inc. of infringing on the copyrights of multiple songs.
Knoxville police help arrest man wanted on more than 40 charges from 'numerous' agencies
Anthony Coffey, 36, was arrested following a multi-agency effort after facing more than 40 charges, including evading arrest, theft, and burglary.
Gourmia recalls air fryers nationwide after dozens of reported burns
Gourmia recalled an estimated 175,951 of their air fryer ovens after getting dozens of customers reporting burns when using the product.
'Need a Mom' program offers game day support to women
The "Need a Mom" program is giving women a place to turn if they feel uncomfortable or need help during University of Tennessee game days.
Bose recalls 634K speaker battery packs after reports of fire, smoking
Bose recalled more than 634,000 lithium-ion battery packs for their portable Bluetooth speaker systems after getting reports of melting, smoking and catching fire.
President Trump says he's asked UFC's Dana White to be his press secretary
President Donald Trump says he's offered the job of White House press secretary to his friend and UFC boss Dana White.
Wear Farm Park reopens after it was temporarily closed due to 'nuisance bear' reported in the area
The TWRA said it was investigating a 'human-bear' conflict, though there were no injuries reported. But now, the park has been cleared.
Want to fly to the moon? NASA is looking for new astronauts to help grow its Artemis program
NASA is recruiting a new class of astronauts to help expand its Artemis program and prepare for a permanent human presence on the moon.
Michael Sanft, defense attorney for 'Keffe D' in Tupac Shakur murder trial, dies at 55
Michael Sanft, the Las Vegas attorney who represented Duane “Keffe D” Davis in his conviction for the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, has died at 55.
Morristown-Hamblen Humane Society floods overnight after taking in animals from cruelty case
Shelter leaders also said they helped out with a cruelty case Friday night, where they took in 13 cats and one dog.
Storms, snow and early-season frost possible across parts of the US, NOAA outlook says
The National Weather Service’s Week-2 Hazards Outlook flags potential heavy rain, mountain snow and strong winds in the West.
2 skydivers die after colliding near landing during jump in Southern California
Two experienced skydivers died after colliding shortly before landing during a jump over Lake Elsinore, California, officials said.
FDA classifies Lidl gelato recall as most serious category over listeria risk
Lidl is recalling a batch of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato after testing found possible listeria contamination. No illnesses have been reported.
Did anyone win the Mega Millions $505M jackpot? Winning numbers for Friday, Nov. 6
Here are the winning numbers for Friday's $505 million Mega Millions jackpot.
Lenoir City neighbors voice concerns over rail line downtown, citing damage to vehicles
Residents have reported bottoming out their cars at the C Street railroad crossing, owned and operated by Norfolk Southern Railroad.
New documentary will explore the terror plot behind canceled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna
A new documentary will examine the culture behind the terror plot that led to the cancellation of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna, and how fans responded.
EMS: 5 people hospitalized after head-on crash with Monroe County ambulance on New Highway 68
Monroe County EMS said five people were injured after an ambulance crashed and rolled onto its side while carrying a patient to the hospital.
Blount County Schools releases report from investigation into former high school football coach Joseph Osovet
The former Heritage High School head football coach will be suspended and reassigned after a BCS investigation says he interfered with concussion protocols.
NASA's Artemis II rocket may have punched a hole in the atmosphere, here's how it could impact GPS signals
NASA's Artemis II rocket launch may have disrupted the ionosphere, causing GPS disturbances, researchers suggest. The true impact remains unclear.
Adam Driver reveals whether he'll be in the 'Girls' revival
Almost a month after the "Girls" revival was announced, Adam Driver addressed whether he will reprise his character in the HBO show.
Maryville community comes together after family home burns down
A family is transforming a garage after a fire burned down their Maryville home. Community members are helping them rebuild.
Toilet rats? Oregon county officials send residents spiraling with comic recommending slippery solution
With winter weather approaching, it's a household surprise nobody wants. Here's what one county in Oregon says you should do if it happens.
Amtrak is changing its policy to allow unloaded guns aboard more trains
Amtrak is amending its policy to allow more passengers to bring unloaded firearms aboard some of its trains.
Desert icons collapse as southwestern US gets pummeled with rain and flooding
Two iconic rock formations that long attracted tourists and photographers to a remote part of New Mexico have collapsed after record rainfall.
Cocke County certifies tie between in-laws for final Parrottsville commission seat
Mayor Gayla Ann Hommel and Commissioner Ronnie Hommel each received 38 votes. The town commission will now decide how to settle the tie.
Karns High School football coach resigns after TSSAA recruiting violation investigation
Karns High School's football coach Lee Warren has resigned weeks after a TSSAA investigation found he participated in a Level 3 recruiting violation.
'The Bachelor' is returning in 2027 after nearly 2 years off the air
ABC set a March 2027 premiere for “The Bachelor” Season 30, the franchise’s first season since early 2025 and its first since the scrapped “Bachelorette.”
Panda fans flock to Zoo Atlanta for the debut of Ping Ping and Fu Shuang
Pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang made their public debut at Zoo Atlanta for their adoring fans.
Big South Fork wildfire estimated at 220 acres, 100% containment
Officials said no homes are currently threatened but temporary closures are still in effect.
TBI charges 2 Fentress County caregivers in 2024 death of 'vulnerable adult'
Deborah Viola and Deborah Laraway, a sister and mother, served as Andrew Willis' caregivers. Now, they are indicted on murder and fraud charges, among others.
Cornell faculty vote ‘no confidence’ in university leadership after alleged fraternity gang rape
Cornell University's Faculty Senate approved a resolution declaring “no confidence” in the school's top leaders.
7-year-old boy breaks world record at Nashville Half Marathon
Tom Black completed the Nashville Half Marathon in 1 hour and 39 minutes, the fastest time of any 7-year-old.
Burger King begins countdown for one of its highly anticipated items for holiday season
Burger King began its countdown for one of its highly anticipated item for the holiday season.
Young adults are betting billions on prediction apps. Here's what parents should know.
Young adults ages 18 to 21 traded billions on Kalshi. A Mass General Brigham doctor explains the risk to young brains and the signs parents should watch.
Two Dollywood-themed flights take off, carrying travelers from Orlando to Knoxville
Dollywood partnered with Allegiant to launch the flights. After the first flight sold out, they launched another: Flight #2925.
Trump selects Stephen Miller as new White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles
President Donald Trump selected Stephen Miller as the new White House chief of staff days after the midterm election.
East Tennessee lawmaker files bill to put Dolly Parton statue at State Capitol
State Rep. Sam McKenzie, D-Knoxville, filed the bill Nov. 4, proposing a plan to place a statue of the East Tennessee Songbird on the Capitol grounds.
'I made a mistake': Martha Stewart addresses Halloween costume backlash on 'TODAY'
Martha Stewart addressed the backlash about her Halloween costume with Craig Melvin on "TODAY."
Father of co-pilot defends daughter's legacy in fatal Florida plane crash
The family of Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, 20, is pushing back against online criticism over whether she had enough experience to be in the cockpit of a Learjet.