The controversial bill would allow teachers to conceal carry firearms on school grounds if certain conditions are met.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Maryville chef has been accused of shoplifting meat from a Knoxville grocery store to serve at his restaurant, according to court records. Those records state that some of the stolen items were taken in his pants. On Thursday, Clement Milanzi was taken into custody on a charge of theft of […]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — East Tennessee native and comedian Leanne Morgan has landed a sitcom on Netflix, according to a report by the Hollywood Reporter. The entertainment magazine reported that Morgan would star in the untitled comedy she co-created with Chuck Lorre and Susan McMartin, revolving around the comedian as her “husband leaves her for […]

The Food and Drug Administration has found that about 1 in 5 samples of retail milk contain traces of highly contagious bird flu, though these findings may not be indicative of an infectious risk to consumers.

Using a dummy to drive in the carpool lane is an old trick that law enforcement is well aware of, but that didn’t stop a motorist in Southern California from trying it anyway.

(The Hill) – South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) in a forthcoming book describes shooting a family dog after a hunting trip, according to a report in The Guardian, which obtained a copy of the book, “No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward.” In the book, […]

A healthcare worker from Morristown has been accused of stealing pain medication from a patient's home, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Several construction projects are expected to impact drivers in East Tennessee this weekend. WATE’s Bo Williams has what you need to know about road work expected this weekend. A traffic advisory has been issued for the Sevier County Heritage Day special event. On Saturday, April 27, Court Avenue, between Bruce Street […]

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Tick season is here. From now through the summer, the tiny bloodsucking arachnids can be found in great numbers anywhere there is tall grass or brush. Ticks are second only to mosquitoes in the spread of disease to humans. If you spend time outdoors, there are precautions you can take to […]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Indya Kincannon delivered her 2024 State of the City address on Friday to local leaders and the Knoxville community.  Kincannon is in her second term as mayor. She spoke about the city budget, upcoming projects and her priorities for the city for 2024-25.  The budget totals $461.6 million, which is roughly […]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — An investigation is underway after a deadly shooting at a West Knoxville apartment late Thursday night, according to the Knoxville Police Department. KPD shared that at 9:30 p.m. on April 25, officers were sent to an apartment at 3210 Atchley Ridge Way in regards to a deceased person. On scene, they […]

A cargo ship passed through a new deep-water channel in Baltimore on Thursday, the first to cross the new channel since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed last month, shutting down most traffic in the Port of Baltimore.

A high school athletic director in Maryland has been accused of using artificial intelligence to impersonate a principal on an audio recording that included racist and antisemitic comments, authorities said Thursday.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Knoxville Fire Department crews responded to a house fire early Friday morning, where the South Knoxville home was reportedly occupied by 11 people and 13 dogs. One person was taken into custody by Knoxville Police after they allegedly shot one of the dogs and one of the dogs was found dead. […]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A man has died after he was struck by a vehicle along Chapman Highway overnight Friday, according to the Knoxville Police Department. The search for the involved vehicle, believed to be a black sports utility vehicle (SUV), was underway as of 6 a.m. Friday. KPD shared to its social media Friday […]

The Knoxville Transportation Authority on Thursday voted to approve the changes to bus routes and timetables as part of the KAT Reimagined plan.

Tennessee's GOP-controlled General Assembly on Thursday adjourned for the year, concluding months of tense political infighting that doomed Republican Gov. Bill Lee's universal school voucher push. But a bill allowing some teachers to carry firearms in public schools and one adding a nearly $2 billion tax cut and refund for businesses received last-minute approval.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a $138.7 million settlement with the more than 100 assault survivors of disgraced Olympic Team USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar over allegations the department failed to investigate sexual assault accusations against him.

Airlines will soon be required to give you money back if they cancel your flight, delay you, make major changes to the itinerary, or don't deliver your checked bags on time.

In court filings, attorneys for the city of Baltimore claimed the owner of the container ship Dali, along with its operators, were "grossly and potentially criminally negligent."