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The victim told police a man pulled up, said he was an Uber driver just getting off work, and offered her a free ride.
The Knoxville Police Department is reminding people to never get into a vehicle with “an unknown individual” after a reported assault in the Fort Sanders area.
23andMe has proposed a $30 million settlement over a class-action lawsuit filed in response to a 2023 data breach
23andMe first announced in Oct. 2023 that the site had been the victim of a “credential stuffing attack,” during which hackers were able to use previously obtained login credentials to access its c…
Sept. 22 marked the official start of fall, which typically means it’s about time to store your Citronella candles. However, the National Pest Management Association believes summer pests could stick around longer than usual: https://trib.al/ewIW8Xc
Find more of WATE Don Dare's investigations: https://www.wate.com/investigations/
The State Department is warning Americans to leave Lebanon as the risk of a regional war increases
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is sending additional troops to the Middle East in response to a sharp spike in violence between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon that has raised the risk of a grea…
The fourth annual Women’s Spectacular is coming to Pinnacle at Turkey Creek in front of Condado Taco this weekend! Find out how you can join the fun: https://trib.al/Nqkwntp
More than 30 Florida laws will be enacted on Oct. 1
There are more than 30 Florida laws that will go into effect on Oct. 1.
The rise in fees range between 12% and 28%, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). https://trib.al/QieP79L
The school will not be in session on Friday, however, MPD is warning the public to be aware of delays around the area
Law enforcement in Hamblen County will be at Morristown-Hamblen West High School for a joint training exercise on Friday, September 27.
The autopsy report lists Slone’s cause of death as “multiple blunt trauma,” adding the circumstances of his death were consistent with an accident.
The autopsy report for the East Tennessee judge, who was struck and killed on August 25, has been released.
It is a scene that unfortunately continues to play out too often; trains versus vehicles at railroad crossings. Tennessee ranks 12th nationally for highway-rail grade crossing collisions or collisions on railway crossings that are at the same level as the road. MORE: https://trib.al/vXh7qZM
Join us for a LIVE taping of Appalachia Sessions. Season 3 Episode 7 - W. B. Sims, Vacation Manor, Brit Taylor
“At Lonsdale Elementary School, we know that reading is a major key to success,” William Smith, Lonsdale Elementary School Principal, stated in a news release. “We are excited about this opportunity to provide all of our students with books to ensure that the love of literature continues beyond this school building and into the home.”
Opportunities with Literacy (OWL) Fest is coming to Knox County this week which means students can shop for free books as state leaders work to promote literacy among young readers.
It all traces back to a 2021 deal between the NFL and ESPN, which brings more games to ESPN and its fellow Disney-owned network, ABC.
This marks the first of four Monday night doubleheaders this season.
After nearly three years, the trial for the men charged in connection to the deadly attack of Memphis rapper Young Dolph is set to begin Monday morning
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — After nearly three years, the trial for the men charged in connection to the deadly attack of Memphis rapper Young Dolph is set to begin Monday morning. On November 17…
Live Updates | Monday’s hearing began with testimony from OceanGate’s Argentinian Co-Founder, Guillermo Sohnlein, who left the exploration company in 2013
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Monday’s hearing will begin with testimony from OceanGate’s Argentinian Co-Founder, Guillermo Sohnlein, who left the exploration company in 2013. Following Sohnlein,…
American companies haven’t adopted four-day weeks as broadly, but that could change
Companies exploring the option of letting employees work four days a week hope to reduce job burnout and retain talent seeking a better work-life balance, according to the chief executive of an org…
The man accused in the apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump wrote a note months earlier saying that he intended to kill the former president, the Justice Department disclosed Monday
WASHINGTON (AP) — The man accused in the apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump wrote a note months earlier saying that he intended to kill the former president, the Justice Department disc…
DEVELOPING | White Pine Police: One person shot in road rage incident
WHITE PINE, Tenn. (WATE) — The White Pine Police Department is investigating after “a road rage incident escalated to a shooting” early Monday morning near Interstate 81. One person was…
“For people who don't like to drink alcohol and want to enjoy the Oktoberfest as well, I think it's a good option."
The head brewmaster for the world’s oldest brewery, has a secret: He really likes alcohol-free beer.
The autumnal equinox is considered the first day of fall, but it's so much more than that
The celestial event happens every year around Sept. 22 or 23 in the Northern Hemisphere.
“I don't have to go out here and try to find someone to sell whatever I've got in my house to buy food,” one recipient said.
As the cost of living in East Tennessee continues to increase, one church in Anderson County is helping families with one of the most essential items.
Trump would be 82 by the 2028 election.
Former President Trump said this would be his last presidential campaign and he would not run in 2028 if he loses the race this November. In a Sunday interview on the television show “Full Me…
A federal agency is proposing permanently banning commercial truck traffic from one of the busiest ports of entry on the U.S.-Mexico border.
A federal agency is proposing permanently banning commercial truck traffic from the Bridge of the Americas in El Paso, U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, said on Friday.
Investigators said the six-year-old was taken to the East Coast where he ended up with a couple who raised him as if he were their own son.
Luis Armando Albino was 6 years old in 1951 when he was abducted while playing at an Oakland, California park. Now, more than seven decades later, Albino has been found alive.
Health officials are warning that in some cases, drinking unpasteurized apple cider can be harmful.
Fall is in the air, and apple orchards are selling cinnamon donuts and apple cider. But health officials are warning that in some cases, drinking unpasteurized apple cider can be harmful.
The Boar’s Head deli meat plant in Jarratt, Virginia, was shut down indefinitely earlier this month after being linked to a deadly listeria outbreak.
The Boar’s Head deli meat plant in Jarratt, Virginia, was shut down indefinitely after being linked to a deadly listeria outbreak.
Fall has officially begun, which means we’re just a few weeks away from one of America’s least favorite traditions
Fall has officially begun, which means we’re just a few weeks away from one of America’s least favorite traditions: the end of daylight saving time.
The short-term spending bill is Republican leadership’s latest attempt at avoiding an Oct. 1 government shutdown
House GOP leaders on Sunday unveiled a plan to keep the government funded for three months after Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) opening gambit to avoid a shutdown failed due to opposition fro…
Cassius Cash, a Memphis native, was named superintendent in 2014 and officially took over the role in February 2015.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Cassius Cash is leaving the National Park Service. He has been chosen as the new president and CEO of the Yosemite Conservancy.
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The fourth annual Women’s Spectacular is coming to Pinnacle at Turkey Creek in front of Condado Taco this weekend! Find out how you can join the fun: https://trib.al/Nqkwntp
Join us for a LIVE taping of Appalachia Sessions. Season 3 Episode 7 - W. B. Sims, Vacation Manor, Brit Taylor
6 News' Dominic Webster is at UT's campus ahead of the first of two sold-out Morgan Wallen concerts. MORE: https://trib.al/ylGcPZ8
So many veterans don't have the support they need. To combat this, several groups came together to put on a multi-county veterans resource fair in downtown Lenoir City earlier this week: https://trib.al/wLgs4LV
A second "moon" is headed our way - at least for a short amount of time. 6 News spoke with Paul Lewis, the director of UT's Space Science Outreach about the asteroid. Find out more: https://trib.al/dCTLs6N
6 News' Dominic Webster is in Blount County ahead of local leaders voting on whether or not to open a broader investigation into a former teacher accused of touching students in ways that made them feel uncomfortable. MORE: https://trib.al/rWV0Xbg
Lavita Hill, who is a tribal member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been working since 2022 to restore the name of the mountain. She told 6 News that she is still in disbelief but very grateful after the decision to officially restore the name: https://trib.al/vpoFbwj
As the weekend nears, WATE Margo Altshuler breaks down the latest forecast with Stan Smith TV. Stay up to date with the forecast: https://trib.al/L5eYoT
A body was found on Wednesday in Laurel County, 12 days after five people were injured in a highway shooting in the Exit 49 area. https://trib.al/I4kQJ1C
A body was found on Wednesday in Laurel County, 12 days after five people were injured in a highway shooting in the Exit 49 area. https://trib.al/7rDKm5f
A split-second decision that could make the difference between life and death: Molly O'Brien WATE recently went through Knoxville Police Department - TN's new training simulator, letting officers hone their skills before they hit the streets. WATCH: https://trib.al/bxC9RBU
Join us for a LIVE taping Appalachia Sessions. Season 3 Episode 5 - Amythyst Kiah, Cris Jacobs, TopHouse
Watch LIVE - Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, The Brothers Comatose, Troubadour Blue
As Storm Team 6 watches weekend storm chances, WATE Margo Altshuler breaks down the latest forecast with WATE Tearsa Smith. Stay up to date with the forecast: https://trib.al/L5eYoT
Molly O'Brien WATE is in Kentucky as the search for the suspect in the I-75 shooting continues. Find the latest: https://trib.al/5U1w9mB
Knox County School Superintendent Jon Rysewyk speaks as an investigation is underway into threats circulating on social media that name several area schools. MORE: https://trib.al/z5kQEOQ
The search for suspected I-75 shooter Joseph A. Couch is still underway in northern Laurel County. https://trib.al/FY4uxJ5
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