Two East Tennesseans are back home after a trip to Abu Dhabi was disrupted when war broke out in Iran, just north of the Persian Gulf.

Danishka Sibaja Mejia was murdered at a South Knoxville home in April 2024, just one day after she reported a sexual assault.

AAA said the national average is up 48 cents from last week to $3.48 per gallon.

Animal control safely removed the deer from the premises and released it back into the wild outside of city limits.

The Grainger County Sheriff’s Office said Randall Turner was wanted in Hamblen County for failure to appear in connection to sex crime charges.

FIRST ALERT: Isolated showers or a stray storm Tuesday morning

Joe Doninger, director of business development for KTG Bus, said fuel costs account for about 20% of the company’s operating expenses in Tennessee, compared to 11% at its locations in other states.

THP said the bicyclist injured in the crash had to be taken to a local hospital for treatment.

The employees said they tried to offer fries but he reportedly objected and said they “they shouldn’t tell him what to do” and demanded wings.

The arson case against Jeffery Cicirelli has been dismissed and he’s been released from custody, according to Dustin Click with the district attorney’s office.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Unidentified Human Remains DNA Initiative has led to a breakthrough in another Knoxville cold case.

A bill that could change how prescription drugs are sold in Tennessee is generating significant debate at the state capitol — and dividing lawmakers along very different lines of concern.

The TBI issued a Silver Alert for the 58-year-old man on Sunday night.

If an agreement is not reached DISH will pull WVLT from its lineup Tuesday evening.

FBI Atlanta says the investigation found no credible threat, and no charges were filed.

The 58-year-old man reportedly has a medical condition and may need help getting home.

Iran names former supreme leader’s son to succeed him

Employees and families mark 100 days on the slopes. Now, it is time for Spring.

Meteorologist Sydney Sullivan has a look at the impacts from rain and storms on the way.

Crude oil prices spike near $120 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping

100-year-old WWII veteran becomes oldest organ donor in US history

Woman admitted to making more than 1,700 fraudulent Home Depot returns, prosecutors say

Wright State ends Tennessee’s six-game winning streak

Lady Vols overcome four-run deficit for second straight day

Loudon County Dispatch received a call from a Tellico Village resident reporting that her husband was armed with a pistol and making suicidal threats.

A Tennessee man lost nearly $40,000 to “sophisticated scammers” in a single day this week, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office said.

The motorcyclist was critically injured in the crash, Anderson County Sheriff Russell Barker said.

The motorcyclist passed away Sunday morning, Barker said.

A Tennessee woman died Saturday shortly after arriving at the Hopkinsville, Kentucky jail, according to WKDZ Radio.

Paul Preece, Jr. is being held at Knox County Jail on a $150,000 bond.

Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore, the retired NASA astronaut, gave clarity about the rumor of the possibility of him running for governor.

Corey Parker, ‘Will & Grace’ and ‘Friday the 13th’ actor, dies at 60, reports say

The teen told officers he had alcohol and THC before the crash.

$2 million bond set for mother accused of killing 2 young daughters, burying bodies in suitcases

Proposed bill would penalize employers, remove truck drivers who can’t speak English well enough to understand road signs

Public tips lead to arrest of man accused of raping 94-year-old woman

Man hailed as ‘highway hero’ after video shows him safely stopping unconscious driver

Teen survives getting hit by pickup truck, reunites with first responders who saved him

Tennessee saw its losing streak reach seven games, falling to Alabama in the second round of the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament.

Saturday’s Tennessee baseball game has been moved to 3 p.m.

Tennessee improved its record to 21-0

A Georgia man who authorities say ran an organized and violent theft ring across multiple states has pleaded guilty mid-trial.

Young Williams says event helps fund programs and connect families with resources

Knoxville comic con brings dozens of vendors and big-name creators to Rothchild Catering and Conference Center

Family members are remembering Bryson Cottongim, a 19-year-old Clay County native who was killed while working as a lineman in Harlan County earlier this week.

Alex Brots was driving a car that crashed on Bent Road in Kodak at around 2:30 a.m. on Nov. 29.

FBI Atlanta says investigation found no credible threat and no charges were filed.

Vols outscored Raiders 3-0 over final four innings

Vols will secure double-bye at SEC Tourney with win over Vandy

During the course of his career, Axel was part of 644 deployments, 320 arrests and 266 drug detections.