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I-75N reopens in Anderson County after closure due to diesel spill
I-75N reopens in Anderson County after closure due to diesel spill
ROCKY TOP, Tenn. (WATE) — Northbound I-75 has reopened to traffic after it was shut down Thursday morning near Highway 441 in Rocky Top because of a diesel spill. The Anderson County Sheriff’…
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February 5, 2026 at 1:15 PM
I-75N reopens in Anderson County after closure due to diesel spill
3 Valentine's Day gifts on a budget in Knoxville
3 Valentine’s Day gifts on a budget in Knoxville
It’s not a great time to spend a lot of money, but there’s a lot you can do to keep the romance alive for Valentine’s Day without breaking the budget. With the help of Visit Knoxv…
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February 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM
3 Valentine's Day gifts on a budget in Knoxville
Tennessee's expanded recess requirement could face tweaks thanks to new bill
Tennessee’s expanded recess requirement could face tweaks thanks to new bill
A newly-filed bill could make some tweaks to a recently-passed law that expanded required recess time for elementary students.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Tennessee's expanded recess requirement could face tweaks thanks to new bill
Knox Catholic offensive lineman signs with Tennessee
Knox Catholic offensive lineman signs with Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee football added a local product to its 2026 recruiting class Wednesday, as Knox Catholic senior offensive lineman Jeremy George-El signed with the Volunteers Wedn…
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February 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Knox Catholic offensive lineman signs with Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Health reported on Wednesday that there were 29 weather-related deaths across the state following recent winter storms, including 10 East Tennessee fatalities.
TEMA reports 10 East Tennessee fatalities after winter weather
The Tennessee Department of Health reported on Wednesday that there were 29 weather-related deaths across the state following recent winter storms, including 10 East Tennessee fatalities.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:02 AM
The Tennessee Department of Health reported on Wednesday that there were 29 weather-related deaths across the state following recent winter storms, including 10 East Tennessee fatalities.
No one wants to get fired, and no one wants to hear it secondhand. Just ask the nurses working in the Labor and Delivery department at Sweetwater Hospital Association.
Nurses speak out as Sweetwater Hospital closes labor and delivery department
No one wants to get fired, and no one wants to hear it secondhand. Just ask the nurses working in the Labor and Delivery department at Sweetwater Hospital Association.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:47 AM
No one wants to get fired, and no one wants to hear it secondhand. Just ask the nurses working in the Labor and Delivery department at Sweetwater Hospital Association.
Anakeesta is hosting a job fair on Feb. 10 at its human resources offices in Gatlinburg to staff multiple departments at the mountaintop adventure park. The event is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 320 East Parkway.
Anakeesta hosts job fair as attraction undergoes $100 million expansion
Anakeesta is hosting a job fair on Feb. 10 at its human resources offices in Gatlinburg to staff multiple departments at the mountaintop adventure park. The event is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. t…
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February 5, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Anakeesta is hosting a job fair on Feb. 10 at its human resources offices in Gatlinburg to staff multiple departments at the mountaintop adventure park. The event is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 320 East Parkway.
A man from Kodak posing as a contractor has taken money from another customer, but failed to complete his work. What 6 News was told about Samuel Coleman from one of his customers a few months ago matches up with another customer who did business with Coleman nearly a year ago.
Knoxville man loses around $7,000 after contractor never finishes job
A man from Kodak posing as a contractor has taken money from another customer, but failed to complete his work. What 6 News was told about Samuel Coleman from one of his customers a few months ago …
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February 4, 2026 at 11:11 PM
A man from Kodak posing as a contractor has taken money from another customer, but failed to complete his work. What 6 News was told about Samuel Coleman from one of his customers a few months ago matches up with another customer who did business with Coleman nearly a year ago.
Some Jefferson County residents are still experiencing low water pressure or no water at all following issues with Jefferson City's water supply.
Jefferson City residents say water pressure issues existed long before current outage
Some Jefferson County residents are still experiencing low water pressure or no water at all following issues with Jefferson City’s water supply.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Some Jefferson County residents are still experiencing low water pressure or no water at all following issues with Jefferson City's water supply.
KUB has a system in place to identify and repair water main breaks, which can take several hours to days depending on the damage.
How Knoxville Utilities Board repairs water main breaks
KUB has a system in place to identify and repair water main breaks, which can take several hours to days depending on the damage.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:41 PM
KUB has a system in place to identify and repair water main breaks, which can take several hours to days depending on the damage.
The long-serving president of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame is retiring.
Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame president to retire after 23 years
The long-serving president of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame is retiring.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:56 PM
The long-serving president of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame is retiring.
A former Cumberland County deputy has been indicted on rape charges following an investigation that began in October.
TBI: Former Cumberland County deputy charged with rape of a vulnerable adult
A former Cumberland County deputy has been indicted on rape charges following an investigation that began in October.
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February 4, 2026 at 6:09 PM
A former Cumberland County deputy has been indicted on rape charges following an investigation that began in October.
A Knoxville man wanted in connection to a domestic assault that happened in June has been arrested after officers saw him getting into an rideshare vehicle near Downtown Knoxville Tuesday afternoon, Knoxville Police said.
Man wanted after 2025 domestic assault arrested by Knoxville Police
A Knoxville man wanted in connection to a domestic assault that happened in June has been arrested after officers saw him getting into an rideshare vehicle near Downtown Knoxville Tuesday afternoon…
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February 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
A Knoxville man wanted in connection to a domestic assault that happened in June has been arrested after officers saw him getting into an rideshare vehicle near Downtown Knoxville Tuesday afternoon, Knoxville Police said.
A Knox County Chancery Court Judge has stepped in and granted Tennessee Quarterback Joey Aguilar a temporary restraining order against the NCAA after Aguilar filed a local lawsuit seeking an additional year of eligibility.
Knox County judge grants Joey Aguilar a temporary restraining order against NCAA
A Knox County Chancery Court Judge has stepped in and granted Tennessee Quarterback Joey Aguilar a temporary restraining order against the NCAA after Aguilar filed a local lawsuit seeking an additi…
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February 4, 2026 at 4:15 PM
A Knox County Chancery Court Judge has stepped in and granted Tennessee Quarterback Joey Aguilar a temporary restraining order against the NCAA after Aguilar filed a local lawsuit seeking an additional year of eligibility.
A Loudon County Schools teacher was arrested after a 12-year-old student told a principal in January they were kicked in the buttocks by the teacher during a school day, according to an arrest warrant.
Loudon County teacher charged, accused of kicking 12-year-old student
A Loudon County Schools teacher was arrested after a 12-year-old student told a principal in January they were kicked in the buttocks by the teacher during a school day, according to an arrest warr…
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February 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM
A Loudon County Schools teacher was arrested after a 12-year-old student told a principal in January they were kicked in the buttocks by the teacher during a school day, according to an arrest warrant.
A Knoxville-based building maintenance company has filed a notice that it plans to lay off more than 150 of its employees at the end of March.
Knoxville company to lay off more than 150 employees
A Knoxville-based building maintenance company has filed a notice that it plans to lay off more than 150 of its employees at the end of March.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:45 PM
A Knoxville-based building maintenance company has filed a notice that it plans to lay off more than 150 of its employees at the end of March.
An overturned tractor-trailer has caused one lane of I-40 West to be closed in part of Roane County and will require an extensive cleanup, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
Overturned tractor-trailer on I-40 West in Roane County to require ‘extensive cleanup’
An overturned tractor-trailer has caused one lane of I-40 West to be closed in part of Roane County and will require an extensive cleanup, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
An overturned tractor-trailer has caused one lane of I-40 West to be closed in part of Roane County and will require an extensive cleanup, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
Jefferson County residents frustrated by water outage due to plant issues
Jefferson County residents frustrated by water outage due to plant issues
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Some residents in Jefferson County found themselves without water Tuesday as Jefferson City Water shut off services to the Shady Grove Utility District at 9 am. The util…
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February 3, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Jefferson County residents frustrated by water outage due to plant issues
The mouthwash was distributed nationwide in stores and online. https://www.wate.com/news/recalls/over-80000-bottles-of-mouthwash-recalled-nationwide-due-to-label-issue/
February 3, 2026 at 9:13 PM
The mouthwash was distributed nationwide in stores and online. https://www.wate.com/news/recalls/over-80000-bottles-of-mouthwash-recalled-nationwide-due-to-label-issue/
Rain returned to the region late Tuesday afternoon, and we will see some lingering rain showers through the evening hours as well. https://www.wate.com/weather-news/wate-weather/rain-showers-taper-off-later-tonight-but-a-few-see-some-light-snow-later-wednesday-afternoon-evening/
February 3, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Rain returned to the region late Tuesday afternoon, and we will see some lingering rain showers through the evening hours as well. https://www.wate.com/weather-news/wate-weather/rain-showers-taper-off-later-tonight-but-a-few-see-some-light-snow-later-wednesday-afternoon-evening/
The annual Orange & White Game will take place on Saturday, April 11, at Neyland Stadium. This year, admission is set to be free.
Tennessee fans can attend 2026 Orange & White Game for free
The annual Orange & White Game will take place on Saturday, April 11, at Neyland Stadium. This year, admission is set to be free.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:54 PM
The annual Orange & White Game will take place on Saturday, April 11, at Neyland Stadium. This year, admission is set to be free.
"We've had to leave cars, but we'd rather be more concerned about the safety of the person that's in it than we are about where the car's at," said Cocke County Sheriff CJ Ball
February 3, 2026 at 12:03 PM
"We've had to leave cars, but we'd rather be more concerned about the safety of the person that's in it than we are about where the car's at," said Cocke County Sheriff CJ Ball
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing after she didn’t show up to church near her Arizona home. https://www.wate.com/news/national/whats-known-about-the-search-for-today-host-savannah-guthries-mother/
February 3, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing after she didn’t show up to church near her Arizona home. https://www.wate.com/news/national/whats-known-about-the-search-for-today-host-savannah-guthries-mother/
The last-minute negotiating came as Republican leaders were advancing a criminal contempt of Congress resolution through the House Rules Committee. https://www.wate.com/news/politics/clintons-agree-to-testify-in-house-epstein-investigation-before-contempt-of-congress-vote/
February 3, 2026 at 8:14 AM
The last-minute negotiating came as Republican leaders were advancing a criminal contempt of Congress resolution through the House Rules Committee. https://www.wate.com/news/politics/clintons-agree-to-testify-in-house-epstein-investigation-before-contempt-of-congress-vote/
A popular Knoxville donut shop announced on Monday it will be closing its doors after nearly a decade in business. https://www.wate.com/news/local-news/knoxville-donut-shop-status-dough-to-close-after-9-years/
February 3, 2026 at 3:27 AM
A popular Knoxville donut shop announced on Monday it will be closing its doors after nearly a decade in business. https://www.wate.com/news/local-news/knoxville-donut-shop-status-dough-to-close-after-9-years/