The Biden administration on Thursday cracked down on planet-warming emissions and other pollution from power plants, aiming to make these power sources more environmentally friendly. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Thursday it had finalized a suite of rules that aim to cut the plants’ pollution. One such rule, which regulates greenhouse gas emissions […]
The University of Tennessee Police Department is searching for a 17-year-old student and is asking the public to share any information on his whereabouts.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Educators at Oak Ridge Schools will not be among those in Tennessee allowed to carry concealed firearms in schools after the governor signed legislation last week. A statement shared by a communications specialist with Oak Ridge Schools on Monday says the following: While Governor Lee has signed the legislation allowing […]
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Nine protesters were arrested on the University of Tennessee campus Thursday night. The university tells WATE 6 On Your Side that they were in a crowd that was gathered on the law school lawn in violation of the university’s events policy, and that they were trespassing. UT adds the crowd was handed […]
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — With wins on both Friday and Saturday against Alabama, the Lady Vols had a chance to secure their third SEC sweep of the year. However, the Crimson Tide’s Kristen White beat the throw to first for what would have been Alabama’s third out of the fifth inning. That play allowed Kenleigh […]
As part of the creation of the Fair Housing Equity Plan, the City of Knoxville Office of Housing and Neighborhood Development held a public meeting to gain feedback from the community.
One woman was taken into custody Saturday after she allegedly told Knoxville Police officers a false name when she and others were found at a South Knoxville home that had caught fire Friday.
Following the retirement of Tennessee Lady Vol great Candace Parker, Chicago Sky forward Isabelle Harrison is now the only active WNBA player who was coached by the legendary Pat Summitt.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Both Vol and Lady Vol tennis will be hosting a regional in the NCAA Tournament. The men’s team clinched their sixth straight NCAA Tournament appearance by earning the No. 7 overall seed. Tennessee will host ETSU, Memphis and North Carolina with their first matchup being against the Buccanneers on Friday at […]
An investigation is underway after a woman was shot in the foot at McFee Park in Farragut. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office shared that the incident is believed to be accidental at this time.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — WATE’s Free Shred Day is just around the corner, and here’s what you need to know to dispose of your personal documents on May 4. Shred Day is happening at WATE in Knoxville on Saturday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to noon. Why should I shred? There are quite a few […]
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Two West Knoxville hotels were targeted in a string of car burglaries. As of Monday morning, the Knoxville Police Department received 23 reports of car burglaries that took place at Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn in Cedar Bluff. “Early Sunday morning, we responded out to the Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn […]
Several people have been transported as a precaution as crews work the scene of a gas leak at the Sam’s Club in East Knoxville, according to Knoxville Fire Department spokesperson Mark Wilbanks.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knoxville Ice Bears have lost another coach after Andrew Harrison resigned as Interim Head Coach. The team shared that the search for a new head coach is already underway. Harrison became the coach to replace Brent Clarke, who resigned on November 5 after not winning a single game in his […]
WHITE PINE, Tenn. (WATE) – The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a reported stabbing along Old Airport Road Sunday. According to a social media post shared by JCSO, on April 28, JCSO deputies were dispatched to an address on Old Airport Road in White Pine on a disturbance call. The victim told deputies […]