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The students will leave for California on Feb. 4 and return Feb. 9.
10 UT students to work behind the scenes at Super Bowl LX
The students will leave for California on Feb. 4 and return Feb. 9.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:03 AM
The students will leave for California on Feb. 4 and return Feb. 9.
The traffic pattern will be in place until late August 2026.
Bridge work on Loudon County highway to cause delays for months: TDOT
The traffic pattern will be in place until late August 2026.
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February 3, 2026 at 2:03 AM
The traffic pattern will be in place until late August 2026.
The lane closure will be in place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, according to TDOT.
Bridge repairs to impact traffic on I-40 in Loudon County, TDOT says
The lane closure will be in place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, according to TDOT.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:03 AM
The lane closure will be in place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, according to TDOT.
He’s titled his 2026 address “Tennessee: The Original Frontier.”
LIVE: Gov. Bill Lee delivers final State of the State address
He’s titled his 2026 address “Tennessee: The Original Frontier.”
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February 3, 2026 at 12:03 AM
He’s titled his 2026 address “Tennessee: The Original Frontier.”
According to Rural Metro, it went to 152 calls for service between Friday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 9 a.m.
Rural Metro Fire responds to more than 150 calls in Knox County during winter storm
According to Rural Metro, it went to 152 calls for service between Friday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 9 a.m.
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February 2, 2026 at 11:03 PM
According to Rural Metro, it went to 152 calls for service between Friday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 9 a.m.
THP said it responded to 26 crashes with injury in East Tennessee over the weekend.
Tennessee Highway Patrol responds to dozens of injury crashes, helps more than 100 drivers in East TN
THP said it responded to 26 crashes with injury in East Tennessee over the weekend.
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February 2, 2026 at 10:03 PM
THP said it responded to 26 crashes with injury in East Tennessee over the weekend.
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk has joined forces with Gov. Bill Lee to help Tennesseans without power.
Elon Musk donates hundreds of generators to Tennesseans still without power after winter storm
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk has joined forces with Gov. Bill Lee to help Tennesseans without power.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk has joined forces with Gov. Bill Lee to help Tennesseans without power.
Doing this does not guarantee help, but it is important in helping state and local officials assess impacts and identify potential needs, according to TEMA.
State urging Tennesseans to report damages following historic ice storm
Doing this does not guarantee help, but it is important in helping state and local officials assess impacts and identify potential needs, according to TEMA.
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February 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Doing this does not guarantee help, but it is important in helping state and local officials assess impacts and identify potential needs, according to TEMA.
Campbell County Sheriff Wayne Barton has been hospitalized, according to the sheriff’s office.
Campbell County sheriff hospitalized after medical emergency
Campbell County Sheriff Wayne Barton has been hospitalized, according to the sheriff’s office.
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February 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Campbell County Sheriff Wayne Barton has been hospitalized, according to the sheriff’s office.
Water issues in Jefferson City are expect to last for quite some time as city officials work to replace faulty filtration membranes at the city’s water treatment plant.
‘Not expected to be a quick fix’ | Jefferson City seeing water issues, outages
Water issues in Jefferson City are expect to last for quite some time as city officials work to replace faulty filtration membranes at the city’s water treatment plant.
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February 2, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Water issues in Jefferson City are expect to last for quite some time as city officials work to replace faulty filtration membranes at the city’s water treatment plant.
Mayor Freddie O’Connell issued an executive order creating the commission on Monday, nine days after thousands lost power in the Nashville area.
Nashville mayor creates commission to review NES storm preparation, response efforts
Mayor Freddie O’Connell issued an executive order creating the commission on Monday, nine days after thousands lost power in the Nashville area.
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February 2, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Mayor Freddie O’Connell issued an executive order creating the commission on Monday, nine days after thousands lost power in the Nashville area.
First Alert Weather Days are in effect after a winter storm brought historic levels of snow, sleet and ice to Middle Tennessee.
Ice, power outages linger throughout Middle Tennessee one week after deadly winter storm
First Alert Weather Days are in effect after a winter storm brought historic levels of snow, sleet and ice to Middle Tennessee.
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February 2, 2026 at 4:01 PM
First Alert Weather Days are in effect after a winter storm brought historic levels of snow, sleet and ice to Middle Tennessee.
Five people and five dogs have been displaced after a Knoxville house fire, according to the Knoxville Fire Department.
Five people, 5 dogs displaced by Knoxville house fire
Five people and five dogs have been displaced after a Knoxville house fire, according to the Knoxville Fire Department.
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February 2, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Five people and five dogs have been displaced after a Knoxville house fire, according to the Knoxville Fire Department.
On X, KPD officials said crews with the Knoxville Utilities Board were on scene assessing the situation.
Knoxville police: Water main break causes flooding in Fort Sanders
On X, KPD officials said crews with the Knoxville Utilities Board were on scene assessing the situation.
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February 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM
On X, KPD officials said crews with the Knoxville Utilities Board were on scene assessing the situation.
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency reports that the death toll is now at 23.
Death toll rises one week after winter storm hit Tennessee
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency reports that the death toll is now at 23.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency reports that the death toll is now at 23.
Organization is trying to help healers amid Oregon nursing shortage
Organization is trying to help healers amid Oregon nursing shortage
Oregon faces a nursing crisis that experts say stems not from a lack of licensed nurses, but from workplace conditions that drive healthcare workers away from frontline positions.
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February 2, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Organization is trying to help healers amid Oregon nursing shortage
Meteorologist Sydney Sullivan has a look at when we finally warm up and latest timing of our next system.
Continued cold following January snow
Meteorologist Sydney Sullivan has a look at when we finally warm up and latest timing of our next system.
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February 2, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Meteorologist Sydney Sullivan has a look at when we finally warm up and latest timing of our next system.
Teen shot in the face gets a second chance to smile as surgeon uses AI to rebuild her jaw
Teen shot in the face gets a second chance to smile as surgeon uses AI to rebuild her jaw
Doctors used artificial intelligence to reconstruct the jaw of a 17-year-old who was allegedly shot in the face by her mother's ex-boyfriend.
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February 2, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Teen shot in the face gets a second chance to smile as surgeon uses AI to rebuild her jaw
Tennessee resumes SEC play on Thursday against Georgia.
#15 Tennessee crumbles in second half as #1 UConn outlasts Lady Vols, 96-66
Tennessee resumes SEC play on Thursday against Georgia.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Tennessee resumes SEC play on Thursday against Georgia.
Two Illinois men were arrested early Saturday morning after attempting to pick up a 17-year-old girl without her parents’ consent, according to Laurel County Sheriff John Root.
Two Illinois men arrested in Laurel County for attempted kidnapping of minor
Two Illinois men were arrested early Saturday morning after attempting to pick up a 17-year-old girl without her parents’ consent, according to Laurel County Sheriff John Root.
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February 2, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Two Illinois men were arrested early Saturday morning after attempting to pick up a 17-year-old girl without her parents’ consent, according to Laurel County Sheriff John Root.
Animal Rescue Corp said it raced against the cold and dusk Friday night to rescue 42 Pomsky and other “designer” dogs and puppies from a breeder’s property in DeKalb County.
Animal Rescue Corps rescues more than 40 dogs, puppies caged on TN property in bitter cold
Animal Rescue Corp said it raced against the cold and dusk Friday night to rescue 42 Pomsky and other “designer” dogs and puppies from a breeder’s property in DeKalb County.
www.wvlt.tv
February 2, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Animal Rescue Corp said it raced against the cold and dusk Friday night to rescue 42 Pomsky and other “designer” dogs and puppies from a breeder’s property in DeKalb County.
TEMA said the survey will help the state understand the types and extent of damage across Tennessee.
State launches self-report damage survey for homes impacted by winter storm
TEMA said the survey will help the state understand the types and extent of damage across Tennessee.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:03 AM
TEMA said the survey will help the state understand the types and extent of damage across Tennessee.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about the dangers bodies of water pose during freezing temperatures after two young brothers fell into a frigid pond Friday night.
Two children, SCSO deputy hospitalized after rescue from freezing pond
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about the dangers bodies of water pose during freezing temperatures after two young brothers fell into a frigid pond Friday night.
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February 2, 2026 at 12:03 AM
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about the dangers bodies of water pose during freezing temperatures after two young brothers fell into a frigid pond Friday night.
When detectives spoke to the suspect at the car wash, he allegedly said he gave her the number from his phone and “did not know where he got the number from.”
Man charged after scamming woman at Knoxville car wash, report says
When detectives spoke to the suspect at the car wash, he allegedly said he gave her the number from his phone and “did not know where he got the number from.”
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February 1, 2026 at 11:03 PM
When detectives spoke to the suspect at the car wash, he allegedly said he gave her the number from his phone and “did not know where he got the number from.”
Knoxville Area Transit, better known as KAT, buses will start their routes late and operate on the city’s Severe Snow Routes Monday.
KAT buses to delay start of service Monday, operate on snow routes through Knoxville
Knoxville Area Transit, better known as KAT, buses will start their routes late and operate on the city’s Severe Snow Routes Monday.
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February 1, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Knoxville Area Transit, better known as KAT, buses will start their routes late and operate on the city’s Severe Snow Routes Monday.