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December 2, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Operation Honor Guard Day of Giving is underway, and we are collecting donations across East Tennessee! Call 865-582-4985 to donate and visit our website to find locations: https://wate.com/news/operation-honor-guard-news/wate-operation-honor-guard-day-of-giving-fundraiser-underway/.
December 2, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Operation Honor Guard Day of Giving is underway, and we are collecting donations across East Tennessee! Call 865-582-4985 to donate and visit our website to find locations: https://wate.com/news/operation-honor-guard-news/wate-operation-honor-guard-day-of-giving-fundraiser-underway/.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Off to a great start for @[1721730321399332] Day of Giving! WATE is proud to once again partner with OHG for this annual donation drive. Call 865-582-4985 to donate.
What is your favorite and least favorite Thanksgiving side dish? We asked the newsroom to see what topped the list at the station.
#Thanksgiving #Thanksgivingfood #Holidayseason
#Thanksgiving #Thanksgivingfood #Holidayseason
November 27, 2025 at 12:49 PM
What is your favorite and least favorite Thanksgiving side dish? We asked the newsroom to see what topped the list at the station.
#Thanksgiving #Thanksgivingfood #Holidayseason
#Thanksgiving #Thanksgivingfood #Holidayseason
Country singer Luke Combs has announced a performance at Neyland Stadium in May 2026, as part of his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour. https://www.wate.com/entertainment/luke-combs-to-perform-at-neyland-stadium-in-2026/
October 9, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Country singer Luke Combs has announced a performance at Neyland Stadium in May 2026, as part of his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour. https://www.wate.com/entertainment/luke-combs-to-perform-at-neyland-stadium-in-2026/
The proposal is aimed at resolving a long-running effort to wrest TikTok’s U.S. operations from its Beijing-based parent company because of national security concerns https://www.wate.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-oracle-will-manage-tiktoks-algorithm-for-us-users-under-trump-administration-deal/
September 23, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The proposal is aimed at resolving a long-running effort to wrest TikTok’s U.S. operations from its Beijing-based parent company because of national security concerns https://www.wate.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-oracle-will-manage-tiktoks-algorithm-for-us-users-under-trump-administration-deal/
A man faces charges of attempted first-degree murder after he allegedly tried to set a camper on fire with a woman inside on Sunday, court records said.
https://www.wate.com/news/monroe-county-news/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-arson-in-madisonville/
https://www.wate.com/news/monroe-county-news/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-arson-in-madisonville/
September 23, 2025 at 2:04 PM
A man faces charges of attempted first-degree murder after he allegedly tried to set a camper on fire with a woman inside on Sunday, court records said.
https://www.wate.com/news/monroe-county-news/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-arson-in-madisonville/
https://www.wate.com/news/monroe-county-news/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-arson-in-madisonville/
TN's Attorney General has opened a civil investigation into one of the state's largest contractors. https://www.wate.com/news/tennessee/tennessee-attorney-general-investigating-deloitte-over-diversity-practices/
September 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
TN's Attorney General has opened a civil investigation into one of the state's largest contractors. https://www.wate.com/news/tennessee/tennessee-attorney-general-investigating-deloitte-over-diversity-practices/
A Tennessee lawmaker is considering suing the DOE over unanswered and ignored public records requests on the new school voucher program https://www.wate.com/news/education-schools/what-are-you-actually-hiding-tennessee-lawmaker-weighs-lawsuit-over-school-voucher-transparency-parents-praise-program/
September 23, 2025 at 12:13 PM
A Tennessee lawmaker is considering suing the DOE over unanswered and ignored public records requests on the new school voucher program https://www.wate.com/news/education-schools/what-are-you-actually-hiding-tennessee-lawmaker-weighs-lawsuit-over-school-voucher-transparency-parents-praise-program/
Media organizations and lawmakers are pushing back at Defense Secretary Hegseth’s new restrictions. https://www.wate.com/hill-politics/new-pentagon-restrictions-on-journalists-sparks-pushback/
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📷 AP Photo/Kevin Wolf
September 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Media organizations and lawmakers are pushing back at Defense Secretary Hegseth’s new restrictions. https://www.wate.com/hill-politics/new-pentagon-restrictions-on-journalists-sparks-pushback/
📷 AP Photo/Kevin Wolf
📷 AP Photo/Kevin Wolf
Tennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel spoke k to the media on Monday about the game. See his remarks: https://www.wate.com/sports/orange-and-white-nation/head-coach-josh-heupel-previews-tennessees-strategy-ahead-of-mississippi-state-matchup/
September 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Tennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel spoke k to the media on Monday about the game. See his remarks: https://www.wate.com/sports/orange-and-white-nation/head-coach-josh-heupel-previews-tennessees-strategy-ahead-of-mississippi-state-matchup/
A nun celebrated her 105th birthday with a round of golf in Ohio. https://www.wate.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/nun-celebrates-105th-birthday-with-a-round-of-golf/
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September 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
A nun celebrated her 105th birthday with a round of golf in Ohio. https://www.wate.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/nun-celebrates-105th-birthday-with-a-round-of-golf/
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A third of Americans lack an emergency savings fund, while 29% could not afford an unexpected expense over $400, according to a new survey. https://www.wate.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/1-in-3-americans-have-no-emergency-savings-survey/
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September 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM
A third of Americans lack an emergency savings fund, while 29% could not afford an unexpected expense over $400, according to a new survey. https://www.wate.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/1-in-3-americans-have-no-emergency-savings-survey/
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A teen athlete from Middle Tennessee is facing a new reality after a spinal cord injury. https://www.wate.com/news/middle-tennessee-student-athlete-adapts-to-new-reality-after-spinal-cord-injury/
September 22, 2025 at 12:21 PM
A teen athlete from Middle Tennessee is facing a new reality after a spinal cord injury. https://www.wate.com/news/middle-tennessee-student-athlete-adapts-to-new-reality-after-spinal-cord-injury/
A local business in Newport is teaming up with a high school’s culinary department, purchasing and selling student-made desserts. https://www.wate.com/news/cocke-county-news/newport-business-partners-with-high-school-culinary-program-to-sell-student-made-desserts/
September 22, 2025 at 11:47 AM
A local business in Newport is teaming up with a high school’s culinary department, purchasing and selling student-made desserts. https://www.wate.com/news/cocke-county-news/newport-business-partners-with-high-school-culinary-program-to-sell-student-made-desserts/
Patrons at a restaurant acted quickly and selflessly to stop a gunman who opened fire while a wedding was taking place at a New Hampshire country club, authorities said Sunday https://www.wate.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-man-is-arrested-and-charged-in-deadly-new-hampshire-country-club-shooting/
September 22, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Patrons at a restaurant acted quickly and selflessly to stop a gunman who opened fire while a wedding was taking place at a New Hampshire country club, authorities said Sunday https://www.wate.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-man-is-arrested-and-charged-in-deadly-new-hampshire-country-club-shooting/
Monday is the first official day of fall. If you’re happy to say goodbye to summer, you’re in good company. Many people seem to enjoy this time of year, but why is that? https://www.wate.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/how-autumn-can-be-beneficial-for-your-brain-according-to-a-psychologist/
September 22, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Monday is the first official day of fall. If you’re happy to say goodbye to summer, you’re in good company. Many people seem to enjoy this time of year, but why is that? https://www.wate.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/how-autumn-can-be-beneficial-for-your-brain-according-to-a-psychologist/
“Our shelter was at max capacity when we got this call, and it is our responsibility when we get these calls to take these animals in,” explained Director Stevenson. https://www.wate.com/news/hamblen-county-news/morristown-hamblen-humane-society-takes-in-almost-200-animals-in-hoarding-case/
September 22, 2025 at 9:28 AM
“Our shelter was at max capacity when we got this call, and it is our responsibility when we get these calls to take these animals in,” explained Director Stevenson. https://www.wate.com/news/hamblen-county-news/morristown-hamblen-humane-society-takes-in-almost-200-animals-in-hoarding-case/
Vol for Life Fuad Reveiz talked to 6 News about his pride in his family and their football legacy. https://www.wate.com/sports/orange-and-white-nation/nick-and-fuad-reveiz/
September 22, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Vol for Life Fuad Reveiz talked to 6 News about his pride in his family and their football legacy. https://www.wate.com/sports/orange-and-white-nation/nick-and-fuad-reveiz/
A Syrian president arrived in New York for the UN General Assembly for the first time in nearly 60 years. https://www.wate.com/news/national/ap-international/ap-a-syrian-president-arrives-in-new-york-for-un-general-assembly-for-the-first-time-in-nearly-60-years/
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September 22, 2025 at 2:54 AM
A Syrian president arrived in New York for the UN General Assembly for the first time in nearly 60 years. https://www.wate.com/news/national/ap-international/ap-a-syrian-president-arrives-in-new-york-for-un-general-assembly-for-the-first-time-in-nearly-60-years/
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Governor Bill Lee said we were watching history unfold in East Tennessee while visiting the Tennessee Valley Authority’s decommissioned Bull Run Fossil Plant in Claxton. https://www.wate.com/news/top-stories/unlocking-even-more-opportunities-nations-first-fusion-power-plant-planned-for-east-tn/
September 22, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Governor Bill Lee said we were watching history unfold in East Tennessee while visiting the Tennessee Valley Authority’s decommissioned Bull Run Fossil Plant in Claxton. https://www.wate.com/news/top-stories/unlocking-even-more-opportunities-nations-first-fusion-power-plant-planned-for-east-tn/
A Lebanese Parliament Speaker said four of those killed held U.S. citizenship. https://www.wate.com/news/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/ap-israeli-drone-strike-kills-5-including-3-children-in-southern-lebanon/
September 22, 2025 at 12:15 AM
A Lebanese Parliament Speaker said four of those killed held U.S. citizenship. https://www.wate.com/news/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/ap-israeli-drone-strike-kills-5-including-3-children-in-southern-lebanon/
Erika Kirk, wife of activist Charlie Kirk, said she forgave the man charged with killing her husband. “My husband... wanted to save young men, just like the one who took his life." https://www.wate.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-trump-and-maga-movement-will-honor-charlie-kirk-at-arizona-memorial/
September 21, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Erika Kirk, wife of activist Charlie Kirk, said she forgave the man charged with killing her husband. “My husband... wanted to save young men, just like the one who took his life." https://www.wate.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-trump-and-maga-movement-will-honor-charlie-kirk-at-arizona-memorial/
Vote for player of the week. https://www.wate.com/live-high-school-football-coverage/
September 21, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Vote for player of the week. https://www.wate.com/live-high-school-football-coverage/
According to the release, a bass boat carrying two people struck a pillar that holds up the Highway 421 bridge. https://www.wate.com/news/twra-1-dead-another-seriously-injured-after-boat-crash-on-south-holston-lake/
September 21, 2025 at 10:11 PM
According to the release, a bass boat carrying two people struck a pillar that holds up the Highway 421 bridge. https://www.wate.com/news/twra-1-dead-another-seriously-injured-after-boat-crash-on-south-holston-lake/