WATE - News: Local: Anderson County

ETHRA transportation may be cut to rural counties

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:26:00 EDT

ETHRA transportation services may be cut to some areas on July 1. City and county leaders are working on thinking of solutions to this problem if it happens.

Anderson County man indicted in 2012 death

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:37:00 EDT

The TBI and local sheriff's deputies arrested James Wylie, 54, after he was indicted in the homicide case last week.

Historic Norris home destroyed by fire

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:09:00 EDT

Crews worked to extinguish a fire at a historic home on Monday evening.

Illegal gambling ring busted in Oak Ridge

Wed, 8 May 2013 07:16:00 EDT

From the outside, the building is nondescript, with a sign advertising for Jim's Off Road Center. Inside, however, Oak Ridge police say an illegal gambling operation was going on.

East Tenn. mother finds hope after missing Cleveland women are found alive

Tue, 7 May 2013 17:55:00 EDT

After three women who had been missing for more than a decade were found alive Cleveland, other parents in East Tennessee have new hope of finding their missing children.

Heavy rainfall hurts strawberry farms

Mon, 6 May 2013 15:24:00 EDT

East Tennessee is dealing with record rainfall and local farmers told 6 News it's taking a toll on the crops.

Jury selection to begin for Y-12 break-in defendants

Mon, 6 May 2013 09:22:00 EDT

Preparations for the trial of three peace activists who broke into an Oak Ridge weapons plant last summer get underway Monday with jury selection in Knoxville.

Soggy weekend expected in East Tennessee; TVA monitoring water levels

Fri, 3 May 2013 18:16:00 EDT

If you have outdoor plans in East Tennessee this weekend, you may want to reconsider. A weekend of soaking rain is in the forecast for most of the 6 News viewing area.

Water treatment facility planned in Oak Ridge to help with mercury contamination

Fri, 3 May 2013 17:20:00 EDT

Leaders gathered Friday to share the government's strategy for confronting the greatest environmental risk on the Oak Ridge reservation - not radiation, but rather mercury contamination.

Oak Ridge man convicted of sexually battering three-year-old

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:32:00 EDT

An Oak Ridge man was convicted of aggravated sexual battery in a case involving a three-year-old child.

New book details UT-Battelle management of ORNL

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:34:00 EDT

A hardcover book chronicling the history of UT-Battelle's management of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory is on the market.

Former U.S. Attorney supports actions of Y-12 protesters

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:27:00 EDT

Former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark testified on behalf of three anti-nuclear weapon protesters who are facing multiple felony counts for breaking into the Y-12 National Security Complex.

Arson suspected in Lake City warehouse fire

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:29:00 EDT

What is being called the largest fire in Lake City's history is now being investigated as an arson. Flames destroyed a warehouse of Dixie Roofing Company Saturday afternoon in Lake City's industrial park.

Elf on the Shelf comes from Oak Ridge native's family tradition

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 18:54:00 EST

Oak Ridge native Carol Aebersold has made "Elf on the Shelf" a holiday phenomenon.

Man's custom leather work takes off in East Tennessee

Fri, 7 Sep 2012 17:00:00 EDT

A personal project has turned into a full time second job for an Anderson County man. In fact, Dennis Badurina's custom leather work is so good it's being used in hit TV shows.

Clinton store turns personalized candles into fundraisers

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:00:00 EDT

There are lots of candles on the market, but how many can be personalized all the way down to the scent?

Anderson County farm teaches customers the benefits of herbs

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:26:00 EDT

An Anderson County family farm is going the extra mile to provide all the tools for starting your own organic garden and teach the benefits of fresh, locally grown herbs.

Anderson County students take on archery for the body and mind

Fri, 6 Apr 2012 18:00:00 EDT

Anderson County elementary and middle school students are trying their hand at the ancient art of archery. It's one of the earliest forms of hunting, and archery has developed into a sport enjoyed around the world.

What happened to elderly Oak Ridge woman missing 6 years?

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 23:01:00 EST

Police in Oak Ridge still don't know what happened to an 84-year-old woman who disappeared along with her car in June 2005.

Who is the woman found in Melton Hill Lake in 2000?

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:28:00 EST

Ten years ago, a fisherman on Melton Hill Lake found a badly decomposed woman's body. Her identity is still unknown.

Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:32:00 EDT

A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school.

Sevierville takes steps to increase amusement tax

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT

The city of Sevierville took another step towards increasing the amusement tax on Monday.

How you can help the Oklahoma tornado victims through Red Cross

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:55:00 EDT

If you want to help the Oklahoma tornado victims, the Red Cross is accepting donations. You can also text "Red Cross" to 90999.

Knoxville forms program to make community breastfeeding friendly

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:38:00 EDT

Knoxville is launching a new effort to make breastfeeding mothers feel welcome.

Camp Creek tornado survivors reflect on their road to recovery

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:34:00 EDT

It's been two years since a deadly tornado hit the Camp Creek community in Greene County.

Minors sold for sex on website frequented by prostitutes

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 EDT

According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation backpage.com is causing problems across the state, not only for promoting prostitution but for the commercial sexual exploitation of our children.

Officials find Cocke County man wanted for sexual assault

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:53:00 EDT

Deputies are continuing to search for an armed suspect in a sexual assault after he evaded arrest early Monday morning in Cocke County.

Crossville neighborhood demanding rat infested home be demolished

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:48:00 EDT

After years of dealing with an abandoned home infested with rats, a Crossville neighborhood may finally be getting help.

Pediatrician says DCS challenges medical opinions

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:15:00 EDT

A Spring Hill pediatrician says she has some sympathy as the Tennessee Department of Children's Services tries to sort through claims about children's welfare.

Ownby censure placed on May 28 meeting agenda

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:49:00 EDT

Knox County Commissioners will vote next week to censure Commissioner Jeff Ownby.