WATE - News: Local: Anderson County

Driver in Anderson County school bus crash recalls the terrifying moments

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:03:00 EDT

Police are looking for the driver of a car that ran an Anderson County school bus off the road Tuesday morning, sending three students to the hospital.

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.

Man injured after jumping off Pellissippi Parkway bridge

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:37:00 EDT

A 38-year-old Louisville man is hospitalized after jumping off a bridge Wednesday.

More horses seized from Knox County farm, owners facing charges

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:29:00 EDT

Six horses were taken from a horse farm in East Knox County Wednesday.

$22,000 reward offered in bald eagle shootings

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:11:00 EDT

Officials are offering up to a $22,000 reward for information leading to convictions in the shooting of two bald eagles in eastern Tennessee.

Smokies wildlife workers see an increase in bear cubs this year

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:56:00 EDT

Visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park could see more bears this year than last year.

Mother upset after her daughter and six other students are busted with alcohol at school

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:34:00 EDT

Multiple students were busted at a Knox County middle school for having alcohol at school.

Knoxville businesses pledge to support breastfeeding mothers

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:15:00 EDT

The city of Knoxville is partnering with area businesses to help breastfeeding mothers feel more welcome.

Cross-country motorcyclists drive through Knoxville to recognize veterans

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:03:00 EDT

A large group of motorcyclists supporting veterans are taking a cross-country journey called Run for the Wall.

Employee accused of stealing $50K from Morristown-Hamblen Humane Society

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:47:00 EDT

An employee at a Hamblen County animal shelter is accused of stealing more than $50,000 in adoption fees and other funds.

Rain water washes out Cumberland County roads

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:21:00 EDT

Cumberland County roads are falling apart after recent heavy rainfall. More than 100 roads have been damaged.

Customers claim transport company won't refund deposit after raising quoted price by hundreds

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:06:00 EDT

Two new auto carrier companies from East Tennessee are under scrutiny by state and federal investigators.