Attention all TDS Telecom subscribers 8 days ago

After long-running negotiations, TDS Telecom has decided to drop WATE 6 On Your Side from their channel offerings.

Updated Rockwood teen with cystic fibrosis approved for double lung transplant 13 mins ago

A young East Tennessee girl is getting the chance to breathe easy for the first time in her life. 1Kaylie McNeal, 15, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as a baby.

New Understanding 2019 income tax changes 22 mins ago

Before you start filing your income tax return, there are some key changes you need to know about. Financial experts say the Tax Reform Act of 2017 is the most significant set of changes to the U.S. Tax Code in decades.

Updated BBB warns of scammers targeting furloughed government workers 41 mins ago

Anderson County man charged with child abuse, neglect 1 hour ago

An Anderson County man faces charges of aggravated child abuse and neglect.

Correction: Native American March-Videos story 2 hours ago

DETROIT (AP) - In stories Jan. 19 and 20 about an encounter between a Native American and a Kentucky student, The Associated Press reported that Indian Country Today said the Native American, Nathan Phillips, was a Vietnam veteran. Military records show that he served in the U.S. Marine Corps but did not serve in Vietnam. A corrected version of the story is below: Teen in confrontation with Native American: I didn't provoke

23 cases of measles confirmed in Washington state 4 hours ago

The Clark County measles outbreak has now grown to 23 confirmed cases since Jan. 1.

Nurse arrested in rape of woman who gave birth at facility 5 hours ago

A nurse who was looking after an incapacitated woman at long-term health care facility has been charged with raping her, weeks after she stunned her caregivers and family who didn't know she was pregnant by giving birth to a baby boy, Phoenix police said Wednesday.

Lawmaker proposes code of conduct for parents at schools across Tennessee 8 hours ago

Rep. Antonio Parkinson wants to require Tennessee school districts to come up with codes of conduct for parents and visitors at schools, including a dress code.

11 endangered African painted dog pups born at Zoo Knoxville 10 hours ago

Zoo Knoxville is welcoming eleven new pups this month

Thief steals $1,000 from Girl Scouts selling cookies at mall 20 hours ago

Authorities say a thief stole $1,000 from a group of Girl Scouts who were selling cookies at a New Jersey mall.

Oak Ridge community rallies behind NICU patient in need of blood 11 hours ago

The Oak Ridge Police Department and the community are rallying behind a baby born prematurely last week. Blood transfusions are vital for that little baby boy to survive.

New standard deduction predicted to hurt local nonprofits beginning this year 20 hours ago

Local accountant, Mary Edwards, says January is the busiest part of tax season. The stress of the job is coupled with major changes this year, due to the Tax Cut and Jobs Act in 2017. Specifically, the doubling of the standard deduction is causing many of her low and moderate income clients anxiety because they're no longer able to itemize.

6 common tax mistakes 22 hours ago

The 2019 tax season is upon us and many people have already received their W2s. It is in your financial interest to file soon, especially if you expect a refund, but as you start filling in those forms, don't let haste make waste.

Lee asks Tennessee agencies to assess shutdown impacts 10 hours ago

New Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee says he's asking his state agencies to assess impacts of the federal government shutdown.

East Tennessee firefighters face dangers, risks when winter weather hits 23 hours ago

When there's an emergency, they're the ones running toward it. While a firefighter's job comes with risks, there's the reality of getting hurt especially when winter storms roll through.

Oak Ridge police search for missing teenager 11 hours ago

The Oak Ridge Police Department is asking for help to find a missing teenager.

Police: Tennessee school bus crash injures driver, student 11 hours ago

A school bus with seven children on board crashed at Wilson Pike and Moores Lane in Brentwood Tuesday afternoon around 3 p.m.

Charges pending after Cumberland County school resource officer injured from being hit by car 7 hours ago

A Cumberland County Sheriff's Office school resource officer was airlifted to a hospital Tuesday afternoon after he was hit by a car.

AP sources: NFL to consider expanding replay reviews 1 day ago

NEW YORK (AP) - The NFL will consider expanding replay reviews to include certain penalties, including pass interference.

Suspect arrested in Cumberland County murder 20 hours ago

A suspect was arrested Tuesday morning and charged with the weekend murder of a Cumberland County woman.

Hidden History: Honoring Black History 1 day ago

WATE 6 On Your Side presents a 30 minute special honoring black history in East Tennessee.

Young-Williams Animal Center expands dog holding areas 23 hours ago

YWAC used a $16,740 grant from PetSmart Charities to add sliding vertical doors between kennels. When opened it gives the dogs access to at least two kennel areas.

Rep. Holsclaw: 'I want to finish it', pushes for hands-free bill to pass in 2019 1 day ago

State Representative John Holsclaw of Elizabethton told News Channel 11 he plans to continue his push to pass a hands-free bill in Tennessee this year.

3 groups, many videos, many interpretations of DC encounter 1 day ago

A group of five black men shouting vulgar insults while protesting centuries of oppression. Dozens of white Catholic high school students visiting Washington for a rally to end abortion. And Native Americans marching to end injustice for indigenous peoples across the globe who have seen their lands overrun by outside settlers.