Employee being fired fatally shoots 5 co-workers in Illinois 8 hours ago

AURORA, Ill. (AP) - A 15-year employee being fired from a suburban Chicago manufacturing company started shooting Friday, killing five co-workers and wounding five police officers before he was killed by police, authorities said. Aurora, Illinois, Police Chief Kristen Ziman said 45-year-old Gary Martin "was being terminated" before he started shooting at the Henry Pratt Co. - which makes valves for industrial purposes - in the city about 40 miles (65 kilometers) west of Chicago.

Gov. Lee visits South-Doyle High School, discusses vocational & technical programs 11 hours ago

East Tennesseans react to POTUS decision on border wall funding 12 hours ago

Governor Lee likely to call for more SROs in upcoming budget address 11 hours ago

There were more indications Friday that schools across Tennessee will soon have an additional law enforcement presence.

Knox, Sevier counties call off school through Wednesday due to illness 7 hours ago

Students in two large East Tennessee school systems will have a long weekend as illness continues to circulate.

Bear hunting dog theft case bound over to grand jury 14 hours ago

Alexander calls Trump emergency declaration 'unwise,' 'inconsistent' with Constitution 13 hours ago

Sen. Lamar Alexander called the decision "unwise" and "inconsistent with the U.S. Constitution."

Vols shuffle staff, add Ansley as defensive coordinator 14 hours ago

Tennessee has hired former Oakland Raiders assistant Derrick Ansley as defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach.

Residents displaced by northwest Knoxville apartment fire 17 hours ago

A family in northwest Knoxville are receiving assistance from the Red Cross after a fire in their apartment.

Adult killed, child seriously injured in 2 overnight DUI crashes in Knoxville 15 hours ago

An adult was killed and a child left with life-threatening injuries after two overnight DUI crashes in Knoxville.

Report: Facebook, FTC discussing 'multibillion dollar' fine 20 hours ago

A report says Facebook and the Federal Trade Commission are negotiating a "multibillion-dollar" fine for the social network's privacy lapses.

Report: Payless to close all stores 20 hours ago

According to a report from Reuters, Payless ShoeSource plans to file for bankruptcy for the second time and close its approximately 2,300 stores.

Trump says he's declaring national emergency to build border wall 15 hours ago

President Donald Trump announced Friday that he will declare a national emergency to fulfill his pledge to construct a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Supreme Court says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg back at work 20 hours ago

The Supreme Court says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has returned to work at the building for the first time since lung cancer surgery in late December

Ranked teams meet as No. 1 Tennessee travels to No. 5 Kentucky 20 hours ago

No. 1 Tennessee (23-1, 11-0) vs. No. 5 Kentucky (20-4, 9-2)

Zoo Knoxville working on alcohol sales proposal 23 hours ago

Zoo Knoxville is looking into selling alcohol as it works to open a new cafe.

American Airlines launches direct flight from Knoxville to NYC's LaGuardia airport 22 hours ago

Even more travel options are now being offered at Knoxville's Mcghee-Tyson Airport.

Local lawmakers react to government funding agreement 1 day ago

Local lawmakers weighed in after the funding bill vote by the house, including Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN03) who was one of 17 lawmakers working to craft a bipartisan spending agreement.

Gov. Bill Lee visiting South-Doyle High School on Friday 15 hours ago

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee will be in Knoxville Friday visiting a local high school.

Weapon, drug charges for two men after high speed chase in Claiborne County 15 hours ago

A police chase Thursday ended with two men being detained and charged on multiple offenses.

'You remember them all': Volunteer fire department on deadly Anderson County house fire 15 hours ago

The day after a deadly Anderson County house fire, an East Tennessee volunteer fire department gathered at their station for a "debrief." It wasn't focused on the facts of the night before, but rather, the long-term impact of what they experienced.

Principal steps aside amid community's concerns over ex-teacher firing 13 hours ago

Sevier County Schools announced late Thursday the principal of Pigeon Forge Middle School, Scott Hensley, had decided to step aside as principal so the "community and educational family at the school to move forward in a productive manner without unnecessary distractions," a press release stated.

Karns Fire Dept. responds to house fire 15 hours ago

Karns Fire Department worked a residential kitchen fire Thursday evening.

Marriage performed at opening of 'Inspiration Room' at Old Knox County Courthouse 2 days ago

A corner of the Knox County courthouse is now dedicated to inspiration. Local artwork dons the walls of the new Inspiration Room, a public space for community members and employees alike.

Love Kitchen celebrates 33rd anniversary 1 day ago

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs visited The Love Kitchen on Thursday, a very special anniversary.