City and County Officials: Seek shelter, stay safe during heat wave

KNOXVILLE - According to the National Weather Service, our area is expected to experience extreme temperatures as a heat wave develops later this week.

Mayor Jacobs Weekly Update

During his Weekly Update, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs talked about Operation Hero’s Hill fundraising events and a new community service program launched by the Knox County Criminal Court Clerk’s Office.

AMSE to Commemorate America250

The American Museum of Science and Energy (AMSE) invites the community to gather on the evening of Wednesday, July 8, for a landmark celebration of America's 250th anniversary.

DOE Project To ‘Flip The Script’ On Technology Transfer

Traditionally, technology transfer projects with U.S. Department of Energy sites have been outwardly focused. That's about to change.

Knox County RFC Again Recognized with Highest Honor

The premier professional and national organization for medical examiners has once again given its highest endorsement to the Knox County Regional Forensic Center.

Naturalization Ceremony Held in the National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park proudly hosted a naturalization ceremony in collaboration with various government agencies.

The Love Kitchen Saved By Knoxville Firefighters

At a time when The Love Kitchen is celebrating 35 years of dedicated service to the community, an unfortunate incident occurred.

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City Supports Homelessness Partners

Knoxville City Council supported Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposal to provide more than $300,000 in funding to five community non-profit organizations that are serving individuals experiencing homelessness.

Improvements to Walker Boulevard Up Ahead

The City of Knoxville has received a $15,000 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant to make Walker Boulevard in the Whittle Springs neighborhood safer for residents.

War on Iran Updates & Helps

11:54 am, June 28, 2026
Iran's top diplomat warned that any attempt by shipping to bypass its preferred route through the Strait of Hormuz would "increase tensions" in the Middle East. US and Iranian forces again traded attacks across the vital seaway.

9:03 pm, June 27, 2026
President Trump responded to the most recent Iranian attack, which led the U.S. to retaliate for the second time since the memorandum of understanding was signed, by threatening to "militarily complete the job" if Iran doesn’t stop striking.

8:43 am, June 27, 2026
Iran says that even after the war ends, Israeli ships will not be permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Two Red Panda Cubs Born at Zoo Knoxville

Zoo Knoxville is celebrating the birth of two male red panda cubs born June 7 to mother Sisu (SEE-soo) and father Doofah (DOO-fuh).

Gov. Lee Highlights The Original Frontier

Governor Lee released a video recapping his statewide America 250 tour. Lee’s America 250 tour stands as a vivid reminder of Tennessee’s vital role in the fabric of our nation’s history.

Tennessee Democratic Legislative Leaders Join Fight Against Georgia Redistricting Tennessee House and Senate Democratic legislative leaders travelled to Atlanta this week to meet with leaders from other southern states and support Georgia lawmakers in their fight against that state’s redistricting effort. Tennessee Powers Up With First-In-The-Nation Fusion Regulations Tennessee will become the first state in the nation with its own regulatory framework for nuclear fusion machines June 9, marking yet another major milestone as the global epicenter of nuclear energy.
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Reward Offers Up to $15 Million for Information Leading to Arrests and/or Convictions of Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organization MS-13
The Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs has announced a reward offer increase under the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (TOCRP) of up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Yulan Adonay Archaga Carías, a.k.a. “Porky,” and...

Trump Administration Mobilizes Robust Response to Tragic Venezuelan Earthquakes
Following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela last night, the United States is mobilizing immediate, life-saving resources as part of a rapid, government-wide response.

Iran Designated as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has designated Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention.

U.S. Southern Command supports relief operations in Venezuela.

The crew of the Coast Guard cutter Adelie patrols the Puget Sound near Tacoma.

Autonomous Underwater Robot Discovers Hidden Coral Reef “Hotspots”

Expert on Prison Education Says Books Open Doors for Incarcerated People

WHOI Discovers the Oldest Known Whale Recordings, Dating to 1949

Queens Zoo Breeds and Transfers 15 Cottontail Rabbits to Prevent Extinction

Tracking Snow Leopard Movements in Mongolian Gobi Corridors

Who Runs the Iran War? Inside Trump’s Iran War Machine