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PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) - A 22-year-old will spend two decades behind bars for randomly killing a man at a buffet in Arizona, according to authorities.Roberto Antonio Trejo, 22, was sentenced last mo
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) confirmed two cases of measles in Middle Tennessee Saturday, marking the state’s first confirmed cases of the year.The Metro Nashville Public Health Department confirmed the first case in Nashville on Friday.According to the TDH, ...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A man was arrested after attempting to grab a 7-year-old girl away from her mother at a popular waterfront park in Oregon, the Portland Police Bureau said.Shortly before 7 p.m. July 11, multiple 911 callers reported incidents of a naked man running around the par...
EAST ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV/Gray News) - Five family members were killed in a shooting in East St. Louis, according to authorities.In a press conference, Illinois State Police said the shooting took place in three locations. An exact time of the shooting was not disclosed to the public.Authorities ...
Several areas of Fred Deadman Park were vandalized with graffiti overnight.Mayor Joey Hobbs posted to Facebook on Sunday regarding the incident at the park alon
A back-to-school supply drive is underway in Lebanon aimed at helping grandfamilies grandparents, aunts, uncles, and family friends raising children get the supplies they need for the new school year.The Jimmy Floyd Family Center, along with organizers including Jenny Sanders with Foster 180 an...
PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) - A 22-year-old will spend two decades behind bars for randomly killing a man at a buffet in Arizona, according to authorities.Roberto Antonio Trejo, 22, was sentenced last month to 20 years in prison for the murder of 66-year-old Frank Anthony Vitale in Avondale nearly t...
Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican's health.McConnell, 84, said in a statement that he also suffered a case of mild pneumonia ...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell says he is continuing to recover after a fall last month that sent him to the hospital and will keep him away from the Senate floor for now.In a statement addressed to Kentuckians Sunday afternoon, McConnell said he understands questions about his...
A long-awaited response from Sen. Mitch McConnell has been released about his recent health scare.
FRANKLIN, Ky. (WSMV) - The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a rental scam circulating TikTok.“The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of fraudulent rental listings being shared on TikTok using photos of legitimate properties in Franklin and Simpson Count...
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. (WSMV) - The Scottsville Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect who allegedly broke into a local business on multiple occasions.Over the past week, an suspect has broken into a Scottsville business and stolen brass. “On July 10, 2026, the suspect ...
Faces line a fence at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Springfield with each photo representing a life cut short by fentanyl.Families gathered there for Walk for Lives, a nationwide movement bringing together those who have lost loved ones to fentanyl toxicity to raise awareness and push for change...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A few years ago, Jelly Roll had a goal to lose weight.In 2024, the singer told People he was losing weight and hoped to lose more as he worked out more and ate healthier.Now, after losing nearly 300 pounds, Jelly Roll is sharing his tips on how to lose weight.In a YouTub...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Tennessee ranked last among all 50 states for quality of life in CNBC’s annual America’s Top States for Business study for 2026.The business news channel said this year’s study had an increased emphasis of “quality of life,” saying this year’s methodology has this catego...
MANCHESTER, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Manchester park was hit with vandalism in several areas, according to Joey Hobbs, the mayor of Manchester. Of the areas tagged, Hobbs said the newly updated restrooms were vandalized and had to be repaired and repainted. “As you know, removing graffiti and repairing v...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Senator Lindsay Graham, Republican senator of South Carolina, has passed away following a “brief and short illness,” just days after he turned 71.President Donald Trump says the South Carolina Senator was a dear friend and ordered all American flags lowered to half-staff un...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Tennessee lawmakers are paying tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham after he died from a “brief and sudden illness.”Graham’s office posted a statement on social media early Sunday morning announcing the 71-year-old’s passing. As people across the world mourn his death, lawmake...
CHRISTIAN CO., Tenn. (WSMV) - An apartment building and a vehicle were hit by gunfire during a shooting in Kentucky Saturday night, according to WKDZ Radio.Citing Christian County Sheriff’s deputies, WKDZ reports that an individual fired shots on Greenville Road, striking an apartment building an...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Country Music Association (CMA) named their new chief executive officer. On June 8, CMA announced that Brittany Schaffer will succeed Sarah Trahern, who announced her retirement earlier this year. Schaffer will join the CMA organization on Sept. 8 as a part of a tran...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Congress returns Monday from its July 4th recess following the death of longtime Senator Lindsey Graham, The South Carolina Republican passed away Saturday evening after a brief and sudden illness. Preparations are underway for services and a special election to fill his se...
A 17-year-old San Diego cancer patient says that her purse was stolen while she was in surgery at UC San Diego Health, and the suspect is believed to work at the hospital.
The Tennessee Department of Health on Saturday confirmed a second case of measles in Middle Tennessee.
The Scottsville Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying an individual seen on security cameras stealing from a local business.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV/Gray News) - A nurse lost her license and is banned for life from federally funded hospitals after she forged opioid prescriptions.Brooke Haller, 41, pleaded guilty to a single count of possession of a controlled substance by deception and subterfuge, according to the U.S....
The LinkU Invitational will take place on Sept. 27 at Credit One Stadium, featuring two outdoor college basketball exhibitions between Vanderbilt and Virginia, while the College of Charleston will take on The Citadel. Vanderbilt and Virginia will tip off at 1 p.m., and the College of Charleston's...
Tennessee leaders paid tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham on Sunday, remembering him as a friend, colleague, and dedicated public servant.
Two people were killed and several others injured after at least two shooters exchanged gunfire amid crowds of roughly 13,000 people at Canadas biggest Latin street festival in Toronto on Saturday, police said.A total of six people were shot, and several suspects are believed to be at large after...
A Davidson County judge extended protections for about 400 children statewide while three Nashville physicians fight to keep them enrolled in a crucial healthcare program.The Children's Special Services program provides care for medically fragile children, including treatments for cancer and seiz...
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (Gray News) - A man was killed after getting trapped in a conveyor belt at work on Friday.The Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue said crews responded to a report of an industrial accident in Deerfield Beach, Florida.Officials said the man got trapped under the hopper arm of a conve...
The sudden death of influential Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham will have implications for legislative business in the Senate and the November election. Heres what we know about what comes next.How will Grahams seat get filled?Under state law, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster can appoint a tempo...
(Gray News) - Josh Duggar, who was convicted of receiving and possessing material depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct in 2021, has been transferred to a federal prison in Ohio.Duggar spent four years at FCI Seagoville in Texas. In May, he was transferred to the Federal Medical C...
The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that set the container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it. Iran responded with attacks targeting several countries in the Middle East, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman ...
A flood watch is in effect through Sunday evening. Heavy downpours are expected on Sunday afternoon.
Leaders of NATO allies, Ukraine and Israel paid tribute to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham as a friend, partner and advocate of trans-Atlantic ties on Sunday, praising a figure who was a constant presence on the global foreign policy scene before and during the era of President Donald Trump. The Republi...
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) died from a “brief and sudden illness” on Saturday evening at the age of 71, the long-time senator's office announced. “Senator Graham's family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period,” Graham’s office wrote in a ...
COLBERT COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) - An Alabama teenager’s quick thinking helped save a 76-year-old woman who drove nearly 20 miles while unknowingly suffering from a brain bleed.Fannie Garner, 76, and Johnson Thompson, 17, make an unlikely pair, but they say they were brought together by divi...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) - The search for a 10-year-old Missouri boy who is believed to have walked out of his home while sleepwalking came to a heartbreaking end when his body was found in a pond.Kansas City Police said first responders found the body of 10-year-old Jackson S. Georgari,...
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress and a longtime advocate of direct confrontation with Iran, died Saturday evening after a brief and sudden illness, his office said in statement posted on social media.The office did not provide any additional det...
After at least four meetings, Clarksville City Council approved a 9-cent property tax increase as part of the city's nearly $179 million budget for next year.
Consistent flooding issues has Mt. Juliet cat rescue True Rescue searching for a more permanent solution.
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