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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Twelve states are currently suing to stop a nearly $111 billion merger between the parent company of CBS News, Paramount SkyDance, and the owner of CNN, Warner Brothers.As th
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Tennessee's unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in June 2026, matching its lowest point of the year and remaining well below the national rate of 4.2%.
What This Story Is AboutNashville’s Winter Storm Response Commission discussed the first draft of its report examining what went wrong during the deadly January ice storm.Why It MattersMore than 230,000 NES customers were left without power at the peak of the storm, and it took nearly two weeks t...
What This Story Is AboutTony Carruthers sister has filed a complaint with the Tennessee Department of Health alleging that “malpractice” and “torture” during her brother’s failed execution in May. Why It MattersHis sister, Dr. Tonya Hervey, said her brother’s entire right side of his body is para...
NEW YORK (Gray Media) - From the Great Lakes to the East Coast, air quality is deteriorating as smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets large swaths of the United States. In New York City, a thick haze is creating hazardous conditions and prompting leaders to urge residents to limit time outdoors....
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4/Gray News) - A mother and father were arrested after police said their two children were found locked inside a feces-covered room in St. Louis.Court records show David Croft, 31, and Desiree Ching, 32, are each facing two first-degree charges of endangering the welfare of...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - With temperatures climbing into the 90s, Christmas may be the last thing on your mind. But now is the perfect time to help make the holidays brighter for children across Middle Tennessee.The 4th Annual Christmas in July Bike Drive is happening Friday, July 31, and Saturd...
Congressional Republicans are launching a new effort this week to pass the SAVE America Act, a comprehensive election reform bill that critics say could disenfranchise millions of Americans ahead of the midterm elections.The bill would require Americans to show proof of citizenship when registeri...
A South Nashville woman says she has spent thousands of dollars repairing her floors and foundation damage she believes stems from a problem her homeowners association has failed to fully address.Vanessa Watson-Hill has lived at Hickory Valley Condominiums for 30 years. She says every time it ra...
What This Story Is AboutThe TBI said more than 20 people were indicted and arrested in connection to a months-long drug investigation.What Happens NextThe investigation is ongoing, the TBI said.WARREN CO., Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said more than 20 people were arrested...
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Nearly two months after the scheduled execution of Tony Carruthers was called off, the family of the death row inmate has filed a complaint against the doctor involved in the failed execution.
What This Story Is AboutThe father of Sebastian Rogers, a missing Tennessee teenager who has autism and a rare condition that causes intellectual disabilities, is speaking out after a nearly two-and-a-half year investigation led to no public leads. Why It MattersSebastian Rogers’ 2024 disappearan...
What This Story Is AboutMcMinnville is reporting an increase in solicitors in the area.Why It MattersThe city said there have been reports from McMinnville residents about pushy sales tactics.What Happens NextCity leaders are discussing options to “streamline and strengthen” its permitting and en...
What This Story Is AboutThrough United Way of Greater Nashville’s Stuff the Bus event, more than 16,000 elementary students will receive school supplies.Why It MattersSchool starts back at the end of July and beginning of August for districts around the Midstate. The event allows students in need...
In Dover, Tennessee, one woman is uplifting her community with encouraging words and acts of kindness for families in need. Thats why Jennifer Scholbrock is this weeks My Hero.If you would like to nominate someone for My Hero, send us an email at myhero@newschannel5.com.
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4/Gray News) – A 65-year-old man was dragged by a car in front of a Jack in the Box after his wallet was stolen, and St. Louis police said they are looking for the suspect.The man was eating inside the fast food restaurant on South Kingshighway Boulevard on July 2 when his ...
There's still plenty of summer fun to be had before school's back in session.
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - An officer in North Carolina has been arrested after allegedly showing up to work impaired.According to the Huntersville Police Department, Officer Michael Ciarleglio was displaying signs of impairment when he reported to duty on July 15.Ciarleglio was subseq...
More than two dozen people were taken into custody as a result of a six-month joint operation targeting the sale of methamphetamine, cocaine, and unlawfully distributed prescription meds throughout Warren County, according to officials.
For more than half a century, a locomotive that once helped move troops and supplies in World War II sat as a landmark at Centennial Park in Nashville.It was once a classic photo opportunity for kids, even adults, who grew up in Middle Tennessee.Wednesday, the restoration reached a significant mi...
Riverside paths near Charlotte Pike and the long-delayed Ariza Bellevue apartments face flood concerns
FOX 17 News and Bart Durham Injury Law are proud to recognize Jacqueline Steubbe as this month's Military Appreciation honoree.
(InvestigateTV) — Federal student loan borrowers face a series of changes beginning July 1, and a debt relief attorney says now is the time to act — before those changes affect repayment plans or lead to delinquency.The changes apply to federal student loans. Borrowers with private student loans ...
FULTON, Wis. (WMTV/Gray News) - An ATV driver was killed after being thrown from the ATV and hit by a passing truck Wednesday night in Wisconsin.According to the Rock County Sheriff’s Office, a call came in for a crash with injuries around 10 p.m. on N. County Highway F, in Fulton.Investigators s...
The Tennessee Education Lottery announced Thursday it generated more than $8.39 billion for education programs since its inception.
A teen accused of throwing marijuana onto rooftops in a Nashville neighborhood while fleeing law enforcement is now custody, officials said.
What This Story Is AboutMetro Nashville submitted an application to acquire the piece of property at 648 Grassmere Park, which sits directly next to the Nashville Zoo and is where DC Blox has said it wants to build a data center.Why It MattersDC Blox’s data center plans have been the center of co...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Looking to start planning some trips for 2027? Southwest Airlines is looking to expand your nonstop options from Nashville. The airline said Thursday that four new nonstop destinations will be implemented starting next March. Starting next spring, Southwest travelers wil...
Officials with the Metro Public Health Department have confirmed "fewer than ten" cases of cyclosporiasis in Davidson County amid the nationwide outbreak of the illness.
The federal agency that regulates prediction markets is investigating President Donald Trumps longtime teleprompter operator for potential insider trading, according to two sources familiar with the matter.The sources said White House employee Gabriel Perez made trades on the prediction site Kals...
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt returned to the White House briefing room Thursday for the first time since April, providing updates on the Trump administrations priorities.Leavitt last briefed reporters April 26, three days before officially beginning maternity leave. Her return cam...
Franklin Fire Department Lt. Steve Raymer will retire at the end of July after a 44-year career in the fire service.
A former Clarksville teacher accused of showing nude photos to a teenage student was arrested Wednesday by Montgomery County deputies.
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WFIE/Gray News) - A young boy remains at the hospital more than a week after being injured in a boating accident.Jentry Pace, 5, was with his family at Patoka Lake on July 5 when a boat’s propeller hit him. The boy’s father, John Pace, pulled Jentry from the water and brought him ...
A Portland man was arrested after officers responding to a trespass call found more than 7 ounces of marijuana, pills believed to be meth and illegal kratom.
Nashville Soccer Club has added international experience to its attack, announcing Thursday it acquired Tunisia national team forward Elias Saad.
Americans across the Upper Midwest and parts of the Northeast are dealing with some of the worst air quality in the world as wildfire smoke from Canada blankets the region.Over 100 wildfires continue to burn across Canada as smoke from the fires is being pushed southeast by shifting winds. The sk...
What This Story Is AboutA mother has pleaded guilty to leading her family’s sex-trafficking ring, which is based in Nashville. Why It MattersThe family smuggled women into the U.S., brought them to Nashville and then forced them into sex trafficking.What Happens NextAll nine co-conspirators are s...
(Gray News) - A man was detained after he broke into the “Today” show studio on Thursday morning, according to reports.Several sources reported the man breached security and made his way into the NBC studio in Rockefeller Center. Deadline reported that he then confronted “Today” co-host Craig Mel...
Sen. Mark Kelly, an Arizona Democrat, is promoting new bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the nationwide teacher shortage by improving educator recruitment, training and retention.Kelly said he wants to attract a broader range of teachers, including more men. He highlighted the gender gap...
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