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Man accused of exposing himself to children on a school bus twice in one week

TOWN OF WATERTOWN, N.Y. ( WWNY /Gray News) - A man is accused of exposing himself to children on a school bus twice in one week Daniel Iles, 32, is charged with two counts of public lewdness and two counts of child endangerment, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office....

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 30, 2026

Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wife

A former Ohio music pastor who once appeared on "American Idol" was convicted of murder Tuesday in the killing of his wife while he was having an affair. Prosecutors said Caleb Flynn, 40, staged a home invasion in February after shooting his wife, Ashley Flynn, a 37-year-old scho...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 29, 2026

InvestigateTV+: Some for-profit schools leave students with debt

( InvestigateTV ) — One woman says a “fast track” to a creative career turned into a financial trap and a student loan that ballooned far beyond what she borrowed. InvestigateTV+ explores recruiting promises made by some for-profit colleges. Then, a closer look at a device using ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 29, 2026

Former teacher who had sexual encounters with students sentenced to probation

WACO, Texas ( KWTX /Gray News) — A former Texas high school teacher who had sexual encounters with two teenage boys was placed on deferred probation Friday. Judge Thomas West of the 19th State District Court approved a plea agreement between Shelby Dawn Lashombe and the McLennan ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 29, 2026

Pre-schoolers at Goddard School become reporters for World News Day

Every newscaster with a long career has that story of how it all started. Well, one thing's for sure. A crew in Gallatin has a pretty great headstart. "You ever been interviewed about your job before?" I asked Rachel Reyes, assistant director at the Goddard School of Gallatin. "F...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 28, 2026

Let Me Help: Screen-free activities that promote storytelling

Many parents want to cut their kids' time on screens to a minimum, and we want to help. We spoke with Jennifer Stine and Laura Abernathy at Celebree School of Franklin-Cool Springs who shared a few screen-free activities that also promote storytelling for your little ones. Watch ...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 28, 2026

Woman finds recovery at home for women battling addiction

NEW ALBANY, Ind. ( Aging Untold ) — A recovery home in New Albany, Indiana, called The Breakaway, is helping women break away from addiction, and one woman who says it helped her find her way back is sharing her story. Addiction started in high school Erin Wyatt said life felt li...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 28, 2026

78-year-old Vermont logger still cutting trees after 55 years

MIDDLESEX, Vt. ( Aging Untold ) — Jed Lipsky arrives with a roar to his latest job, taking down pine trees in Vermont. “So I started cutting when I was 15 and loved it,” Lipsky said. “Very challenging.” Now 78, Lipsky is still logging old school. His crew is just him, a chainsaw,...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 28, 2026

Some Cornell frat members accused of gang rape punished with essays, lawsuit claims

ITHACA, N.Y. (Gray News/ WBNG ) - A recent lawsuit alleging a gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity house in 2024 has sparked outrage over what some see as a lack of punishment in the case. A former Cornell student, referred to as “Jane Doe,” filed a lawsuit Sept. 16 alleg...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 28, 2026

Texas edges past Tennessee 20-17 in both teams’ first SEC matchup

What This Story Is About #14 Tennessee welcomes into Neyland Stadium #1 Texas Why It Matters It’s the SEC opener for both schools. The first of 9 league games this season. What Happens Next Except for the 2nd half against Ohio State, Texas has not really looked like the #1 team i...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 26, 2026

College rodeo athlete dies from injuries at event: ‘Touched so many lives’

WACO, Texas ( KWTX /Gray News) - The Texas rodeo community is mourning a member of the Tarleton State University team who died during an event on Thursday. Alejandra Franco, a Tarleton State University student-athlete, died from injuries she sustained while performing at the S.A....

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 26, 2026

Friends mourn Ole Miss students as investigation into their deaths continues

Investigators are working to determine what caused the deaths of two University of Mississippi students who died Monday in separate incidents. The university identified the students Thursday as junior Robert Strang of Atlanta and freshman Aidan Hamilton of Englewood, Colorado. Fr...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 25, 2026

Why parents struggle with ‘new math’ and how one school is helping

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. ( InvestigateTV ) — In recent years, you may have stared blankly at your child’s math assignment. You’re not alone. Experts and educators say it’s likely happening across the country as the methods of instruction are almost unrecognizable to the “carry the one...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 25, 2026

How poor vision could be impacting students’ reading skills

ATLANTA, Ga. ( InvestigateTV ) — Knowing how to read is vital to everyday life whether you’re at work, home, or in school. In classrooms across the country, a growing number of children struggle with learning this critical skill. Part of the reason could be because they can’t see...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 25, 2026

The Chainsmokers concert shut down at UT campus after student stampede

What This Story Is About A free Chainsmokers concert at UT’s Fraternity Park was canceled Thursday night. Why It Matters Pop-up concerts drawing thousands of fans into un-ticketed or non-traditional campus spaces carry severe crowd crush risks, demanding robust perimeter planning...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 25, 2026

Watertown Elementary wins $10,000 grant after students learn hands-only CPR

Some students at Watertown Elementary School in Wilson County helped their school win a $10,000 grant. It was one of only five schools in the country to receive the award. Fifth graders Scarlett Brown and Jessiekate Phillips participated in an online program last winter to learn ...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

For Nashville heart disease survivor, Heart Walk mission is personal

Thousands of people are expected at GEODIS Park this weekend for the Greater Nashville Heart Walk , an event by the American Heart Association raising money for research and education while honoring people impacted by heart disease and stroke. For Erin Matchett, the mission is pe...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

Rutherford County showdown headlines Week 6 of Touchdown Friday Night

What This Story Is About Two 6A Rutherford County powers meet up in Week 6 of the high school football season. Why It Matters Region 3 is one of the toughest in the Midstate. What Happens Next Kickoff for the game will be at 7 p.m. on Friday. For Context Blackman and Oakland are ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

Week 6 of the TSSAA season sees many Region matchups

What This Story Is About Region games abound this week on the high school football field. Why It Matters It’s Week 6 of the TSSAA high school football season. What Happens Next Games kickoff Friday at 7 p.m. across the Midstate. For Context The high school football season continu...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

FAFSA applications for 2027-28 open for Tennessee students

What This Story Is About The 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open for all Tennessee students. Why It Matters “Completing the FAFSA is a required step to access a wide range of financial aid programs, including the Pell Grant, the Tennessee Promise ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

2 Ole Miss students found dead identified, officials say

OXFORD, Miss. ( WMC /Gray News) - The two Ole Miss students found dead have been identified, according to officials. The university identified the students as 18-year-old Aidan Hamilton, a freshman from Englewood, Colo., and 20-year-old Robert Strang, a junior from Atlanta. Stran...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

Ole Miss confirms identity of students who died Monday

OXFORD, Miss. (WMC) - The University of Mississippi has identified the two students who died Monday. Ole Miss says 18-year-old Aidan Hamilton, a freshman from Englewood, Colo., and 20-year-old Robert Strang, a junior from Atlanta, died. Strang’s family released this statement on ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

AI data center boom fueling a construction worker crunch

AI data centers are fueling a growing shortage of skilled construction workers, driving up costs and potentially slowing construction of homes and businesses. In a 2026 survey from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and the National Center for Construction Educat...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

MY HERO: Katelyn Steakley, From Tornado Relief To Student Support

COOKEVILLE, TN - FROM TORNADO RELIEF TO STUDENT SUPPORT September 24, 2026: MY HERO Katelyn Steakley Katelyn Steakley is making a difference for students and families across Putnam County through the Putnam Education Partnership. After the 2020 tornadoes, Katelyn founded Cookevil...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

Rutherford County approves Ten Commandments, historic document displays in schools

What This Story Is About The Ten Commandments, along with parts of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution could start popping up in Rutherford County Schools soon. Why It Matters A new law went into effect this year allowing schools to display the texts if they...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 24, 2026

Bodies of teacher, 5th grade student recovered after school field trip to lake

SOLON, Iowa ( KCRG /Gray News) - A teacher and a 10-year-old student are dead after an elementary school field trip to a lake, according to authorities in Iowa. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office was called to Lake Macbride State Park around 12:10 p.m. Tuesday. They recovered th...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 23, 2026

Libraries see more book checkouts after districts ban cell phones

LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( Aging Untold ) — As more school districts across the country ban students from using cell phones, an unexpected upside may be emerging from the digital detox: a reading revival. Students at Pleasure Ridge Park High School are checking out books at a rate librari...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 23, 2026

Teaching kids failure and mentorship through robotics

WASHINGTON, D.C. ( InvestigateTV ) — A nonprofit is teaching students engineering skills by having them design, build, code and compete with robots. Fourteen-year-old Helen Sullivan is preparing for her next robotics competition. She said she did not always know she wanted to be ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 23, 2026