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Former Tenn. officer convicted for trying to 'scare straight' an autistic toddler

It's a disturbing caseone where a former police officer handcuffed an autistic toddler in a botched "Scared Straight" fiasco. A jury convicted the officer. The key piece of evidence? A video recording of what happened. Police say the incident was planned between the officer and t...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Nov 9, 2026

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ICE separates 8-year-old Haitian child from caretaker

The Department of Homeland Security is defending ICE officers who took custody of an 8-year-old Haitian child at an immigration hearing in San Diego last week. The child had been living with his uncle who brought him to the check-in, according to the San Diego Unified School Dist...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Nov 9, 2026

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SCOTUS and the high stakes North Dakota case

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) -A Supreme Court case out of North Dakota could have major implications for landowners everywhere. If justices side with federal law over state law, landowners likely would lose any incentive to pursue fair payment when the government takes their land, and th...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 9, 2026

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‘A Christmas miracle’: Stolen nativity scene found miles away

PALMER, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - Community tips led to the recovery of a valuable nativity scene that apparently was stolen earlier this week, miles from where it was last seen. The nativity scene, which sits inside a handcrafted wooden crèche cabin valued at tens of thousands...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 9, 2026

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Wilson County deputies seek help identifying person in vehicle burglary investigation

What This Story Is About The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating multiple vehicle burglaries reported in the Mt. Juliet area on Oct. 1. Why It Matters Investigators are asking for help identifying a person seen on security footage going through vehicles. What Happens ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 9, 2026

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A White House deal that would have imported Russian oil to the US is falling apart

Ahead of the midterm elections, President Trump announced a controversial deal with Russia's Vladimir Putin to import Russian diesel to the U.S. Advocates say the fuel would barely dent prices here in the U.S., and would also continue to fund Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Last we...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Nov 9, 2026

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Judge denies Lindsay Clancy's motion to dismiss charges in deaths of her 3 kids

A judge on Monday denied a motion to dismiss charges against Lindsay Clancy in the deaths of her three young children, potentially clearing the way for a retrial in the case next year. Clancys defense team had asked the court to end the case based on an unusual argument that the ...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Nov 9, 2026

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Couple finds at least 25 snakes in newly purchased home

SALVISA, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) - Jessica and Johnathan Perry bought their first house in August, but their dream home in Kentucky came with an unwelcome surprise. Three weeks after the purchase, the couple found their first snake. “I was actually taking out the trash. My son and...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 9, 2026

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Supreme Court allows Trump to resume border wall construction in Texas

The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for the Trump administration to resume border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas for now, a blow to bipartisan opponents who had argued the project is a waste of money that threatens the unique landscape. The border wall is ...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Nov 9, 2026

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Pilot killed in L-39 Albatros jet crash near Mayfield-Graves County Airport in Kentucky

A pilot was killed when a military-style jet crashed in a field near the Mayfield-Graves County Airport on Sunday afternoon, according to the Graves County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Jon Hayden said calls of a downed plane were reported at around 2:08 p.m. Emergency responders fou...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Nov 9, 2026

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Pet owners urged to watch for screwworm as cases emerge in dogs

Veterinarians say pet owners should keep a close eye on their animals, with two dogs now among the five confirmed cases of New World screwworm in Arizona . As of Sunday night, the Arizona Department of Agriculture had confirmed five cases statewide: two dogs, two horses, and one ...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Nov 9, 2026

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Man arrested after Amazon packages dumped at Kentucky cemetery, deputies say

CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky. (WSMV) - A man has been arrested following an investigation into Amazon packages dumped at a cemetery in Kentucky, according to the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). The investigation began in mid-October, leading detectives to set up surveillance to i...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 9, 2026

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Ohio State suspends fraternity after video shows men engulfed in flames

A fraternity at Ohio State University has been temporarily suspended while authorities investigate a video that appears to show two panicked men engulfed in flames. A video shared on social media shows one individual with his sweatpants on fire who then lunges at a second individ...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Nov 9, 2026

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Credit counselor says stigma should not keep people from seeking debt help

( InvestigateTV ) — People enrolled in Money Management International’s debt management plans now owe more than $1 billion in credit card and personal loan debt, the most the national nonprofit has seen in 13 years. More than 60,000 people are enrolled. Many are putting everyday ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 9, 2026

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Rep. Thomas Massie introduces new articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth

On the House floor Monday , Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) brought and read new articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Hegseth, Massie said, has abused powers in continuing the war against Iran and refusing to withdraw, and has disregarded Congress' formal ...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Nov 9, 2026

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P!NK announces Las Vegas Sphere residency, becoming first solo female headliner

Pop star P!NK is bringing her high-flying performances to the Sphere in Las Vegas. The three-time Grammy Award winner will kick off a nine-show residency at the venue on Sept. 29, 2027. Presale tickets and hotel packages will be available beginning Wednesday, with prices starting...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Nov 9, 2026

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Aging Untold: Why your metabolism changes as you age

( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , learn how metabolism changes with age and what may help support it. Then, we share gentle ways to tell loved ones when time may be short, set boundaries and care for yourself. Plus, a group of mall walkers is turning ’90s nosta...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 9, 2026

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Never-before-seen ICE! feat. ‘Home Alone’ comes to Gaylord Opryland

What This Story Is About The 43rd annual Country Christmas is underway at Gaylord Opryland Resort, and its ICE! features “Home Alone” for the first time. What Happens Next “Pomp, Snow & Cirqueumstance” begins Nov. 24, and Country Christmas events end Jan. 2. For Context The nativ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 9, 2026