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New federal bill aims to ban wage garnishment for medical debt

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. ( WAFF /Gray News) -An unexpected trip to the emergency room can leave families facing thousands in medical bills, and for many, that burden quickly follows them right to their paycheck. A new federal proposal, the Protecting Workers’ Wages from Medical Debt Act ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 19, 2026

parks

Heat advisory pushes back last 'Shakespeare in the Park' performances

Shakespeare in the Park...or Shakespeare in the Heat? The Nashville Shakespeare Festival organizers are pushing back the last 'Shakespeare in the Park' performances to be closer to when the sun sets. An ongoing heat advisory prompted the adjustment. "It's really...really, really ...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 19, 2026

safety

5-year-old hit, killed walking home from school

EAST HAVEN, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A 5-year-old boy was killed after being hit by a car while walking home from school Thursday afternoon, according to East Haven police. Police said the boy, identified as Cooper Villano, was struck around 3:20 p.m. at the intersection of Fox...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 19, 2026

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Trump will host China's Xi Jingping next week, to talk AI and trade

President Trump is preparing to host Chinese president Xi Jinping at the White House next week for an official state visit, in which technology and trade are expected to be significant focuses, but experts look for the visit to focus on maintaining relationships. We're going to h...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 19, 2026

safety

‘Devastating’: Grandparents, 2 grandchildren dead following house fire

FOUNTAIN, Fla. ( WJHG /Gray News) - Two grandparents died in an early-morning house fire on Friday along with their two grandsons. According to Bay County Fire Rescue, the house was already engulfed in flames by the time crews arrived. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office said deputie...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 19, 2026

safety

Man who died after being run over in cemetery identified, arrests made

LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WDRB+WAVE /Gray News) — Two men are in custody in connection with a hit-and-run at a southwest Louisville cemetery earlier this week . However, that is not enough of an explanation for the loved ones of the man killed. The victim’s brother, Charles Barbe, identi...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 19, 2026

government

Franklin Beer Board makes decisions on alleged nuisance bars

The Legendary Kimbros Pinkin’ Parlor will not face a fine or penalty, but the Beer Board wants the bar and the city to have a collaborative meeting to meet each other’s expectations....

WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)Sep 19, 2026

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Trump set to address the UN General Assembly, with Iran in focus

President Donald Trump is expect to tout the US peace efforts to world leaders at the UN General Assembly next week, as the conflict with Iran looms large in the backdrop. Trump is expected to deliver remarks Tuesday and hold key meetings with leaders. We expect the president wil...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 19, 2026

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Fosters help Metro Animal Care and Control as room's air conditioning is fixed

When a group called out for help during this overwhelming heat, middle Tennessee answered. It was in one of those true go-times, I met Heather Hixson. She's with animal rescue Bonaparte's Retreat. Hixson teaches dogs to love singer-songwriter Emmylou Harris. We'll get back to tha...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 19, 2026

Local

Extreme heat prompts safety measures for Titans game against the Eagles

What This Story Is About Nissan Stadium is implementing extra heat-safety measures ahead of Sunday’s Titans-Eagles game as a heat advisory brings temperatures near 100 degrees. Why It Matters Thousands of out-of-town Eagles fans unaccustomed to Nashville’s heat, along with fans a...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 19, 2026

government

Petition to end racing at Fairgrounds Speedway collects nearly 75K signatures

Cheers filled Metro Nashville's Courthouse on Friday as Restore Our Fairgrounds turned in boxes containing nearly 15,000 pages and 74,905 signatures, far outpacing the 40,193 needed to put the fate of racing at the fairgrounds speedway before voters next August. WATCH: Petition t...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 18, 2026

safety

Construction worker hit and killed while working on the interstate, police say

CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) - A construction worker is dead following a crash on Interstate 275 in Ohio Friday morning. According to the Springdale Police Department, the collision occurred just before 4 a.m. near Route 747 on I-275. Joshua Christopher Holland, 27, of Adams Cou...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 18, 2026

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Controversy and scrutiny bubble ahead of the UN General Assembly meeting in New York

New York City is preparing to welcome world leaders from nearly 200 countries as the United Nations General Assembly gets underway next week. Protests, major disruptions and heightened security are expected across Manhattan. Not every leader will be able to make the trip, and tho...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 18, 2026

safety

Nashville mayor marks three years in office, touts public safety gains and more

What This Story Is About Mayor Freddie O’Connell marked nearly three years in office at a Southeast Precinct event, where he and Police Chief John Drake highlighted citywide and precinct-level crime reductions along with other city initiatives. Why It Matters The event showcases ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 18, 2026

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A look at 55 years of the Kennedy Center

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is the site of a dispute between President Donald Trump and the Washington community and arts community. The center is currently shut, with rising concerns that Trump will try to knock the building down. Tr...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 18, 2026

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Neighbors question pace of luxury townhome development near downtown Murfreesboro

Neighbors near downtown Murfreesboro are looking for answers about a luxury townhome development they said has seen little progress in recent months. WATCH: Neighbors question delays at luxury Murfreesboro townhome development Neighbors question delays at luxury Murfreesboro town...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 18, 2026

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Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster US military presence in Greenland

President Donald Trump said Friday he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the U.S. military presence in Greenland after months of threatening to take island by force from the NATO ally. Trump in social media post announcing the deal said the agreement gives the United States perma...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 18, 2026

business

Power outage affecting about 1,500 customers in Cross Plains during scorching heat

What This Story Is About Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation crews are working to restore power after an outage affected about 1,500 members in the Cross Plains area. Why It Matters The cause of the outage was not immediately known. What Happens Next CEMC said crews are wo...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 18, 2026

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Montgomery Co. takes unusual step to revive highway project stalled since 2000

More than a quarter-century after State Route 374 came to an abrupt end at the intersection of Dover Road in Montgomery County, local leaders are hoping a new strategy can finally get the long-delayed highway project moving again. WATCH: Montgomery County takes unusual step to re...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 18, 2026

business

Michael Ponce of Ponce Law speaks on subrogation

Sponsored - The following content is created on behalf of Ponce Law and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Media or its editorial staff. To learn more about Ponce Law, visit poncelaw.com . What is subrogation? Subrogation is a legal right that allows an insurance company or be...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 18, 2026

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A menopause knowledge gap leaves many women with few answers

( InvestigateTV ) — Up to 2 million women in the United States go through menopause every year, according to the Mayo Clinic. For some, the transition brings symptoms that can make daily life difficult, including hot flashes, sleep problems, anxiety, fatigue and joint pain. Despi...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 18, 2026

government

The Anesthesiologist’s Wife: What Cameras Caught Months Before Her Death

Allie Hummel was a 36-year-old nurse who went to sleep on June 23, 2026, and never woke up. Her husband, Dr. Andrew Hummel, is a board-certified anesthesiologist, a physician professionally trained in sedation and putting patients to sleep. In the hours following her death, he is...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 18, 2026

Local

Staffing issues force ground delay at Nashville airport Friday. Here’s what we know

What This Story Is About Flights arriving at Nashville International Airport are facing an average delay of 46 minutes because of staffing issues, according to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ground delay advisory. What Happens Next The ground delay is scheduled to remain...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 18, 2026

Local

Ground delay for Nashville removed from active FAA events

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Update: The ground delay for Nashville International Airport has been removed from the FAA’s website on Friday. Earlier: Staffing issues force ground delay at Nashville airport Friday. Here’s what we know Flights headed to Nashville International Airport...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 18, 2026

Local

Titans vs. Eagles Week 2: Kickoff time, possible record heat, and game preview

What time does the Titans vs. Eagles game start? Kickoff is at noon CT on Sunday at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. How hot will it be for the Titans-Eagles game? Sunday’s forecast could bring the hottest recorded temperatures for a Titans game in team history. In Week 1, safety Ama...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 18, 2026

safety

Car dealership fires 2 workers after racial slurs were printed on service stickers

WICHITA, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - A long-running auto dealership in Wichita says two employees have been fired after racial slurs were found to be printed on service stickers. Rusty Eck Ford confirmed that the situation impacted four customers, each of whom the company has reach...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 18, 2026

safety

EPA power plant emissions rollback challenged by former officials in both parties

When the Trump administration announced on Monday that the Environmental Protection Agency was rolling back Biden-era limits on climate pollution from coal and gas-fired power plants and proposing to eliminate nearly all remaining limits on greenhouse gas emissions from such faci...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 18, 2026

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College volleyball player dies just 3 months after being diagnosed with rare disorder

RICHMOND, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) - A 20-year-old college volleyball player in Kentucky died just 3 months after being diagnosed with a rare disorder According to a tribute from the Holy Cross women’s volleyball team, Amanda Mack died on Wednesday, Sept. 16. In July, Mack revealed...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 18, 2026

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Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi says she is cancer-free after successful hysterectomy

(Gray News) — Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi said she is cancer-free. She made the announcement in an interview with People published Friday morning. Polizzi, 38, was diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer just seven months ago. She had a successful hysterectomy on July 31. “As of right...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 18, 2026