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Trump touts new AI investments, awards top science honors

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump on Thursday announced new investments in artificial intelligence, aimed at maintaining American leadership in the technology. Trump made the announcement at the U.S. Institute of Peace. The White House called the announcement an histo...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 8, 2026

safety

Teen dies after friend accidentally shoots them in the head, authorities say

WALHALLA, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) - A teenager in South Carolina has died following what authorities say was an accidental shooting. According to the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home Thursday morning on Sherwood Lane for a reported shooting. According ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 8, 2026

Local

Former Nashville paramedic convicted in double murder of wife, father-in-law

What This Story Is About Former Nashville paramedic Matthew Konen was convicted for the 2021 double murder of his wife and father-in-law, according to Robert Nash, the district attorney general for the 19th Judicial District. Why It Matters Konen was indicted in May 2025 for the ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 8, 2026

safety

Man arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material in Kentucky, police say

CHRISTIAN CO., Ky. (WSMV) - A man in Kentucky was arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography. The Christian County Sheriff’s Office said they began investigating after receiving a cyber tip from the Kentucky ICAC Task Force about a video showing child sexual abuse materi...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 8, 2026

schools

University of Arizona suspends fraternity activities as reports of misconduct persist

The University of Arizona has suspended activities at its fraternities following persistent reports of misconduct, including assault, hazing, and drug and alcohol-related behavior, a university official said. Just seven weeks into the fall semester, the university's Dean of Stude...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Oct 8, 2026

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Nashville airport announces Air France to launch new international service

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Nashville International Airport announced that Air France is bringing a new international air service to Music City. “We are excited to confirm that Air France will launch new international air service at Nashville International Airport®. This is a s...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 8, 2026

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College GameDay moving indoors for Alabama-Georgia amid Hurricane Isaias

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - As Hurricane Isaias remains on track for a potential Alabama landfall, the University of Alabama announced that ESPN’s College GameDay is moving indoors. Hurricane Isaias is projected to make landfall late Friday night or early Saturday morni...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 8, 2026

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Think your dog is ruining your sleep? Science says it might be you

Can sleeping with your dog help you get a better night's sleep? New research suggests it might. There's nothing better than waking up with a pup curled up next to you. And that's not just a dog lover's opinion. A new study suggests sharing your sleeping space with a dog may not b...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Oct 8, 2026

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Russia says no epidemic risk as WHO pushes for transparency on plague lab death

Russias health watchdog said Wednesday there is no risk of an epidemic following the death of a laboratory worker at an anti-plague research institute in Siberia, even as the World Health Organization (WHO) made a plea for more information about the concerning episode. In a state...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Oct 8, 2026

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Millions of SAVE plan borrowers getting 90-day notices to switch

( InvestigateTV ) — Borrowers who have been in the SAVE forbearance plan for the past several years are now receiving notices requiring them to leave the plan and choose a new repayment option. The personalized 90-day notices come from loan servicers and began going out in July, ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 8, 2026

safety

Former clerk of court accused of bumping his salary on 44 paychecks, police say

LORIS, SC. ( WMBF /Gray News) - A former clerk of court in South Carolina is accused of secretly increasing his own pay rate 44 times over about a year and a half. Todd Keith Massey turned himself in Wednesday morning as he faces charges of breach of trust with fraudulent intent,...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 8, 2026

safety

Police investigating after motorcyclist found dead on Clarksville road

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Police are investigating after a motorcyclist was found dead on a Clarksville road Thursday morning. Officers responded to the 800 block of Parham Drive after dispatchers received a 911 call reporting a motorcyclist found lying on the ground. He was de...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 8, 2026

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Aging Untold: Knowing your family health history matters more than you may think

( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we explore how family health history can help doctors spot medical risks early and shape a more personalized path for your care. Plus, find out how creating an “anti-bucket list” can help you let go of guilt, grudges and obligat...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 8, 2026

Local

What we know about the man fatally shot by security at a Nashville courthouse

What This Story Is About Security fatally shot a man Thursday morning after he allegedly pulled out a gun and knife inside the federal courthouse in downtown Nashville. Why It Matters The shooting happened in a busy courthouse frequented by citizens, judges and important official...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 8, 2026

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Live tonight: Ossoff, Collins take the stage as Georgia Senate race heats up

ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - Georgia’s U.S. Senate candidates, incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) and U.S. Rep. Mike Collins (R), will debate live Thursday in a broadcast streaming across Gray Media stations nationwide. The one-hour debate will begin at 7 p.m. ET and take place at Asse...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 8, 2026

safety

Shooting in Downtown Nashville leaves one person injured

Shooting in Downtown Nashville leaves one person injured WZTV Shooting reported at federal courthouse in Nashville, police say WSMV Shooting reported at federal courthouse in downtown Nashville WKRN News 2 1 person shot at federal courthouse in Tennessee, police say AP News Armed...

WZTVOct 8, 2026

safety

Governor Beshear declares state of emergency over diesel costs

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WBKO) - On Wednesday Oct. 7 Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency which will allow Kentucky farmers and truckers to use untaxed or dyed diesel fuel on roadways. This declaration comes after rising costs of diesel by the ongoing war in Iran. The Gover...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 8, 2026

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Knowing your family health history matters more than you may think

( Aging Untold ) — At almost every doctor’s visit, you’re asked about your family health history. But if you don’t know the answers, or you rush through the form, you might be missing one of the most powerful tools available for predicting and preventing disease. Why family histo...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 8, 2026

safety

Multiple injured in Kentucky school bus crash, multi-ambulance response underway

HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (WVLT) - Multiple people were injured in a crash involving an SUV and a school bus in Harlan County on Wednesday morning, according to Kentucky State Police. The crash was reported shortly after 7:30 a.m. at Rosspoint Cutoff on U.S. 119. Multiple ambulances wer...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 8, 2026

parks

InvestigateTV+: Finding solutions for food deserts

( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ takes an inside look at food deserts, where fresh groceries are out of reach, healthier options are limited, and prices can be even higher. Also, a dementia patient’s disappearance before dawn sparks a massive search, highlighting the wandering ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 8, 2026

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How volunteers step up to help when elderly or disable adults are reported missing

ATLANTA, Ga. ( InvestigateTV ) - For families caring for someone with dementia, it’s a constant concern that they may get disoriented, walk out of their house, and struggle to get home or find safety. That behavior is known as “wandering.” It’s an umbrella term that can mean ever...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 8, 2026

business

‘We are absolutely in a crisis’: The fight to provide access to food in the South

MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( InvestigateTV ) - In communities across the country, more families are getting pushed farther away from fresh, affordable food. The USDA calls it “low access.” It’s when a significant share of a neighborhood lives far away from a grocery store. The agency estimat...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 8, 2026