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Building suddenly collapses in Illinois, sending people running for cover

A building collapse in Aurora, Illinois, was captured on video Wednesday, sending people on nearby streets running for cover. Aurora police said three people were injured when the buildings brick exterior crumbled onto the road below. The injuries were considered minor. RELATED S...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

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New bills filed ahead of 115th Tennessee General Assembly

Lawmakers have already filed new bills addressing things like punishments for the murder of child victims and Tennessee's annual sales tax holiday to a statue of Dolly Parton on the capitol grounds....

WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

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The Holiday Light Show Watch & Win Contest 2026 Official Rules

THE HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW WATCH & WIN CONTEST SPONSORED BY THE DANCING LIGHTS OF CHRISTMAS CONTEST OFFICIAL RULES NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING. WSMV4 is solely responsible for awarding prizes. 1. PROMOTION DATES a. Holida...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

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Ketamine infusion therapy could offer hope for chronic pain patients

( Aging Untold ) — Millions of Americans live with chronic pain. The epidemic is often hidden behind closed doors as patients suffer in silence, according to research published in the “ Journal of Primary Care & Community Health.” Chronic pain, such as back pain, arthritis and he...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

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GMN's Dining Dash for Nov. 13, 2026

Each week, Good Morning Nashville features health inspection scores from restaurants across Middle Tennessee.

WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

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Cost of living is the top obstacle to financial security, survey finds

( InvestigateTV ) — More than half of the adults surveyed by ConsumerAffairs define financial security as simply not living paycheck to paycheck. The survey of 1,000 adults ages 18 to 64 found the goal is more basic than many might expect, according to Dayna Edens, public relatio...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

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Measles antibody test: What to know about checking your immunity

GREENVILLE, S.C. ( Aging Untold ) — Measles is highly contagious, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says adults can get seriously sick. Complications are more common after age 20. A simple antibody test, also known as a titer test, can show whether a person is li...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

business

Middle Tennessee is getting a new Buc-ee’s. Here’s what to know

What This Story Is About A new Buc-ee’s is opening next week in Middle Tennessee. Why It Matters This will be Tennessee’s third Buc-ee’s, per the company’s website. What Happens Next A ribbon-cutting is planned for Monday, November 16, at noon. For Context Like all Buc-ee’s, the ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

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Trump Jr. ends paid Kalshi role amid competing prediction market investment

Donald Trump Jr. is no longer a paid adviser for Kalshi, the prediction market company said Thursday. Kalshi described the decision as a mutual business decision between the two parties that followed a decision by Trump Jr.'s investment firm, 1789 Capital, to increase its investm...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

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Surveillance video shows moment horses briefly boarded a Detroit city bus

Video obtained by the Scripps News Group in Detroit shows the moment two horses were allowed to briefly board a city bus over the weekend in an incident that has since gone viral on social media. The video from inside the bus shows the driver making a stop near 7 Mile and Strasbu...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

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Rescue efforts underway after man falls into grain bin in Lawrence County

LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn. (WSMV) - Rescue teams responded to a property in the Laurel Hill wilderness after a man reportedly fell into a grain bin on Friday morning. The incident occurred at a property on Taylor Lane off Smith Road in West Lawrence County, Tennessee. A man in his 60s f...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

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Ring doorbell camera captures the Brooklyn building collapse

NEW YORK (Gray News) - A Ring doorbell camera captured the moment an apartment building collapsed in Brooklyn, killing eight people. In the video, provided by James Williams, debris and dust are seen billowing up as the structure to the right of a landing gives way. People can be...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

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What you need to know about new child car seat standards coming Dec. 5

(Gray Media) – A new update to child car seat safety standards is fast approaching, changing the requirements for newly manufactured seats. Starting Dec. 5, 2026, updated federal testing standards will affect how covered car seats are tested for side-impact crashes and how child ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

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Down the Rabbit Hole: Where children’s stories come to life

KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( InvestigateTV ) — Reading is crucial for young children, helping them to build their vocabulary and their imaginations. But the joy and love of reading among kids is slipping away. Federal data shows fewer children are reading for fun today compared to years pa...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

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Here’s why temperatures are plunging across Middle Tennessee this weekend

What This Story Is About A strong cold front is sweeping across Middle Tennessee, ushering in Canadian air that will drop temperatures well below November average through the weekend. Why It Matters Middle Tennessee is facing its first widespread freeze of the season, with overni...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

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Puppy yoga pairs stretching with snuggling

CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( Aging Untold ) — Downward dog has a new meaning in Charlotte, where yoga classes include puppies. The classes blend calm movement with play, rest and cuddle time. What happens in a puppy yoga class The puppies don’t follow the poses, but that is part of the appe...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

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High school athletes can capitalize on NIL, lawmakers look to protect young players

NEW ORLEANS ( InvestigateTV ) - Name, image and likeness, or NIL, continues to dominate headlines and forever change the game for student athletes. While the federal government tackles the college landscape, some states have enacted laws to protect high school students and their ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

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USPS plans January shipping rate hikes, citing higher fuel costs

The U.S. Postal Service plans to raise shipping prices in January. The proposed changes, announced Thursday, would raise rates by an average of 5.9% for Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select. The Postal Service also plans to make an 8% tra...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

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Going back to school in retirement can build brain health and new connections

( Aging Untold ) — Schooling does not end for some people in retirement. They are auditing classes, joining lifelong learning programs or training for a new job. The cost can be low or even free, but it still takes time. Why learning later in life matters Gerontologist “Sam” Crad...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

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NFL quarterback Sam Hartman named as star of next season of ‘The Bachelor’

(Gray News) - The Washington Commanders’ Sam Hartman is set to be the next “Bachelor.” “Sam Hartman will be looking for love this offseason,” the team said in a press release. The 27-year-old quarterback will star in the next season of “The Bachelor,” which will be the hit show’s...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

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Creator of ‘We Do Not Care Club’ describes first video, response from followers

( Aging Untold ) — Melani Sanders is a social media sensation now, but there was a time when the creator of the popular “ We Do Not Care Club ” wasn’t one to be in front of the camera. That changed one day when she decided that she had reached capacity. She was already tired and ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

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Nor’easter brings damaging winds, coastal flooding to Northeast

While noreasters are known for their heavy snow, a storm hitting the northeastern U.S. is mostly bringing damaging winds and coastal flooding this weekend. Coastal flood warnings and advisories are in effect for Long Island and the New Jersey coast. Forecasters say low-lying area...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

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This grassroots ‘village’ helped a single mom drive away with a new car

MYRTLE BEACH, SC ( InvestigateTV ) - It’s not like an episode of Oprah, but for single moms like Caroline Reed, it feels pretty close. She was gifted with a white car topped with a big red bow, all thanks to Amanda Todd and her village. To understand the gift is to learn about th...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

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This woman and her dog have taken to the motorcycle life

MYRTLE BEACH, SC ( InvestigateTV ) - Paige Parlato kicks her motorcycle alive, and her Doberman mix, Han, is ready to ride. “He’s very laidback, he really likes to be where I’m at, but he really can have some energy if he wants to,” Parlato said. Parlato and Han cruise weekly thr...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

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Prostate health: These are the symptoms men should not ignore

( Aging Untold ) — The prostate can have a big impact on men’s health as they get older. Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, said the prostate is a small gland that slowly enlarges with age, and men should not ignore the changes that come with it. What the prostate does...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

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Nashville's steam locomotive 576 holds first public open house

It felt like being reunited with an old friend. Steam locomotive 576 held its first public open house last weekend, giving Nashville residents their first chance to see the historic locomotive since it left Centennial Park in 2019 for a full mechanical overhaul. The locomotive ha...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

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How to reset when stress becomes chronic

( Aging Untold ) — For many people, stress feels like a bigger part of everyday life. When stress becomes chronic, it can bring physical effects. According to the American Psychological Association, most Americans say their stress has increased, and about 75% report physical or e...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

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Taylor Swift to perform at 60th CMA Awards in Nashville for first time in 13 years

What This Story Is About Superstar Taylor Swift is making a return to the CMA Awards after 13 years. Swift is nominated for Single of the Year with “I Knew It, I Knew You.” Why It Matters The last time Swift performed for the CMA Awards was in 2013, when she sang “Red” with Vince...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

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Lanes to close on main thoroughfare in downtown Nashville for road work

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Nashville Department of Transportation says a busy thoroughfare downtown will be shut down for road work. NDOT says Korean Veterans Boulevard will be partially closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday between the roundabout and First Avenue South for p...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

government

Metro Nashville leadership to discuss state court ruling on cutting membership in half

What This Story Is About The Metro Nashville City Council called a special meeting to discuss how to navigate a court ruling that requires the council to be cut in half. Why It Matters Currently, the council consists of 40 members (35 district representatives and 5 at-large membe...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Nov 13, 2026

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Vanderbilt looks to upset No. 3 Alabama in Nashville

Vanderbilt (4-5, 1-5 SEC) is coming off its first Southeastern Conference win of the season against Mississippi State with hopes to get to a bowl game while third-ranked Alabama (7-2, 5-2 SEC) looks to keep its conference title and College Football Playoff hopes alive....

WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)Nov 13, 2026