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Grieving family fights fake obituaries for teenage son

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The details in the obituaries were vague, some were totally wrong. Brett Tinch found himself correcting lies about his teenage son Noah’s life. “I started seeing these posts, obituaries, and none of the information was accurate. The middle name was wrong,”...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 5, 2026

safety

2 killed, including a high school student, in Florida school bus crash, sheriff says

A 10th-grade student and another person were killed after a multi-vehicle crash involving a school bus happened Monday morning in Central Florida. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said during a morning news conference that the crash happened around 6 a.m., when a Chevrolet Malibu v...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Oct 5, 2026

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Karoline Leavitt joins Fox News after departing as White House press secretary

(Gray News) - Karoline Leavitt, the former Trump administration press secretary, is joining Fox News as a contributor, the network said Monday. Leavitt will provide commentary for Fox News in both opinion and news programming, according to The New York Times . She starts her new ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 5, 2026

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Long-term care insurance: What it covers

( Aging Untold ) — Long-term care can get expensive fast, and long-term care insurance may help. The Aging Untold experts are breaking down how long-term care insurance works and what it pays for. What long-term care insurance actually pays for “Long-term care insurance is an ins...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 5, 2026

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Disgraced former House Speaker Dennis Hastert dies at 84

Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert has died at age 84. The Kendall County coroner confirmed Hastert died of natural causes at his Illinois home over the weekend. Hastert served as speaker of the House from 1999 to 2007, becoming the longest-serving Republican speaker in U.S. his...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Oct 5, 2026

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Pedestrian hit by car, hospitalized in Clarksville

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man was seriously injured and taken to the hospital after being struck by a car while walking on a road in Clarksville over the weekend. The driver reportedly swerved in an attempt to avoid hitting the man on Cumberland Drive, but was unsuccessful. A...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 5, 2026

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Tap ensemble in Myrtle Beach brings adults back to dance after decades

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. ( Aging Untold ) — A tap ensemble in South Carolina is made up of adults who are returning to tap dancing after stepping away for careers and family responsibilities. Michele Selvanto-Kowalski spent more than 45 years teaching tap in New Jersey before moving to...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 5, 2026

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Stroke survivor’s daily thumbs-up greeting has powerful effect on neighbors

EATON RAPIDS, Mich. ( Aging Untold ) — For 10 years, George Doxtader has greeted passing drivers with a thumbs-up from a bench at the corner of State and Main. “Ten years,” Doxtader said. Doxtader, 78, spreads joy in the community with a thumbs-up that lifts the spirits of people...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 5, 2026

safety

InvestigateTV+: Potential medical breakthrough for sepsis

( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ explores how sepsis attacks the body and the medical breakthrough one doctor says could potentially save lives. Then, we take an in-depth look at how burnt trees stand in the way of rebuilding after wildfires and meet the volunteers doing danger...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 5, 2026

parks

A look inside the oldest bike company in America

CONWAY, S.C. ( InvestigateTV ) — Sparks fly, tools turn, and workers assemble parts of made-to-order industrial-grade bicycles, recreational bikes, and trikes at the Worksman Cycles factory in Conway. Wayne Sosin spent decades keeping the nation’s oldest bike maker rolling. He he...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 5, 2026

schools

This program promotes reading for kids before they get into kindergarten

ST. LOUIS, Mo. ( InvestigateTV ) - A Missouri six-year-old is reading more books than many people read in a lifetime. Pew Research in the past found that the average American reads about 12 books a year. An elementary student outside of St. Louis crushed this number by reading 1,...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 5, 2026

safety

How hazard trees stand in the way of wildfire cleanup

ROWENA Ore. ( InvestigateTV ) - In the blink of an eye lives can be upended by a natural disaster, and recovering from one can last long after the danger is gone. In June 2025, a wildfire tore through the community of Rowena, Oregon. It forced 8,000 people to evacuate and destroy...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 5, 2026

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BNA fall break travel: What to know before you go

Flying out of Nashville for fall break? Airport officials say to arrive early and watch for traffic changes as construction continues at Nashville International...

FOX 17 WZTV Nashville (local news)Oct 5, 2026

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Monday Menu: Fancy-Q Edition

Fancypants and Saap Saap are teaming up for a special barbecue collab — tonight!

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Oct 5, 2026

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The Cruel Stupidity of Lethal Injection

Opinion: I thought I hated the death penalty in all the ways there are to hate it. But now I also hate it because Tennessee is embarrassingly bad at it....

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Oct 5, 2026

parks

Beshear Campaigns for Molder as Dems Eye Midterms

Kentucky governor soft-launched his own 2028 presidential bid at private Nashville fundraiser for the 5th Congressional District candidate

Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)Oct 5, 2026

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1st full week of October will feel like fall

A cold front is making its way across the Mid-State this morning, keeping seasonal highs in the forecast for the next few days!

WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)Oct 5, 2026

safety

Shooting on University Court leaves one hurt, one dead

The Metro Nashville Police Department says that two women were shot on the 100 block of University Court Sunday night.The shooting was reported around 8:30 p.m...

FOX 17 WZTV Nashville (local news)Oct 5, 2026

safety

Thousands gather to honor fallen Kentucky State Trooper Hayden Phillips

Thousands of people gathered Sunday at the E. A. Diddle Arena on the campus of Western Kentucky University to honor Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips, remembering a man who dedicated his life to serving others and loved his family above all else. Phillips, 28, was kil...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Oct 5, 2026

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Braves’ bullpen plan works as Atlanta evens NLDS with Dodgers

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves, navigating their third straight bullpen game and another stellar outing from unlikely hero Ray Kerr, evened their best-of-five National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 3-2 win Sunday. The teams ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 5, 2026

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Woman dies after stopping to help driver of flipped car on interstate

NEW ORLEANS ( WVUE /Gray News) - A New Orleans woman died after she stopped to pull a trapped driver from a flipped car on Interstate 10 and was struck by another vehicle, according to her family. Ka’Sheena Daniels, 31, died Sept. 25 on westbound I-10 near Elysian Fields Avenue a...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 5, 2026

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Funeral held for Kentucky State Trooper killed on duty

What This Story Is About Thousands of people gathered in Bowling Green Sunday to honor the life and service of Kentucky State Trooper Hayden Phillips. Why It Matters Phillips, 28, was shot and killed last during a traffic stop on I-65 near Bowling Green last week. What Happens Ne...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 5, 2026

Local

Nashville Symphony 2026-27 season back on after $10M donation

What This Story Is About The Nashville Symphony announced that it’s season is resuming after it received a $10 million donation from Oracle. Why It Matters The suspension affects 77 orchestra musicians and 27 staff positions, and leaves season ticket holders uncertain about refun...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 4, 2026

safety

Van destroyed in fire near Kentucky home

What This Story Is About A van was destroyed in a fire near a Kentucky home on Sunday, according to the Pembroke Fire Department. What Happens Next The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Kentucky State Fire Marshal’s Office. For Context PFD said crews responded to re...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 4, 2026

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Braves turn to Ray Kerr in Game 2, line up Chris Sale for Game 3

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - After making a strong impression in Atlanta’s Game 3 Wild Card Series clincher against the Philadelphia Phillies, reliever Ray Kerr will open Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Kerr will be ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 4, 2026

safety

Multi-vehicle crash blocks 3 lanes on I-65 SB

A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 is causing traffic delays in Williamson County.The crash occurred near mile marker 66.2, and was reported at 3:50 p.m. Su...

FOX 17 WZTV Nashville (local news)Oct 4, 2026

safety

Pikeville man charged with aggravated assault, kidnapping

An investigation by theA joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Pikeville Police Department has resulted in th...

FOX 17 WZTV Nashville (local news)Oct 4, 2026

safety

Researcher at Russian plague laboratory dies of ‘unknown’ infection

Russian authorities are responding to an incident in which a suspected dangerous infection was released as a result of a laboratory accident in Siberia and a researcher died. The incident occurred at the Anti-Plague Research Institute in Shelekhov, near Irkutsk, according to Russ...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Oct 4, 2026

Local

Titans fall to 0-4 after 24-18 loss to Ravens

What This Story Is About Tennessee Titans fall to 0-4 this season. Why It Matters The Titans remain winless in Robert Saleh’s first year as head coach. What Happens Next The Titans will return home to host the Houston Texans on Oct. 11. For Context The Titans continue to be incon...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 4, 2026

safety

Car crashes into two cars, gas pump before catching fire at Midstate gas station

What This Story Is About A car crashed into two cars before hitting a gas pump and catching fire, according to Smokey Barn News. What Happens Next Officials are working to determine what caused the crash. For Context SBN reports that the crash happened at a gas station on Highway...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 4, 2026

safety

Crash blocks lanes near I-40

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A multi-vehicle crash is blocking lanes at State Route 155 Southbound near Interstate 40. The crash was reported just after 12 p.m. on Sunday. The southbound exit ramp right lane is blocked and the right shoulder is blocked, according to the Tennessee De...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 4, 2026

safety

1 dead, 2 injured after downtown Las Vegas shooting

LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 /Gray News) — One person is dead, and two others are injured after a shooting during First Friday in downtown Las Vegas Friday night. According to a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department press release, officers were in the area of South Main Street and West Ch...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 4, 2026

safety

I-40 exit to Briley Parkway closed after crash

At least two people were hurt in a multi-vehicle crash along the Interstate 40 exit to Briley Parkway Sunday, according to authorities.

WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)Oct 4, 2026

government

Week Ahead in Washington: October 4

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The House and Senate are on recess until after Election Day as President Donald Trump campaigns for Republican candidates in the final weeks before the midterm elections. Vice President JD Vance is headed to Alaska Monday, while Trump is set to kick off thi...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 4, 2026