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Vols suffer first loss of season to Texas

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Vols suffered their first loss of the season during their SEC opener against Texas. The Longhorns took home the win 20-17. The Longhorns put the first points of the game on the board with a 9-yard run from fifth-year running back Raleek Brown, follow...

WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)Sep 26, 2026

safety

Utility worker dies attempting to restore power following storm, authorities say

CURRY COUNTY, N.M. ( KFDA /Gray News) - A utility worker died Friday in New Mexico after being electrocuted while attempting to repair a utility pole. According to the Curry County Sheriff’s Office, sheriff’s deputies, along with the Clovis Fire Department, responded to a rural a...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 26, 2026

safety

Ex-‘American Idol’ contestant Caleb Flynn on trial in wife’s killing

Caleb Flynns murder trial has it all: testimony about a secret affair between church members, thousands of deleted texts, lies to the FBI and curiously silent pet dogs. What the trial doesnt have is the murder weapon. The absence of the firearm used to fatally shoot Ashley Flynn ...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 26, 2026

safety

Motorcyclist critically injured after crash in Cross Plains

What This Story Is About A motorcyclist was critically injured following a crash in Cross Plains on Friday night, according to Smokey Barn News. Why It Matters The crash closed Highway 25 while authorities investigated the crash. What Happens Next The motorcyclist was flown to a ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 26, 2026

business

Costco says it used tariff refunds to cut prices on everyday goods

Costco leaders said earlier this week that the company received a $184 million tariff refund from the federal government after the Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trumps tariff policy was illegal. Costco said the government refunded $174 million to the company, along with an...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 26, 2026

schools

Texas edges past Tennessee 20-17 in both teams’ first SEC matchup

What This Story Is About #14 Tennessee welcomes into Neyland Stadium #1 Texas Why It Matters It’s the SEC opener for both schools. The first of 9 league games this season. What Happens Next Except for the 2nd half against Ohio State, Texas has not really looked like the #1 team i...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 26, 2026

safety

Mother charged after 4-year-old girl dies from severe colon infection, reports say

CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (Gray News) - A mother in Pennsylvania was charged after her 4-year-old girl died from a severe colon infection and neglect, according to multiple reports. Police say 36-year-old Sarah Brubaker is accused of neglecting to care for her 4-year-old daughter, r...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 26, 2026

safety

Woman to spend 2 years in prison after killing 2 in DUI crash

EVANSVILLE, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - An Indiana woman who pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a deadly DUI crash has learned her sentence this week. Crystal Edmonds appeared in a Vanderburgh courtroom on Friday, where she was sentenced to two years in prison, followed by two...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 26, 2026

News

HUD’s Innovative Housing Showcase returns to National Mall

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The National Mall was transformed into a neighborhood this week featuring the next generation of home building and development for the sixth year in a row, as part of HUD’s “Innovative Housing Showcase.” The exhibition, which began Tuesday and concluded Thu...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 26, 2026

government

Ocasio-Cortez downplays 2028 speculation, stresses 2026 elections

Days after raising speculation about her 2028 prospects in a New York Times interview, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she is focused on helping Democrats including herself win reelection in 2026. Ocasio-Cortez has recently been the subject of speculation about a possible...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 26, 2026

safety

4 charged after fender-bender escalated into brutal beating of man caught on camera

ST. LOUIS, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) - Four people are facing charges after a minor crash in Missouri escalated into a violent attack that was captured on video. Tamara Logan, 48, Martinez Logan, 25, Mary Moore, 26, and Davion Alfred, 30, are each charged with second-degree robbery,...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 26, 2026

News

Trump rejects Iran proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, calls it 'Trump Strait'

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week if the U.S. meets certain conditions. Trump spoke to reporters Saturday outside the White House before leaving for a college football game. Iran offered this week to reop...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 26, 2026

News

Powerful nor’easter slams Northeast, leaving thousands without power

More than 70,000 customers were without electricity in the U.S. Northeast on Saturday, the effect of a powerful noreaster expected to create dangerous conditions through the weekend. Forecasters warned of gale winds that could down trees and heavy rain that could put roads underw...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 26, 2026

Local

PredsFest brings free street party to downtown Nashville to kick off Predators season

PredsFest is transforming the streets around Bridgestone Arena into a massive free celebration to kick off the Nashville Predators' new season Saturday. The free fan festival runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Nashville. No tickets are required, and the event welcomes all ag...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 26, 2026

government

Biden calls on Democrats to turn out amid 'dark days'

Former President Joe Biden is urging Democrats to get out and vote. Biden appeared alongside former first lady Jill Biden while receiving a service award from Planned Parenthood. In remarks delivered Thursday, Biden said the country is going through dark days, but encouraged vote...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 26, 2026

business

Nashville celebrates Dolly Parton with ‘Dolly Day’

What This Story Is About Nashville marked Sept. 25, or 9-25, as a citywide celebration of the late Dolly Parton. Why It Matters More than 150 businesses in Nashville held special events and fundraisers for local charities. What Happens Next The city wants to make “Dolly Day” an a...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 26, 2026

News

Trump visit, Texas game bring historic Saturday to Knoxville

What This Story Is About President Donald Trump is expected to attend the Tennessee-Texas football game inside Neyland Stadium. Why It Matters UT athletic historian Bud Ford said no sitting president has ever attended a game in Knoxville, and the visit is prompting enhanced secur...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 26, 2026

schools

College rodeo athlete dies from injuries at event: ‘Touched so many lives’

WACO, Texas ( KWTX /Gray News) - The Texas rodeo community is mourning a member of the Tarleton State University team who died during an event on Thursday. Alejandra Franco, a Tarleton State University student-athlete, died from injuries she sustained while performing at the S.A....

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Sep 26, 2026

Local

Fans downtown celebrate inaugural Dolly Day

It was a very special day Friday, honoring a legend close to our hearts. September 25 was officially declared Dolly Day in Nashville and several other cities across the US, and it was a success downtown. Several gathered outside Dolly's Songteller Hotel and Life of Many Colors Mu...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Sep 26, 2026