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Over 60,000 lightning strikes over TN and KY Tuesday night! Here's why.
The thunderstorms brought damaging winds, widespread flash flooding, and thousands of lightning strikes.
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Vanderbilt WR Junior Sherrill seeking to stamp his name in school record books
At the podium, Sherrill discussed the conversation he had with his head coach about his role heading into his fourth season with the Commodores.
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Man accused of stabbing ex-wife and her 2 children to death, sheriff’s office says
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. ( WSAZ /Gray News) - A West Virginia man accused of killing his ex-wife and her two children is in jail after he was arraigned at a hospital Tuesday night. Joshua Deel, 39, is charged with three counts of first-degree murder following a stabbing that killed t...
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90-year-old retired doctor, wife die in house fire
NEW LONDON, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A retired physician and his wife died after a fire broke out at their home in Connecticut this week, fire officials said. Dr. Daniel Moalli, 90, was a retired physician who worked for 12 years at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital. His wife, Gle...
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Montgomery Co. Sheriff launches bike patrols on greenways to improve safety and build community connections
Law enforcement officers can't be everywhere at once. And in some areas, patrol cars simply can't fit. That's why the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office launched its bike patrol unit, a team of deputies who can access trails, parks and other areas that are more difficult to reach...
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Warming temperatures linked to longer mosquito disease season, analysis finds
What This Story Is About Climate Central examined the annual number of “mosquito disease days” in 239 major U.S. cities between 1970 and 2025. Why It Matters Mosquitoes are more than just an annoying part of summer — they can also pose a serious health risk. What Happens Next Hea...
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Nashville on track for historically wettest weather stretch in decades
Nashville on track for historically wettest weather stretch in decades WSMV
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Maduro, Flores Set for June 2027 Federal Trial in New York
NEW YORK (Gray Media) - Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro returned to federal court in Manhattan Wednesday for the first time since January, appearing alongside his wife, Cilia Flores, for a brief pretrial hearing. The hearing lasted about 20 minutes and focused largely ...
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‘I see you!’: Vigilant bystander stops man from dumping puppies on rural road
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas ( KWTX /Gray News) — A good Samaritan in Texas is credited with stopping a man from dumping puppies on a rural road. McLennan County deputies arrested a 64-year-old man accused of trying to abandon three puppies Sunday evening, according to an arrest affida...
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Free microchip, rabies clinic to be held in Nashville
What This Story Is About A free microchip and rabies clinic will be held for Davidson County residents this weekend. Why It Matters According to MACC, all dogs and cat six months and older are required to be vaccinated for rabies and registered in Davidson County. What Happens Ne...
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Man accused of selling kratom outside Robertson County gas station
A Robertson County man was taken into custody this week as part of an investigation into the sale of kratom — also known as "gas station heroin" — and money laundering activities....
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Cause of death revealed for 18-year-old ‘Godzilla’ actress Kaylee Hottle, reports say
(Gray News) - Authorities have reportedly released the cause of death for Hollywood actress Kaylee Hottle following a deadly crash earlier this week in Maryland. According to multiple reports, the Maryland medical examiner determined the 18-year-old died from multiple blunt force...
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Metro Nashville hosting career fair Thursday with more than 60 open positions across all skill levels
Metro Nashville hosting career fair Thursday with more than 60 open positions across all skill levels News Channel 5 Nashville
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Remembering the 1986 efforts to make Tennessee a movie-making hub
I was looking through a NewsChannel 5 archive tape from 1986 and saw something from exactly 40 years ago. It was Oscar-winner Sir Ben Kingsley speaking to a crowd under a tent in Tennessee. It was the launch of Century Motion Picture Studios Incorporated. A Chicago Tribune articl...
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Electric bicyclist seriously injured in Kentucky crash
What This Story Is About An individual riding an electric bike and a vehicle collided in Hopkinsville Tuesday. Why It Matters Doctors say more than 20,000 people annually are injured while riding electric bikes, and they are seeing more children getting injured on e-bikes. What H...
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A Middle TN school system is pushing back their start date. Here’s why.
What This Story Is About Sumner County Schools is pushing back the first day of school after a security breach. Why It Matters As a result of the breach, the school district will be sliding back some of the events by a week. What Happens Next School board officials said parents w...
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He Lived in an East Nashville Park for Years. Then, Tennessee Made His Survival a Crime
He Lived in an East Nashville Park for Years. Then, Tennessee Made His Survival a Crime The Root
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Cheatham County Schools considers new limits on classroom device use under Tennessee law
What This Story Is About The Cheatham County School District proposal to tackle a new state law on guidelines for digital devices in the classroom. Why It Matters As digital learning becomes popular, schools are making changes to connect with students. What Happens Next The schoo...
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Boat clocked going 157 mph in a 30-mph zone during charity event
TOWN OF ORLEANS, N.Y. ( WWNY /Gray News) — A boat participating in a charity event in New York State over the weekend was clocked traveling 157 mph in a 30-mph zone. The incident happened at the 1000 Islands Charity Poker Run on the St. Lawrence River. The speed was both illegal ...
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Tennessee officials provide advice for those impacted by severe weather
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance has released tips to aid people as they file claims and make repairs.
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Middle TN police cautioning drivers after large number of ‘small metal pieces’ spill onto roadway
What This Story Is About Motorists traveling on Highway 109 in Portland are being asked to use caution after a large number of small metal pieces were spilled along the roadway. Why It Matters Multiple people who traveled through the area reported that their tires were damaged. W...
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‘A Music City Story’ seeks 1,000 extras for Nashville concert scene
The team behind the upcoming film A Music City Story is looking for 1,000 extras to fill the audience during a concert scene filming in Nashville. Sony/AFFIRM Films is inviting people to participate in the scene on Friday, July 31, at Nashville Municipal Auditorium. The expected ...
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Student who survived fatal Tennessee bus crash calls for ‘a new school board,’ says leadership ‘ignored’ her
What This Story Is About A 14-year-old survivor of a bus crash in Tennessee is criticizing leadership at her school and in her district. Why It Matters Middle schoolers Zoe Davis and Arianna Pearson were killed in a bus crash while on a field trip in Carroll County on March 27. W...
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US attorney who Trump fired minutes after he got the job sues to get it back
A former US attorney in Washington state is suing the Trump administration for firing him less than one hour after a panel of federal judges unanimously voted to appoint him to the role. The lawsuit is the first of its kind as the administration continues a longstanding struggle ...
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EF-2 tornado touched down in Grayson County, Kentucky: NWS
Preliminary reports from the National Weather Service shows an EF-2 tornado touched down in Kentucky after severe storms ripped through the area Tuesday....
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Crash causes power outages in Tullahoma
What This Story Is About A crash on North Jackson Street is causing a power outage and traffic changes in the area. Why It Matters The incident has caused a power outage that the Tullahoma utility company said will last multiple hours. What Happens Next TUA LightTube crews are wo...
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Woman in her 20s found dead in hotel pool
MADISON, Wis. ( WMTV /Gray News) - A woman in her 20s was found dead in a Wisconsin hotel pool over the weekend. According to the Madison Police Department, a call came in around 6:30 p.m. Saturday from a hotel on John Q. Hammonds Drive. Madison Fire Department first responders s...
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Car complaints, housing disputes top the list of consumer grievances, report finds
( InvestigateTV ) — Auto-related issues topped the list of consumer complaints reported to state and local consumer protection agencies for the tenth consecutive year, according to a new report from the Consumer Federation of America. The CFA report examined the top 10 consumer c...
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Of Montreal Lets Bitterness and Joy Coexist at Cannery Hall
Sloppy Jane and Nordista Freeze support on a shapeshifting Tuesday night
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Viral video shows Crumbl Cookies employees doing their hair inside store
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) — A video circulating on social media appears to show Crumbl Cookies employees doing each other’s hair inside a North Carolina store. In the video, one person is seen getting her hair done inside a Crumbl store in Charlotte’s Midtown neighborhoo...
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Sinkhole closes Pierce Road in Nashville; closure expected to be extended
A sinkhole has closed a section of Pierce Road in Nashville, according to the Nashville Department of Transportation . All lanes are closed between Shannon and Palmer avenues. In an update at 11:46 a.m. Wednesday, NDOT said the roadway remained closed and the closure was expected...
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Man charged for allegedly killing his girlfriend’s service dog that he ‘hated’
BUFFALO COUNTY, Wis. ( WEAU /Gray News) - A Minnesota man is facing criminal charges in Wisconsin for allegedly killing his girlfriend’s service dog. According to a criminal complaint, 21-year-old Quintin Ehlo has been charged with mistreatment of animals causing death, criminal ...
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When to expect Nashville’s last late-night sunset of 2026
When to expect Nashville’s last late-night sunset of 2026 WSMV
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Trump pays respects to 4 US service members killed in the Middle East
President Donald Trump on Wednesday honored the lives of four U.S. service members who were killed in the Middle East and returned to their families at an air force base in Delaware. The president saluted as four transfer cases were escorted off an airplane during the dignified t...
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Hickman County manhunt: Duo wanted for attempted homicide
The Hickman County Sheriff's Office is searching for two men wanted on attempted homicide charges.
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Missouri man killed, Tenn. man injured in Tims Ford Lake watercraft crash
One man was killed and another seriously injured when two personal watercraft collided on Tims Ford Lake Tuesday evening, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. TWRA said the collision happened around 5:20 p.m. near the Tims Ford Bass Club boat ramp. A preliminary ...
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Fruit pouches sold at Kroger, Target and Meijer recalled for potential plastic pieces
(Gray News) - Some fruit puree pouches sold at Target have been recalled because of a packaging defect. PT Organics Limited announced a recall of some of its Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry pouches. The company said that due to an internal packaging defect,...
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Investigation underway after man dies in boating incident in Middle TN. Here’s what we know
WINCHESTER, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Winchester Police Department (WPD) reports that one person is dead after a reported drowning near the Tims Ford Bass Club on Tuesday afternoon. Police said crews responded to the lake at about 5 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found two boaters who were...
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Researchers discover Earth-like planet with atmosphere 48 light-years away
For the first time, scientists have found a rocky planet with an atmosphere orbiting in a stars habitable zone. Researchers from Harvard University say the Earth-like world has conditions similar to those on Earth. The exoplanet, LHS 1140 b, is 48 light-years from Earth. It orbit...
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Arts and music festivals returning to Nashville late summer and early fall
As summer winds down and students return to their classrooms, Nashville comes alive with beloved festivals and events new and old.These festivals celebrate the...
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Maduro trial date set for June 2027 as drug trafficking case against ousted Venezuelan leader proceeds
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro appeared in a New York City federal court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing in a drug trafficking case against him and his wife, Cilia Flores. Maduro, wearing a tan jumpsuit and sunglasses, listened as the judge set a trial date for Jun...
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Network breach delays Sumner County Schools state date, federal authorities notified
Sumner County Schools is delaying the start of the school year after officials say unauthorized users broke into the district's network.
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19-year-old says he is still haunted after months of alleged sexual abuse by female staffers at youth rehab center
KEARNEY, Neb. ( KOLN /Gray News) — A 19-year-old says he is still haunted after months of alleged sexual abuse by female staffers at a youth rehabilitation center in Kansas. He is one of multiple child victims who have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse. DaVontae Helms...
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Judge approves a $1.5B Anthropic settlement over books used to train Claude
A federal judge has approved a $1.5 billion copyright settlement in which artificial intelligence company Anthropic will pay thousands of authors about $3,000 per book after using pirated copies of their works to train its Claude chatbot. District Judge Araceli Martnez-Olgun said...
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PHOTOS: FOX 17 gets first look at Live Nation’s newest Nashville venue, The Truth
PHOTOS: FOX 17 gets first look at Live Nation’s newest Nashville venue, The Truth
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As the president touts Trump Accounts, some families are still waiting for money
President Donald Trump says Trump Accounts could hoist children out of poverty and give more Americans the chance to benefit from investments in the stock market. But some parents say they're still waiting for the money to arrive. Trump on Wednesday plans to speak at a Georgia hi...
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Calls to change Tennessee law for landlords to provide air conditioning
There are growing calls in the Midstate for Tennessee law to require landlords to provide air conditioning.
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Severe weather leaves roadways flooded, creates sinkhole in Goodlettsville/Madison area
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The towns of Goodlettsville and Madison experienced some significant flooding overnight after severe storms passed through the area. Goodlettsville’s police and fire departments, along with personnel from Public Works, were dispatched to several flo...
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FedEx driver no longer employed after Ring camera catches him using racial slur during delivery
KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( KCTV /Gray News) - A FedEx driver is no longer working for the company after a Ring camera captured him using a racial slur during a delivery to a real estate office. The incident happened on July 15 at Murrell Homes Real Estate Group in Kansas City. The driver...
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The Truth set to open in Wedgewood Village
Country roots are paving the way for Music City's newest concert venue.
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Lawrence Co. leaders to vote on one-year data center moratorium
Lawrence County is adding to the list of counties and cities in Middle Tennessee weighing limits on data centers. Next week county leaders will vote on a one-year data center moratorium resolution. If approved, it would also create a Data Center and Land Use Study Committee. Shan...
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Water main break cuts water access for residents in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Tenn. (WSMV) - A water main break is affecting households in Columbia on Wednesday morning. Columbia Power & Water Systems reported that a water main ruptured at 1133 Glenwood Drive and water access is being affected for all households on that road. Some residents on Mt...
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Historic West Virginia flooding washes out roads, knocks out 911 service as rescues continue
As Wednesday morning daylight spread over areas of central West Virginia pummeled by storms, local officials are fearful of what may be exposed. Ive never seen anything like this, and Ive lived here for 37 years, Buckhannon Mayor Robbie Skinner told West Virginia MetroNews on Tue...
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Free Teens Try Transit Day happening now in Franklin
It's Teens Try Transit Day in Franklin. The shuttles are taking teens all over town to explore and get familiar with public transit. The Blue Route runs from The Factory, to The Galleria, to downtown Franklin! The experience is open to all teens 12-18. Watch Megan's full live int...
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'Multi-hour' power outage due to vehicle crash in Tullahoma
Tullahoma utility crews are working to repair damage the electric system sustained as a result of a vehicle crash, resulting in a "multi-hour" power outage....
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Middle TN flooding: How much rain did Nashville, Hermitage, Mt. Juliet get?
Middle TN flooding: How much rain did Nashville, Hermitage, Mt. Juliet get? The Tennessean
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Happening now — Water rescue underway in Giles County
PULASKI, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Giles County Fire and Rescue squad continues to respond to people trapped in flooded areas after a busy night of rescues due to some severe weather that moved through the Pulaski area. Giles County Fire & Rescue and other agencies are responding to Old...
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Let Me Help: Advancements in cancer treatment
The American Society for Clinical Oncology held its conference meeting May 29 through June 2. Medical professionals presented their latest cancer research findings. Dr. Deepak Bhamidipati is a medical oncologist with SCRI Oncology Partners and Assistant Director of Early Phase Dr...
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Adolf Hitler's birthplace in Austria reopens as a police station to deter Nazi pilgrimages
Adolf Hitler's birthplace in Austria was officially inaugurated as a police station on Wednesday in an effort to destroy the building's appeal as a site of pilgrimage for people who glorify the Nazi dictator. A memorial stone is to remain in place outside the house in Braunau am ...
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Sinkhole opens up on Madison road
A sinkhole has opened up on Pierce Road in Madison, according to Metro officials.
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