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Local NewsTanker crash shuts down I-75 North in McMinn CountyA tanker truck crash on I-75 has shut down the northbound lanes in McMinn County. It's expected to take until 6:30 to get the road reopened. Beware of wind chill with Tuesday's stormCombine the sustained winds of 10-20 mph with temperatures in the low to mid 20s, and we get wind chill values from 5-15 degrees above zero. The wind chill will be more severe in the mountains. Update: Pigeon Forge hotel murder suspect arrested in AthensA man wanted for the murder of his bride in Pigeon Forge has been located and arrested in Athens. Tell us what you think: Childhood obesityWhat should and shouldn't be allowed in school vending machines? Top 5: Romantic restaurants. Viewer Pic Contest: Costumed petsWith Valentine's Day coming up, this week's Top 5 is asking for your choice of East Tennessee's most romantic restaurant. The Viewer Pic Contest wants your pets in costume, in honor of Mardi Growl. Monroe County man accused of child molestationLarry Lee Cordin, 49, has been charged with rape of a child. Investigators with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said Cordin admitted to molesting the child in an interview with investigators on Friday. Bonnaroo tickets on sale; lineup being announcedIndividual artists will be announcing their Bonnaroo plans throughout the day on their individual websites and social media outlets like Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter. Tenn. could include motorcycles in 'lemon law'A bill to include motorcycles in the state's "lemon law" for defective vehicles is advancing in the House. Cumberland Co. contractors arrested on theft chargesTwo contractors have been indicted in Cumberland County on theft charges based on allegations that they stole $750,000 from 20 different victims of their construction company. Bredesen: Either OK cable tax, or find alternativeGov. Phil Bredesen is challenging lawmakers to either approve his plan to eliminate a tax exemption for cable bills or to find another way to restore funding for higher education and save 200 state employees' jobs. Plans to renovate Alexander Inn move forwardA resolution passed before the Oak Ridge City Council on Monday, authorizing the interim city manager and city attorney to establish a written framework and timeline for repairs to the inn. Seymour HS wins $100k, courtesy of US CellularStudents at Seymour High School got a bit of good news Tuesday--they are the latest school to win $100,000 in U.S. Cellular's "Calling All Communities" giveaway. Cold Case: Investigators, son seeking answers in Knoxville woman's death 25 years agoA South Knox County man discovered the burned body of 29-year-old Betty Brown in a wooded area 25 years ago. Her case still remains unsolved, but now, investigators hope new technology will finally lead them to her killer. Former Vols Coach Battle named to Hall of Fame boardFormer Tennessee head coach Bill Battle is one of six named to the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame board of directors. Democrats field a candidate for Knox MayorWith two high-profile politicians vying for the Republican nomination for Knox County Mayor, a muckraking businessman planning to run as an independent, one question has been hanging in the air: where are the Democrats? CDC worker, confirmed dead in Haiti, was an Oak Ridge gradOfficials with the Atlanta-based CDC have received confirmation of the death of Diane Caves, who was on temporary assignment in Haiti when a massive earthquake struck on January 12. George Thomas motion for acquittal deniedA Kentucky man, convicted of the murders of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom, will not have his conviction tossed out by the judge who oversaw the case. Lawmakers override Bredesen veto on menu labelingTennessee lawmakers have voted to override Gov. Phil Bredesen's veto of a bill to limit local authority on requiring calorie counts to be listed on restaurant menus. Sailor from Knoxville promoted after repeling enemy attack in AfghanistanABFS3 Robert Wagner was awarded a combat action ribbon and promoted to Petty Officer 3rd Class for quickly responding to an enemy attack in November 2009.
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