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At least 51 dead in Okla. twister, including at least 20 children

11:37 PM, May 20, 2013

A massive, mile-wide tornado with winds up to 200 mph killed at least 51 people, including at least 20 children, Monday afternoon during 40 terrifying minutes of destruction across southern Oklahoma City and its suburbs.

Authorities arrest Cocke Co. man accused of sexually assaulting teens

11:38 PM, May 20, 2013

The Cocke County Sheriff's Office confirms that the man accused of sexual assaulting two teenagers has been taken into custody without incident.

4th graders offer message of hope to cancer patients

11:23 PM, May 20, 2013

Sacred Heart students delivered dozens of paintings to cancer patients at UT Medical Center.

Teaching kids to dial 911 in the digital age

11:24 PM, May 20, 2013

With smartphones seemingly replacing landlines, experts say it's important to make sure today's young children know how to use the mobile devices in case of an emergency.

Mosquitoes starting to bite in East Tennessee

11:29 PM, May 20, 2013

A wet spring and climbing temperatures mean mosquitoes are making their comeback to East Tennessee.

Baseball players with mental, physical challenges learn lessons, have fun

10:31 PM, May 20, 2013

The league has players from five-year-olds to some who are older than 30.

Man accused in fatal church van crash convicted for armed robberies

9:25 PM, May 20, 2013

A man accused in a fatal church van crash has been convicted in connection with several armed robberies that happened before the wreck.

Trial moved for man accused of killing police officer father

9:14 PM, May 20, 2013

Officials say Ethan Self used his father's gun to kill him while he slept on a couch. He was an 18-year-old high school senior at the time.

Disconnected number mistake causes dental dilemma

9:08 PM, May 20, 2013

What happens when the phone company incorrectly takes your number away? A Knoxville dentist office recently found out correcting the issue is more difficult than pulling teeth.

Commission takes 1st vote on censure of Ownby

6:56 PM, May 20, 2013

Ownby was arrested in May 2012 after police observed him engaging in oral sex with a man at Sharp's Ridge Park in North Knoxville.

Students, alumni prepare to say goodbye to old Greenback School

6:55 PM, May 20, 2013

By next January, a new $24 million building will replace the 92-year-old current structure.

FWS to consider concerns about endangered fish

6:49 PM, May 20, 2013

A spokesman for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says the agency takes seriously the concerns of environmentalists that two East Tennessee mines are a threat to endangered fish.

Alcoa warns of scammer claiming to collect utility payments

6:44 PM, May 20, 2013

The city says it does not call customers to collect utility payments, and if there are issues with any payments, it will either come via an automated message or through an online payment system.

Knoxville, UT looking to expand use of World's Fair Park

6:35 PM, May 20, 2013

Knoxville, in conjunction with UT, is looking into expanding use of World's Fair Park as a center for cultural resources.

Wrestler says he has 'no plans on running for political office'

6:13 PM, May 20, 2013

Kane - we mean Glenn Jacobs - said Monday that he has "no plans on running for political office at this time" following a report late last week that he might be planning to take on U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander.

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