October 14, 2026
News
Bus hits cars in Virginia, killing 5 people and injuring 34, state police say
A bus crashed into vehicles slowing for a work zone on Interstate 95 in Virginia early Friday, killing five people and injuring dozens, including the driver, authorities said.
Lakeway Area Crime Briefs
The following charges are on file at the respective law enforcement agencies listed. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
ABC stations call FCC’s early call for license renewal ‘unconstitutional’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Local TV stations owned by ABC across the United States blasted the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday for launching an “unlawful, arbitrary and unconstitutional” early review of their broadcast licenses as a dispute between the network and the Trump-controlled agency intensifies.
LDS Church, Central Services to host America250 Food Distribution June 4
Many events are taking place in anticipation of the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Flood victim identified as Bybee woman
By Jessica Greene, Tribune Correspondent The woman who lost her life during Thursday morning’s flash flooding in Cocke County has been identified as Teresa Diane… Login to continue reading Login…
Dandridge fatal shooting under investigation
From Staff Reports An investigation is underway into a fatal shooing that occurred Thursday night at Riverfront Circle in Dandridge. Shortly after 10 p.m., deputies… Login to continue reading Login…
Fire claims the life of Russelville Woman
By Jessica Greene, Tribune Correspondent A woman died Friday morning following a house fire in the 5700 block of Old Russellville Pike in Hamblen County.… Login to continue reading Login…
Documents reveal murder attempt against Grainger School Board member accused in statutory rape of teenager
From Staff Reports A grand jury has returned three additional indictments against Steve Blanken, a suspended Grainger County School Board member. Grainger County Sheriff’s deputies… Login to continue reading Login…
Hooked: Vols down Texas
OKLAHOMA CITY – Seventh-seeded Tennessee rallied behind a dominant outing from Sage Mardjetko on Thursday afternoon at Devon Park, defeating No. 2-seeded Texas, 6-3, in the opening round of the Women’s College World Series.