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Toyota recalls 437,000 Prius, hybrids globally
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Last Updated: 9:31 AM 02/09/10 - Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide to fix brake problems -- the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world's largest automaker. (Full Story) |
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Authorities investigate suspicious death in N. Knox County
Last Updated: 3:50 AM 02/09/10 - Authorities are investigating the suspicious death of a man in North Knox County. (Full Story) |
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UPDATE: Arrest made in S. Knox County murder
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Last Updated: 12:23 AM 02/09/10 - Deputies have arrested the live-in girlfriend of a Knox County man found murdered over the weekend. (Full Story) |
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Knoxville family remembers murder victim one year later
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Last Updated: 8:44 AM 02/09/10 - Questions have tormented a Knoxville murder victim's family for a year now. Gina Thacker was found shot in her car at Valley Oaks Apartments in Knoxville last February, police records show. (Full Story) |
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Clinton High teacher suspended during investigation
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Last Updated: 5:38 PM 02/08/10 - A Clinton High School teacher is suspended without pay today after as a police investigation continues into allegations of improper conduct with a student. (Full Story) |
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Nationwide Tour breaks out '82 World's Fair playbook to save Knoxville stop
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Last Updated: 11:45 AM 02/09/10 - The Knoxville Open’s future may be in jeopardy after losing its title sponsor. (Full Story) |
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Knoxville among nation's Top 20 most romantic cities
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Last Updated: 3:27 AM 02/09/10 - A popular online shopping website has an East Tennessee town as one of the most romantic places in the nation. (Full Story) |
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Will Peyton's pick tarnish his mystique?
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Last Updated: 7:18 PM 02/08/10 - With his history of clutch performances and last minute wins, Peyton Manning was already being mentioned among the game's greatest. Perhaps 'the' greatest. Today, feelings are mixed on what the loss does to his legacy. (Full Story) |
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WVLT heads to space on Endeavour
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Last Updated: 3:42 AM 02/09/10 - The Monday morning launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour featured an East Tennessee connection involving WVLT Volunteer TV. (Full Story) |
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Man dies following West Knoxville two vehicle crash
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Last Updated: 2:55 AM 02/09/10 - A man died from his injuries following a Sunday evening car accident in West Knoxville. (Full Story) |
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Body found along flooded section of Whitley County road
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Last Updated: 2:37 AM 02/09/10 - Authorities believe a flooded road may have contributed to an overnight fatal accident in Whitley County. (Full Story) |
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DOE demolishes former Y-12 lab
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Last Updated: 2:01 AM 02/09/10 - A “Secret City” landmark experienced a crushing blow Monday morning with the help of federal stimulus funds. (Full Story) |
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- Live with Rebecca- Chocolate Love
It's time to spoil your sweetheart with chocolate on Valentine's Day. If you're on a budget, no worries, we have some ideas that will satisfy your tastebuds and wallet. - Live with Rebecca- Valentine's Day Flowers
It's time to stop and smell the roses, and get ready for Valentine's Day. We spent the morning at an area florist who shares their - Super Bowl loyalties are tough
In Vol Country, a mixed marriage means your husband or wife cheers for somebody other than Tennessee. So imagine how tough the Super Bowl is, for Tennesseans with ties to the Big Easy? - Live with Rebecca- Food for your Super Bowl festivities
This Sunday, Super Bowl XLIV kicks off at 6:25 pm on Volunteer TV, but we're ready to show you how to prepare for the perfect party! - Families fight forced moves from Hillcrest West
Management says it's appealing, to stop the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid from yanking certifiication of, and money from Hillcrest West nursing home in West Knoxville. But more than 120 senior citizens still have little more than a month to move out.
- #5 Lady Vols rally to beat Vanderbilt 69-60
Kelly Cain scores a career high 19 points, as Tennessee improves to 21-2 overall and 9-1 in the SEC. - Eric Berry honored by Oklahoma Senate
Tennessee All-American won the the Thorpe Award this past season. - Vols up to #12, Lady Vols still fifth in latest polls
Kentucky moves up a spot to third in the men's rankings. - Tennessee prep basketball polls
Fulton boys, Morristown West, McMinn Central girls are ranked number one in their respective classifications. - Tatum questionable for Vanderbilt game
Vol guard turned his ankle in Saturday's game against South Carolina.
- Actor Gary Coleman pleads guilty in Utah court
Former child television star Gary Coleman has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor criminal mischief charge related to a domestic violence incident last April in Utah. - Charges or not, Jackson's doctor plans to surrender today
Michael Jackson's doctor is planning to surrender today at a Los Angeles courthouse, whether or not he's charged. - Attorney says Jackson's doc is talking surrender
The attorney for Michael Jackson's doctor says he is negotiating his client's surrender to Los Angeles County authorities. - Grand Ole Opry sponsoring dance contest
The Grand Ole Opry is sponsoring a dance contest. - Couple: Star wedding planner Tutera got cold feet
A couple says celebrity party planner David Tutera jilted them by dropping out of their lavish Singapore wedding with only about 10 days to go.
- FDA aims to rein in radiation-based medical scans
The Food and Drug Administration is working with doctors and medical manufacturers to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure from medical scans, a problem that has been growing for decades. - Third wave of H1N1 could hit within the month
With a decrease in the number of H1N1 cases being reported, you may think the flu epidemic is over. But local health leaders say that's not the case. We talked with the Knox County Medical Director who says if you haven't been vaccinated, you should, because we could be on the verge of the virus starting up again. - Alexander pushes 'cleaner' coal; at what cost?
Tennessee Senior Senator Lamar Alexander calls it a compromise to give us cleaner energy without jacking up our electric bills or costing us jobs. He says his proposed rules for coal plants could help us breathe better. But some environmentalists claim they wouldn't go far enough. - Local woman fights heart disease, helps you prevent it
Eight million women in the United States are living with heart disease. To help show support for the fight against the disease, today is National Wear Red Day. Heart disease is the number one killer of women - you may be at risk and not even know it. We talked with a woman who got help just in time. - Families fight forced moves from Hillcrest West
Management says it's appealing, to stop the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid from yanking certifiication of, and money from Hillcrest West nursing home in West Knoxville. But more than 120 senior citizens still have little more than a month to move out.
- FDA aims to rein in radiation-based medical scans
The Food and Drug Administration is working with doctors and medical manufacturers to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure from medical scans, a problem that has been growing for decades. - Dow closes below 10,000 for first time in 3 months
Concern about mounting debt in Europe has pushed the Dow Jones industrials below 10,000. - Rep. John Murtha dead at 77
A spokesman says Democratic Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania, a retired Marine Corps officer who became an outspoken critic of the Iraq war, has died. He was 77. - Barzee pleads guilty to charge in Smart case
Prosecutors in Utah are dropping state charges against a woman in the 2002 abduction of Elizabeth Smart in exchange for a guilty plea related to the attempted kidnapping of Smart's cousin. - NYC mayor wants fed promise to pay for 9/11 trial
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says he's skeptical that the federal government would cover the cost of trying Sept. 11 suspects in Manhattan.
- Shell examining alleged Nigerian pipeline attack
Royal Dutch Shell PLC says it is investigating claims of a pipeline attack by a previously unknown militant group in the Niger Delta. - UK park alerted to rhino birth by viewer on webcam
Wildlife park employees in Scotland are celebrating the birth of a white rhinocerous -- an event they would have missed without the tip of a webcam viewer. - Safety first: Building a better pint glass
The British government wants pubs to try out shatterproof pint glasses as a way to cut back on beer-related violence. - US war commander sees progress in Afghanistan
The top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan says the security situation there is no longer "deteriorating." - Britain seeks urgent terror finance freeze
Britain's Treasury says it will rush through new legislation after a court ruled the way it freezes the bank accounts of suspected terrorists was unlawful.
- Cow tips man at UT ag school, victim not hurt
People probably can't tip cows, but a cow tipped a person in Knoxville. Then it stepped on him. - Cops: Thieves swipe Twinkies, leave tracks in snow
It was a Zinger of a theft in Tennessee. - Fla. man finds $3,100 hidden in trashed picture
A Florida man rescued a framed space shuttle photo from a trash bin -- and found a wad of treasure in the process. - Animal expert plans 10-day Vegas stay with snakes
An expert in deadly animals is planning to stay for 10 days inside a box full of snakes at a Las Vegas Strip casino as part of a reality television show. - Knox man wants to run music studio, fertility service out of home
Residents in a Knoxville's wealthy Sequoyah Hills neighborhood are alarmed that a man wants to convert his home into a duplex and run a music studio and fertility service out of it.
- Officials warn cuts would hurt forest protection
Officials say axing forester jobs due to budget constraints would seriously hamper Tennessee's ability to protect the forests that cover half the state. - Economists say 2 more years for state to recover
University of Tennessee economists say it likely will take another two years for the state's economy to recover fully from the recession. - Bill provides legal disposal of unclaimed remains
Crematory operators would have a legal process to dispose of unclaimed remains under legislation unanimously passed by the Senate. - Economists say 2 more years for state to recover
University of Tennessee economists say it likely will take another two years for the state's economy to recover fully from the recession. - Rep. John Murtha dead at 77
A spokesman says Democratic Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania, a retired Marine Corps officer who became an outspoken critic of the Iraq war, has died. He was 77.
- Burchett wants to ensure Hillcrest patients have place to go
State Senator Tim Burchett (R-Knoxville) said last week that he has been advised by Tennessee Health Commissioner of Health Susan R. Cooper that there are adequate beds in the Knox County area to accommodate residents from Hillcrest-West who wish to be relocated. - Sen. Burchett, Rep. Dunn push for PBA transparency
State Senator Tim Burchett (R-Knoxville) and Representative Bill Dunn (R-Knoxville) announced last week that they have filed legislation calling for public building authorities to be subject to Tennessee’s open record and open meetings laws. The lawmakers said the measure, which would affect the Public Building Authority (PBA) of Knoxville, would ensure transparency in the quasi- governmental agency. - BURCHETT: Trust & Transparency: Step 1 -- Suspend P-cards
Knox County mayoral candidate Tim Burchett announced today the first in a series of policy changes he intends to implement if elected mayor focused on restoring trust and bringing real transparency to county government. - Wamp: Troops don't have the support they need
Congressman Zach Wamp has issued a statement regarding President Obama's planned troop increase in Afghanistan. - WAMP: Healh care reform should lower, not raise costs
Congressman Zach Wamp issued a statement after Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats unveiled their 1,990-page health care reform bill today.
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Following up on our online poll, what was your favorite commercial of Super Bowl 44? - Vol recruiting class: Making the grade?
What grade would you assign to the Vols' 2010 signing class? - Hospital smoking ban
Do you support area hospitals' new policy preventing hospital employees from smoking at work? - Jobs up in smoke?
Should businesses be allowed to refuse to hire smokers?
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Following up on our online poll, what was your favorite commercial of Super Bowl 44? - Super Bowl commercials then and now
We know since the Super Bowl began in 1967, it has developed into a cultural phenomenon. From the hours and hours of pre game hype to the game itself to the glamorous halftime show and to the commercials. - A look back at how we covered past snowstorms in '93 and '96.
It's interesting since the mid 1990s the small number of significant snows we've had in the East Tennessee valley. - Should Businesses Be Allowed to Refuse to Hire Smokers?
Since a Chattanooga hospital announced last week they're no longer hiring tobacco users, many of you have already responded with your opinions.
- My favorite Super Bowl commercial!!
I love the Super Bowl! Not just for football, but for the commercials, too! - Super Bowl 2010!!
I'm so looking forward to the Super Bowl! Who do you think will win?? - Preparing for a big storm: an insiders look!
We all know how to prepare for a storm. Get the bread, the milk, and park your car at the bottom of the hill. But it's different inside a newsroom. - Where were you during the Blizzard of 1993?
I work in the newsroom with some girls from up North. They think it's funny when we talk about "The Blizzard of 1993".
- Wear Red, Support Women, Save Lives
National Wear Red Day isn't just about looking stylish - it's about saving lives. How has heart disease changed your life? - In need of a little extra TLC
It's always fun to have animals from Young-Williams Animal Center on the show, but Thursday, this sweet dog, who is very special, really caught our attention. - What's a 'hero'?
A 'hero' can be defined differently by many different people. Tuesday we met one. - Why would they send me this?!
I was a little upset about a magazine I received in the mail this week, but I flipped through and actually found something useful!
- The Big, Bright Moon
How big is the moon really? - Six More Weeks of Winter
So how much can you trust a groundhog? - Forecasting snow more fun than thunderstorms
For meteorologists, big weather events are like game days against your biggest rival. Clinton vs. Oak Ridge. Farragut vs. Bearden. The Battle of Black Oak Ridge... For me, forecasting snow is more like Summitt's Lady Vols going up against U. Conn. - Why bridges freeze first in the winter?
Sue O'Connor wants to know why TV meteorologists often warn viewers about ice forming on bridges and overpasses before roadways in the winter.
- Super Sunday at last!
Finally, local boy gets into Miami Super Bowl! - Broken dreams?
Will Derek Dooley restore the dream turned into a nightmare by the abrupt departure of Lane Kiffin? - Beware of what you wish for!
UT head football coach taking on all challengers, especially when it comes to the game of recruiting - Vols Bowl-ing again following successful turnaround under Kiffin
The Tennessee football program takes a Big Orange step forward following a dramatic 25th straight win over the boys in blue!
- The first Wednesday in February
College football's off-season obsession - A century's worth of change
Here's an email forward that actually caught my eye - Here they come
Lane Kiffin jokes are starting to make the rounds - Mud Football
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- East TN weather causes Vertigo
I'm still getting used to Mother Nature's ups and downs in East Tennessee ! - Helping Haiti, one donation at a time
It's really something how a 7.0 magnitude earthquake destroying hundreds of thousands of lives in Haiti drive us to do more good for others- well done :) - The countdown begins, but I need your help...
I've been on the hunt for that perfect furry friend and in just a few more months, a beautiful Shorkie will become my new best friend! - The show must go on, even on a holiday
I often get asked- 'you have to work on the holidays?' And the answer is almost always, YES- but trust me, I'm perfectly fine with it!
- Lighter note: Travel plans for the break?
There are a lot of factors, namely the economy, that have affected travel plans for many over the past year or so. So with Spring Break a couple months away, how are your plans looking? - Does snow bring out your childlike qualities?
Do you wake up giddy, at the thought of seeing your yard covered in snow? Or do you moan and groan because you'll probably fall again on that slick sidewalk, that you should have salted? - Any resolutions for 2010?
To start every year, it is assumed by many that you declare changes in your life, and commit to them because, well, it's a new year! I have never been good with the resolutions. It seems the most common, amongst people I know, is a healthy change, whether it be exercise or to quit smoking. - Ready to track Santa
NORAD typically safeguards the skies for North America, but with their eyes peeled, they track Santa every year. Through the NORAD site, Volunteer TV will track jolly Ol' Saint Nick starting on East Tennessee this Morning at 5 a.m. His travels take him all around the world, so we'll update you as gets closer to your neck of the woods.
- Super Sunday at last!
Finally, local boy gets into Miami Super Bowl! - He won't take the head coach job
It was a stunning announcement that left Vol fans disappointed. No, not that guy. - How does a groundhog know how to text?
Come February second, you can be one of the first to know if we can expect more bad weather. You can get a text message from a groundhog. How can I make this stuff up? - Video: Five Story Icicle in North Carolina
What happens when sub-freezing temperatures and an HVAC system leak come together?
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