Wet spring brings flooding and lush growth Video FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series begins in Springfield Video Crews battling brush fire on Brimfield Road in Monson WNE to host brain health conference on dementia
FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series begins in Springfield Video Crews battling brush fire on Brimfield Road in Monson WNE to host brain health conference on dementia
Crews battling brush fire on Brimfield Road in Monson WNE to host brain health conference on dementia
Reggie Bush is reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy … Josef Newgarden stripped of season-opening IndyCar … Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes hit by 2-0 … Cubs OF Cody Bellinger sidelined by two fractured …
Josef Newgarden stripped of season-opening IndyCar … Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes hit by 2-0 … Cubs OF Cody Bellinger sidelined by two fractured …
Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes hit by 2-0 … Cubs OF Cody Bellinger sidelined by two fractured …
Mental Health Care with Crosspoint Clinical Services Video All In Conference will help on your journey to greatness Video Collaging as a form of stress relief Video ‘Look Again: Portraits of Daring Women’ honors pioneering … Video
All In Conference will help on your journey to greatness Video Collaging as a form of stress relief Video ‘Look Again: Portraits of Daring Women’ honors pioneering … Video
Collaging as a form of stress relief Video ‘Look Again: Portraits of Daring Women’ honors pioneering … Video
Bronco used in O.J. Simpson’s pursuit can be seen … O.J. Simpson died on April 10, according to his family, but a piece of his history is in East Tennessee.
Eggo offering $0 stays at ‘Pancake House’ rental … The “pancake house” includes a stick-of-butter-shaped chimney and breakfast-inspired décor from fluffy pancake beds and bean bag chairs.
The best ‘hidden gem’ restaurants in Massachuetts, … These hidden gems won’t stay hidden for much longer.
Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launch fund with … Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have committed $10 million to make direct payments to people on Maui who are unable to return to their homes because of the wildfires, through a new fund they announced Thursday. The People’s Fund of Maui will give $1,200 a month to adults who are not able to return to […]
Eggo releases ‘Brunch in a Jar’ liqueur for boozy … Kellogg has teamed with Gatlinburg’s Sugarlands Distilling Company to create the Eggo Brunch in a Jar Waffles & Syrup Sippin’ Cream — a 20% alcohol-by-volume beverage aimed to spice up breakfast.
Flash drought, invasive grasses, winds, hurricane … Hawaii went from lush to bone dry and thus more fire-prone in a matter of just a few weeks.
Flash drought, invasive grasses, winds, hurricane … Hawaii went from lush to bone dry and thus more fire-prone in a matter of just a few weeks — a key factor in a dangerous mix of conditions appear to have combined to make the wildfires blazing a path of destruction in Hawaii particularly damaging. Experts say climate change is increasing the likelihood of […]
Revelers across the US brave heat and rain to celebrate … BOSTON (AP) — Revelers across the U.S. braved heat and heavy rain to take part in Fourth of July activities Tuesday — celebrating the nation’s founding with parades, fireworks and hot dog eating contests at a time of lingering political divisions and concerns about the country’s future. In Boston, people dodged raindrops to nab a […]
Climate change keeps making wildfires and smoke worse. … It was a smell that invoked a memory. Both for Emily Kuchlbauer in North Carolina and Ryan Bomba in Chicago. It was smoke from wildfires, the odor of an increasingly hot and occasionally on-fire world. Kuchlbauer had flashbacks to the surprise of soot coating her car three years ago when she was a recent college […]
As Earth warms, more ‘flash droughts’ suck soil, … Climate change is making droughts faster and more furious, especially a specific fast-developing heat-driven kind that catch farmers by surprise, a new study found. The study in Thursday’s journal Science found droughts in general are being triggered faster. But it also showed that a special and particularly nasty sudden kind — called “flash droughts” by […]
‘Insane!’: Family captures bear encounter during … The encounter happened Saturday morning in a cabin outside the city limits of Gatlinburg, Tennessee during the family’s vacation.
Lake George listed among best places to buy a cabin The tourism world of the Lake George region is more than just hotels and motels. Cabin stays are also huge for the lakeside community. According to a recent list of places to rent a cabin next summer by a national-scale rental company, the village is doing pretty good as a spot to stay and relax.
Girl, 7, dies after tree falls in Great Smoky Mountains … Georgia girl, 7, was killed when a tree fell on her tent overnight in Elkmont at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The best winery in every state, according to Yelp Looking to grab a glass of wine this weekend? Might as well head to one of the top-reviewed wineries in your neck of the woods.
Bear injures mom, 3-year-old girl at Great Smoky … A bear scratched a child and mother this weekend after tearing through a tent at Elkmont Campground in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park looking for food, according to the Naitonal Park Service.
Black bear brawl captured on video near Tennessee … A video captured near a popular Gatlinburg attraction showing two large black bears engaged in an aggressive tussle has gone viral.
The most popular burrito spot in each state, according … What better way to celebrate National Burrito Day than checking out the most sought-after burrito spot in your state?
Severe storms pummel South, killing at least 2 in … A line of severe storms packing isolated tornadoes and high winds ripped across the Deep South overnight — killing at least two in the Florida Panhandle, toppling trees and power lines and leaving homes and businesses damaged as the vast weather front raced across several states. In Florida, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday […]
Crews work to contain wildfire near Smoky Mountains PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (AP) — Firefighters from across Tennessee continued working Thursday morning to contain a wildfire near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park that spread overnight despite rain from storms that passed through the area, officials said. The blaze, which began as a brush fire Wednesday morning in the Hatcher Mountain area of Wears […]
Bear runs into Tennessee restaurant, the meanders … An employee at Crawdaddy’s in Gatlinburg confirmed the bear had run up the front staircase and entered the restaurant, but quickly turned around and left.
Bear euthanized after sleeping teen attacked in Great … A Great Smoky Mountains National Park campsite is closed and a bear has been euthanized after a 16-year-old sustained multiple injuries during an attack while she was sleeping in a hammock.
Bear tranquilized after Great Smoky Mountains visitors … Visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park were trying to feed the bear peanut butter, officials said.
Newsfeed Now: White House prepares for Chauvin verdict; … Weekdays at 10:30 a.m. CST/11:30 a.m. EST, Newsfeed Now will be streaming the top stories in the U.S. utilizing our newsrooms across the country. If you miss the live report, you’ll be able to see a replay minutes after the stream ends.
State investigating after rider ‘flew out of cart’ … GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — The state is investigating an incident at Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster in which a person was ejected from the cart of a roller coaster on Monday. The incident report says a “rider flew out of cart while entering the curve just past the Kodak camera, striking the trakc and traveling approximately 10 […]
Newsfeed Now: A look at the King Sooper shooting … Weekdays at 10:30 a.m. CST/11:30 a.m. EST, Newsfeed Now will be streaming the top stories in the U.S. utilizing our newsrooms across the country. If you miss the live report, you’ll be able to see a replay minutes after the stream ends.
WATCH: Active bears in Great Smoky Mountains relax … It’s now spring in the Great Smoky Mountains, which means bears are coming out of their wintering dens seeking food. Two of them had some rare moments captured on video in the last week.
Gatlinburg tourist that fed bear in viral TikTok … GATLINBURG, Tenn. — A woman who made a TikTok video showing her feeding a black bear is facing charges of illegal black bear feeding. Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency officers on Friday charged Kristin Hailee Farris, 21, of Danville, Virginia. In a Sept. 30 video Farris is seen in the social media video hand feeding what […]
Performers to cross highline alongside Gatlinburg … GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) – Performers will walk alongside North America’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge on a two-inch-wide line to celebrate the newest addition to Gatlinburg SkyLift Park. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park will celebrate the opening of its new SkyTrail this weekend. The newly-completed Phase 1 of the new trail will give visitors who would prefer not […]
Ski resorts struggle to hire amid Trump’s student … DENVER (AP) — Milagros Sotelo was looking forward to traveling from South America to Tennessee to start a job at Ober Gatlinburg ski resort this winter. The 22-year-old student worked the last two ski seasons in the equipment rental shop at the small resort nestled in the Smoky Mountains and was excited to reconnect with […]
Middle of Gatlinburg Skybridge is now 30 feet of … North America’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge now has double the length of glass panes in the middle.
VIDEO: Fireworks in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Enjoy Fourth of July fireworks in Gatlinburg from wherever you are. In a new twist, the Gatlinburg fireworks display will be from the top of the Space Needle. Watch a replay of the live stream from Gatlinburg. The display also is a new show featuring more than 1,000 shells launching from the […]
Watch fireworks online: How to enjoy 4th of July … Though most major U.S. cities are canceling planned fireworks shows, there are plenty of 4th of July displays you can enjoy from your own home.
Stimulus check round 2: Jobs report on Thursday could … If you’re one of the millions of Americans hoping to receive a second round of stimulus relief, you’ll want to closely monitor a key report due to be released Thursday.
Stimulus check round 2 update: Here’s why next week … If you’re one of the millions of Americans hoping to receive a second round of stimulus relief, you might be out of luck.
Second stimulus check: Lawmakers mixed on who gets … WASHINGTON – Despite President Trump’s recent comments suggesting that a “very generous” second round of economic relief payments to Americans might be announced soon, lawmakers remain divided on the path forward. “I’m open to anything that helps Main Street, if we need to help them going forward,” Rep. Greg Pence, (R-Ind.), told Nexstar Media. “I […]
Guest attempting ‘baseball-style slide’ cracks glass … GATLINBURG, Tenn. — The SkyBridge at Gatlinburg SkyLift Park was closed on Monday when the bridge’s glass panels cracked after a guest attempted a “baseball-style slide,” the park said in a statement. On Monday night, a guest “opting not to comply” with posted rules tried to slide across the glass portion of the suspension bridge. […]
Animal Planet star branches out to Gatlinburg to … “I mean, it’s just so cool to kind of be standing here. When a year ago today, I would literally be in the middle of the woods.”
A wild experience: Bear breaks into Gatlinburg cabin … Two friends on vacation in Gatlinburg had a close encounter with a black bear when it forced its way into their rental cabin.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Synchronous … GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) – Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced the cancellation of the annual synchronous firefly viewing event due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Park officials the cancellation on Tuesday in a continuing effort to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and to adhere to […]
With the crowds gone, Sasquatch goes to Anakeesta … Anakeesta in Gatlinburg is temporarily closed, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have a visitor.
Smokies extend park closure through April GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) – The Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced it will extend its closure through at least April 30 because of the coronavirus. The national park had been scheduled to reopen Monday. The national park service is working with federal, state and local authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic. The Foothills Parkway […]
Coronavirus in Tennessee: Great Smoky Mountains National … GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) – Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that all park areas, except the Foothills Parkway and the Spur, will close for two weeks in a continued effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. All park areas, except the Foothills Parkway and the Spur, will close at noon on Tuesday, March […]
Great Smoky Mountains National Park modifying operations … GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) – The Great Smoky Mountain National Park is modifying operations to implement the latest health guidelines regarding COVID-19 coronavirus. The Park is continuing to take steps to implement the latest guidance from the White House, CDC, and local/state authorities to promote social distancing, according to a news release. “As of Thursday, March […]
Search for Tennessee toddler comes to grim end Authorities say remains believed to be missing 15-month-old Evelyn Boswell were found on a family member’s property in Blountville, Tennessee.
Skylift Park unfurls American flag over Gatlinburg … The Skylift Park let the Stars and Stripes fly from the SkyBridge on Monday in honor of Presidents Day.
Hill collapses, roads flooded, dam eroded by Southern … BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A Tennessee hillside collapsed, roads were flooded and rivers were rising across the Southeast on Tuesday after a day of heavy rains that once again threatened a Mississippi lake where a dam previously was in danger of failing. The National Weather Service said minor to moderate flooding was expected from central […]
Penguins at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies predict … With the Super Bowl days away, critters at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies have made their prediction for the big game on Sunday.
Snow sticks in higher elevations & in the hearts … Snow stuck in the higher elevations of the Smokies Monday, which led to excited tourists, crowded overlooks and a now-viral video taken from the Gatlinburg SkyBridge.
Gatlinburg Church of Christ reopens 3 years after … The Gatlinburg Church of Christ received its final approval to open this week, nearly three years after the original building was destroyed.
Not the bargain it seems: Avoiding a leather coat … Before you jump on a great sale this holiday season, consider that the item may not be the bargain it seems.