Feb. 4, 2026

Summer Wells Turns 10, Still Missing After Five Years

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation continues to investigate the unsolved disappearance of the young girl from her Beech Creek home in 2021.

Anonymous Threat Prompts Police Presence at Kingsport Elementary School

Lincoln Elementary dismisses early as authorities investigate out-of-state call

Kingsport House Fire Leaves Pets Dead

Residents escaped but multiple pets perished in the blaze.

East Tennessee Musician Luke Brogden Balances Teaching and Performing

Brogden has been a fixture on the local music scene for over 20 years while also teaching high school students.

Kingsport Native Stars in Netflix's "His & Hers"

Astrid Rotenberry, a Dobyns-Bennett High School graduate, lands breakout role in popular new Netflix series.

For His Glory Productions Hosting Valentine's-Themed Murder Mystery

The theater group is putting on "Sherlock Holmes: Cupid's Revenge" in Kingsport, Tennessee.

State Awards $2.6M for Site Development in Sullivan County

Grants will fund due diligence work and infrastructure improvements at two industrial parks

Steam Release Reported at Eastman Chemical Plant

No injuries reported as noise subsides throughout the evening

Kingsport Sees Surge in New Residential Permits in January

City issued 43 permits, with residential projects leading the way

Some Area Schools Closed for Rest of Week

Hawkins, Rogersville City schools closed Thursday and Friday due to lingering snow and ice

Snowstorm Depletes Local Road Salt Supplies

Public works departments scramble to treat roads after heavy winter weather

Tri-Cities Sees Up to a Foot of Snow Over Weekend

Region may see some relief from freezing temperatures this week

Kingsport Library to Host Seed Swap on Saturday

The free community event is part of the national Take Your Child to the Library Day celebration.

Simple Ways to Show Neighborly Love This February

Caring for those around you can make a big difference in your community.

Kiwanis Club of Kingsport Foundations Awards $16,000 in Grants

Five local nonprofits receive funding to assist children and the disadvantaged in the Greater Kingsport area.