Former Tennessee Senator Howard Baker told an audience in Lawrence, Kansas, political dialogue needs the kind of humor Bob Dole used to disarm critics and amuse supporters.

Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin is dead at age 76. A Kremlin spokesman has told the Associated Press that Yeltsin died, but gave no cause of death or further information.

Knoxville police are looking for at least one burglary suspect that exchanged fire with a homeowner early this morning.

One week after the Virginia Tech murder spree, a debate over who can bear arms and where they can bear them has erupted onto both the national and local scene.

One Virginia Tech student from East Tennessee prepares to return to Virginia Tech one week later.

A soldier who grew up in Putnam County was killed this week in Afghanistan.

These guys prove that you don't need glamor to help out American troops overseas.

Police are investigating the death of a man who crashed while riding his motorcycle in East Knoxville.

Police are trying to figure out why another large fight broke out at a night club in the Old City late Saturday night

National Crime Victims Rights Week kicked off today with the Johnia Berry Memorial Walk.

A Kentucky prisoner was freed thanks to a phony, error-filled fax.

Appalachian Regional Healthcare and United Steelworkers have reached a tentative three-year contract agreement.

Tennessee has issued record fines against several builders.

Knoxville's Habitat for Humanity finished up its seven day blitz, and the Davis family prepares to move in.

Davenport arrested with attempted first degree murder.

The Sixth Annual Helicopter Awareness Days helps raise money for two children's charities.

Hundreds turned out for the 12th Annual Childhelp Oysterfest at Concord Marina

The Associated Press has found a provision buried in the state budget that lets Tennessee's top lawmakers get a special deal on travel reimbursement.

More Tennesseans are hoping to cash in on rising oil prices and new drilling permits are at their highest level since the early 1980's.

On Saturday, Tyson Park hosted the 7th annual Adam Downen Race for Responsibility.

This morning, walkers took to Volunteer Landing to held raise funds for the Mid-South Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Knoxville's Earthfest draws thousands while promoting environmentalism.

Members of the Knox County Sheriffs Department went fishing for bass on Saturday, all for a good cause.

A jet fighter flown by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels crashed during an airshow in Beaufort, South Carolina.

From the WVLT Newsroom....a Knox County Sheriff's Deputy has been involved in a minor accident in North Knoxville. We have a crew at the scene, and we'll bring you the newest details on WVLT Volunteer TV News at 11.