Updated: 3:01 AM A group of disabled vets literally traveled to new heights for the 4th of July. They met in Colorado to go skydiving.

Updated: 3:25 PM The Knoxville Zoo has honored our service members over the long holiday weekend. Many took advantage including one family who celebrated the country and their daughter.

Updated: 7:48 AM If you're a Christmas decorator enthusiast looking for a head start this holiday season, The Christmas Expo is the perfect event for you.

Updated: 7:51 AM The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are launching a campaign to increase the awareness of preventative benefits for seniors.

Updated: 5:29 AM There are a lot of helpful smartphone apps out there -- apps for texting while driving, getting a date, and even apps for making your own ringtones, but no one told you how to look good doing it. Sharon Vaknin from Cnet.com has some free apps to help you get into shape.

Updated: 3:38 PM Teenagers giving their time in the summer to occupy the young patients at East Tennessee Children's Hospital.

Updated: 5:02 AM With rising gas prices and skyrocketing airfares, a summer vacation might not seem within reach on your budget. But even though school has been out for over a month, it's not too late to plan a vacation.

Posted: 12:42 PM Bridgestone/Firestone is giving away thousands of dollars in scholarship money for the top three safety videos.

Updated: 8:33 AM One group is helping kidney patients eat healthy- by giving away from free cookbooks.

Updated: 7:52 AM Lenoir City rallies around a young woman diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia

Updated: 9:18 AM Barnes & Noble has an updated version of its e-reader, the Nook Touch. With new models and versions flooding the market, CNET helps you choose the one that's right for you.

Updated: 5:54 PM You may have noticed a big backup on Middlebrooke Pike today, as people lined up to get emergency food stamps.

Posted: 5:56 AM More than 6,000 people have signed up for FEMA Individual Assistance in 17 East Tennessee disaster declared counties; totaling $4.8 million.

Updated: 10:08 AM Tech guru Andrew Felix shows you some fun tech toys to get your dad for Father's Day.

Posted: 6:29 AM Tech guru Andrew Felix tells us about some hot gadgets to help you listen to music on your mobile phone.

Updated: 6:35 PM Hundreds will gather at World's Fair Park on Saturday for the Tour de Cure. It's a family event to raise awareness and money for diabetes.

Updated: 4:16 PM It's something that most people don't think about but there are some children in the area that lack the basic clothing that everyone should have. That is why one man has set up a ministry where your loose change could make a difference.

Updated: 4:40 PM Kids and parents learn about how to stay safe this summer during Water Safety Day at Dollywood Splash Country.

Updated: 4:40 PM Frontier Airlines is the newest addition to McGhee Tyson Airport with low cost flights and top of the line service.

Updated: 10:31 AM Police departments are vital to a community but with the lack of qualified applicants, filling jobs has been difficult. However, some police departments are trying to increase interest for future generations with kid camps.

Updated: 3:38 PM Local Jewelry designer creates compassion heart pieces for Tennessee Tornado victims.

Updated: 12:30 PM Victor Ashe Park is the place to be this Saturday where hundreds will show up to play a game of golf. But we're not talking about traditional golf; we're talking about disc golf.

Updated: 4:00 PM National Donut Day means there's a free donut waiting for you at Krispy Kreme!

Updated: 7:32 AM Learn how to can and pickle your favorite summer vegetables this year at the Market Square Farmer's Market. Try a quick and easy recipe and join a free workshop to learn more.

Updated: 7:26 AM The Sevier County Democrats are hosting a public information seminar about local farming and ways to support our local food producers.