Teachers could choose whether to use students’ preferred pronouns, names under proposed bill
The Republican sponsor argued the bill would protect school staff from coerced speech, but Democrats said it’s a bill that would allow bullying.
Education Department announces end to pandemic-era funds
In a letter to state education leaders, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said the Department of Education would no longer fund COVID-era grants.
How to get alerts for your community
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — With severe weather, it’s advised to have multiple ways to receive alerts about your area. In addition to the free WKRN Weather Authority app, communities across Middle ...
Federal judge questions whether EPA move to rapidly cancel ‘green bank’ grants was legal
A federal judge on Wednesday pressed an attorney for the Environmental Protection Agency about whether the agency broke the law when it swiftly terminated $20 billion worth of grants awarded to ...
Democrats demoralized by Trump get a boost from Wisconsin voters and Cory Booker’s speech
For a day, at least, Democrats across the country have a sense that their comeback against President Donald Trump may have begun. It wasn’t just about the election results in ...
Air traffic controllers to get more support after a fight and latest near miss at Washington airport
Air traffic controllers at Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport will be offered crisis counseling and additional supervision after a fight in the tower and another alarming near miss ...
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs: Here’s how much countries are getting hit
President Trump on Wednesday announced he was imposing reciprocal tariffs on dozens of nations, citing what he called years of unfair trade practices. Trump announced in the Rose Garden that all ...
Nashville preparing to host three FIFA Club World Cup matches
The FIFA Club World Cup hits Nashville this summer. Local organizers say it’s a chance for Music City to prove it can host a major global event.
District attorney lashes out at ICE for detaining suspect in Boston during a trial
A district attorney in Boston harshly criticized the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Wednesday after one of its ...
Pedestrian upgraded from ‘very critical condition’ to ‘stable condition’ days after Murfreesboro crash
Five days after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in Murfreesboro, officials shared an update on his condition and the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Social Security’s acting leader faces calls to resign over decision to cut Maine contracts
The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner is facing calls to resign after he issued an order — which was quickly rescinded — that would have required Maine ...
Montana’s anti-transgender bathroom restrictions are on hold under a judge’s order
A judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a Montana law that restricts transgender people’s use of bathrooms in public buildings. The measure, which Republican Gov. Greg ...