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Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers assist K-9 Unit training
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Officers Fletcher and Holt recently assisted the K-9 Unit during their training sessions. Their support and collaboration were instrumental in advancing the team’s skills with this advanced training. Their contribution was greatly appreciated in helping to...
Supreme Court seeks GOP states’ response to Justice Department’s Title IX restoration bid
The Supreme Court on Tuesday invited two Republican-led states to respond to an effort by the Justice Department to enforce parts of a new Biden administration Title IX rule in locations where court orders have temporarily blocked the entire regulation. The move follows a pair of petitions filed by U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar to […]
THP competing for America’s Best Looking Trooper Cruiser
For the past 10 years, American Association of State Troopers (AAST) holds a Best Looking Trooper Cruisers Contest, and for its 11th annual contest, Tennessee Highway Patrol has a contender. No offense to Ford Explorer fans, but the 2023 Dodge Charger is a much better looking patrol car. For the...
Early Voting Nearing Its Close In Greene County
More than 1,850 ballots had been cast through Wednesday in early voting in the Greeneville, Mosheim and Baileyton municipal elections, Greene County general election and federal and state legislative primaries. Early voting will conclude Saturday, and Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett said in a news release Wednesday that it is “a convenient and secure opportunity for all registered voters to cast a ballot. Don’t wait until Election Day; make a plan and head to your polling locations now.” ...
Judge threatens Sean Williams with gag order at day 2 of federal trial
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — A judge threatened accused child rapist Sean Williams with a gag order on the second day of his federal trial in Greeneville on Wednesday. Williams is facing two escape-related charges, one for an alleged incident last July where authorities said Williams tried to escape from the Washington County Detention Center. Williams is also accused of escaping from a prisoner transport van in October. Williams was eventually captured in Florida in November.
Water access improved along Powell River in Lee County
LEE COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) celebrated improved stream access to the Powell River in Jonesville, Virginia Wednesday. A ribbon-cutting event was held Wednesday morning to mark the completion of three stream access projects. The TVA stated in a news release that the […]
Greene County to host forum for parents
GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Greene County Sheriff’s Department in partnership with Greeneville Police is hosting a forum focused on keeping kids safe. The forum is called “What your kids don’t want you to know.” During the event, parents will be informed about vapes, THC concentrates used in them, the impact of social media […]
WCSO: Johnson City man charged with kidnapping, assault
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Johnson City man was charged with kidnapping and simple domestic assault on Tuesday after allegedly forcing a woman into his vehicle and preventing her from leaving for seven hours. The Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) reports deputies responded to the 100 block of Frazier Road after a woman […]
Opening round of the USA softball girls’ class a 12u & 16u national championship
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — In the USA softball girls’ Class a 12u & 16u National Championship, the Phoenix from Vinton, Virginia took on the lady Lightning Gold from Raleigh, North Carolina. In the 6th inning, Phoenix’s Zoe Sartin hit one into the gap and brought Macy Akers home from third as Virginia extended its […]
Jonesborough residents will not see a tax increase with proposed budget
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Jonesborough Board and Alderman (BMA) passed its fiscal year 2024-25 budget with no property tax increase on the first reading Wednesday. Mayor Chuck Vest said the board and staff put in a lot of hard work to get a balanced budget without a tax increase. “Our board said early on […]
Spring 2024: WXBQ Johnson City Hits a Five-Year High Share.
Bristol Broadcasting WXBQ Johnson City, TN (96.9) sees its greatest 12+ share in five years, as the market-leading station rises 14.-16.2 in Nielsen Audio’s Spring 2024 survey. Backyard Broadcasting WILQ Williamsport, PA (105.1) also holds the No. 1 spot in its market with a 15.5. In Las Cruces, NM, Adams Radio Group “Your Country 103.9” KGRT is No. 2 with a 6.2, with Bravo Mic Communications “Zia Country 99.5” KXPZ in a third-place tie at 5.6 – its greatest share since 2021.
Sullivan East not looking at a rebuild, rolls into 2024 young and fresh
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — If there is one word all programs across the country do not like to use - and that is a rebuild. For Sullivan East in 2024, that is exactly what they are avoiding as they enter the new high school football season with one of the youngest and most inexperienced groups at the varsity level in the area. Despite the loss of a major chunk of their offensive and defensive production from a year ago, they are confident there is something there that makes the Patriots unique and noteworthy of another good season.
Niswonger Children’s Hospital teams up with area Dairy Queen stores for Miracle Treat Day
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — On Thursday, Dairy Queen stores throughout the Tri-Cities will give $1 from every Blizzard sold to Niswonger Children’s Hospital. Becca Blanton from Niswonger Children’s Hospital was in the News Channel 11 studio to explain the importance of this community fundraiser.
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