Choose your location
WBIR
THP releases report on crash that killed 20-year-old Pigeon Forge firefighter
SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. — Twenty-year-old Aaron Huss was pronounced dead after a crash on I-40 on Sunday evening, Pigeon Forge Fire Chief Tony Watson confirmed. The Tennessee Highway Patrol has since released a report into what led to the crash. According to the report, the motorcycle was traveling west...
'This was my best friend that got killed' | Death row inmate's loved ones, private investigator, calling for exoneration
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — Thirty-two years ago, Tennessee investigators found the bodies of siblings Tommy Griffin and Connie Branham. They also found a burned-out car and a burned trailer connected to the crimes in Blount and Sevier counties. Gary Wayne Sutton, and his uncle, James Dellinger, were eventually convicted...
Tennessee won't purge voter rolls of people who disregard a letter asking them to prove citizenship
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee election officials who sent letters last month to 14,375 registered voters asking them for proof of citizenship now say the recipients won't be kicked off the voting rolls if they don't respond. The state clarified the position in a follow-up letter to all those who...
Kentucky governor sends letter to DEA supporting recommendation to ease marijuana restrictions
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter Wednesday to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) expressing support for marijuana reclassification. In the letter, Beshear expressed his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' recommendation that the DEA ease marijuana restrictions. In May, the...
Dollywood theme park announces day closure due to water main break
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Dollywood Parks and Resorts announced on social media that the theme park will be closed for the day. They said Dollywood maintenance teams and the city of Pigeon Forge crews are on the scene to make repairs to the water mains. While the park is...
A Union County mother raises concerns about jail conditions as her son serves time
UNION COUNTY, Tennessee — Vickie Bondy used to be a nurse. She's now retired from her job but there's one job she'll never retire from—being a mother. Bondy's son has been serving time in the Union County Jail because she said he violated his parole. She said her son has around three weeks left on his sentence, but the jail's conditions are making it hard to survive.
Knoxville's Urban Foresters try to save beloved oak tree in Lakeshore Park
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Arborists are hard at work trying to save a water oak tree that sits in the meadow of Lakeshore Park. According to Lakeshore, Knoxville's Urban Foresters are trimming the tree to hopefully extend its life. Lakeshore Park is a popular location as it provides views of...
KPD: 3 juveniles arrested after breaking into car
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Police Department said officers arrested three juveniles suspected of breaking into a car at an apartment complex. At around 2:55 a.m. Wednesday, officers responded to the 3100 block of N. Broadway and saw three people who had broken into a sedan, according to KPD.
Local nonprofit makes at-home HIV testing kits free and accessible in East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A local public health nonprofit is making free HIV testing more accessible to people in East Tennessee. Staff at the Choice Health Network told 10News they hope this new program will help keep the community both safe and healthy. "One of the ways to stop HIV...
New networking platform aims to fill manufacturing jobs
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Positions in major companies are filling up thanks to the work of a graduate from the University of Tennessee. Simba Jonga is the CEO and founder of Laborup, a first-of-its-kind platform that operates like LinkedIn or Indeed. The difference, however, is that Laborup focuses on manufacturing.
Morgan Wallen fans excited for his upcoming concert
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — An East Tennessee native has announced he will perform at Neyland Stadium in September and thousands of locals want to get their hands on tickets. Joey Tack, one of the hosts of Joey and Nancy on 107.7, said performing inside Neyland Stadium is something very few artists have done.
TBI: Missing 17-year-old from Dandridge found safe; Endangered Child Alert canceled
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. — UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said Valerie Dillow has been located. The TBI initially issued the Endangered Child Alert for Valerie Dillow after she was last seen on Monday. --- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child Alert for Valerie Dillow, 17,...
Here are the 4 venomous snake species found in Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — All sorts of snakes are slithering across the Volunteer State as summer gets into full swing. Of Tennessee's 32 different species of snakes, there are four in particular you should watch out for. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said July 16 was World Snake Day, which...
Grainger Co. farmer provides update on tomato harvest 2 months after significant storm damage
RUTLEDGE, Tenn. — We're a few days away from the annual Grainger County Tomato Festival. One Grainger County farmer warns his crop this year, suffered from a storm in May. The storm came through with strong wind, rain, and hail. When we first spoke with Shane Pierce, a farmer...
Respected neurologist, patient advocate Dr. John Dougherty Jr. dies at age 80
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Dr. John Dougherty Jr., a renowned East Tennessee neurologist who would go on to speak openly about his own challenges with a form of dementia, died July 10 at age 80. During a decades-long career of teaching, treatment, mentoring, science and advocacy, Dougherty started the Knoxville...
Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival returns in August
TOWNSEND, Tenn. — Your favorite summer sendoff event is back. The annual Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival will return to East Tennessee on Aug. 17. Festivities will occur from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Townsend Visitor Center. This rain-or-shine event will feature a stunning balloon...
Community raises thousands of dollars for local farm after barn burns down, killing animals and wiping out equipment
NEW MARKET, Tenn. — 70,000 gallons of water, 25 firefighters from five departments and two other local agencies were needed to put out a barn fire in New Market early Monday morning. The New Market Fire Department said it battled flames for about two hours at Lick Skillet Farm...
TN Education Lottery sets new record for education funding in the state
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Education Lottery has set another new Fiscal Year record for the amount generated for education. Officials said $519,322,000 was given to initiatives that include college scholarships, grants and after-school programs. According to a release from the Tennessee Education Lottery, it raised more than half...
Officials: 1 person dead after shooting near RNC in Milwaukee; Columbus police officers involved
MILWAUKEE — Five Columbus Division of Police officers providing security near the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this week discharged their firearms, fatally shooting a man wielding a knife Tuesday. The shooting happened just after 1 p.m. about a mile from the Fiserv Forum, in the outer perimeter of...
Benny Smith releases statement regarding his retirement amid changes at WUTK
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Benny Smith, the longtime general manager of WUTK, released a statement amid controversial changes at the University of Tennessee's student-led radio station. You can read the full statement below. "After a great deal of consideration and discussion with my family, I made the decision to retire...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.