WBIR — Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · English · TV & web
WBIR is a local news outlet based in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering regional news including education, weather, community events, and local government. It reports on issues such as school policies, weather conditions, and civic developments.
- 4 stories today
- 22/day · 7-day avg
- Top beat: Crime
- Tracked since 2026
- 1 Knoxville, TN peers
Today’s stories
- Jamestown city leaders discuss future of daycare centers after 2 children left unsupervisedJamestown city leaders are discussing the future of daycare centers following two incidents where children were left unsupervised.
- Forensic experts track 5 new deadly drugs spreading through East TennesseeForensic experts in East Tennessee are tracking five new deadly drugs, including a synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl.
- Crews responding to water main break in Oak Ridge on ORAU WayCrews are responding to a water main break in Oak Ridge on ORAU Way, marking the second such incident in two days, affecting residents and causing road closures.
- Rain tapers this evening, then staying mostly cloudy overnight. Additional thundershowers expected late Tuesday.Rain is tapering this evening, with mostly cloudy skies overnight. Additional thundershowers are expected late Tuesday. The week will be very warm and muggy with daily showers and thunderstorms.
- Knoxville mayor sends letter to city/county planners asking for data center safeguards, citing concerns about potential impactsKnoxville Mayor Indiya Kincannon sent a letter to Knox County Planning expressing concerns about the potential impacts of data centers and requesting safeguards.
- PHOTOS: Knoxville sees flooding in some areas amid Flash Flood WarningKnoxville experiences flooding in some areas under a Flash Flood Warning, with authorities advising drivers to avoid flooded roads.
- Cocke County EMA prepares for flood watch as storms move across the regionCocke County EMA is preparing for a flood watch as storms move through the region, advising the public to take precautions.
- Cocke County EMA prepares for flood watch as storms move across the regionCocke County EMA is preparing for a flood watch as storms move through the region, advising the public to take precautions.
- Cocke County EMA prepares for flood watch as storms move across the regionCocke County EMA is preparing for a flood watch as storms move through the region, advising the public to take precautionary measures.
- Tennessee boating deaths outpace 2025 as TWRA urges life jacket useTennessee has seen nine boating deaths this year, nearly double the number from the same period in 2025, prompting the TWRA to urge life jacket use.
- ACLU looks to block new Tennessee law making it a misdemeanor to ignore federal deportation orderThe ACLU and National Immigration Law Center are challenging a Tennessee law that makes it a misdemeanor to ignore federal deportation orders.
- McGhee Tyson Airport gets funding for security improvementsMcGhee Tyson Airport received funding for security improvements, including expanding the security checkpoint to enhance efficiency and passenger experience.
- THP: Driver of car carrying fireworks that caught fire on I-75 cited for violating hazardous materials lawsA driver was cited for violating hazardous materials laws after a vehicle carrying fireworks caught fire on I-75 near Chattanooga, causing the interstate to shut down.
- Crews responding to water main break in Oak Ridge on ORAU WayCrews are responding to a water main break in Oak Ridge on ORAU Way, marking the second such incident in two days, causing road closures and affecting residents.
- McGhee Tyson Airport gets funding for security improvementsMcGhee Tyson Airport received funding for security improvements, including expanding the security checkpoint to enhance efficiency and passenger experience.