Tennessee AG Warns Knoxville Residents of Post-Earthquake Scams Targeting Elderly
Following the earthquake in Knoxville yesterday, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has issued a consumer alert warning residents to be aware of potential scams. According to the Attorney General Office website, scammers may try to take advantage of the situation, particularly targeting older individuals....
More than 20 people displaced after fire at Knoxville apartment complex
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - More than 20 people were displaced on Saturday after a fire broke out at a Knoxville apartment complex. According to the Knoxville Fire Department, crews responded to a fire on the second floor of a building in the Spring Meadow Apartment at around 5:15 p.m. When...
Ice enforcement operation in Antioch
Thousands flock to Bellevue Berry Farm for annual Renaissance Festival of Nebraska. The festival is happening every weekend from 10am to 6pm through May 18th. FIRST ALERT: Showers around today, rainy start to the week. Don’t put away the rain gear just yet! We are giving you the First Alert...
Halls junior runs, throws and jumps into Red Devils record books
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A decathlon athlete is a master of all trades. Freshman year, Halls track & field head coach Tony Tampas thought maybe Brody Foster could be. “I just threw him into the decathlon I said try it out and I knew he was a good athlete I mean he fit the build […]
One reporter’s impressive week
Knox News investigative reporter Tyler Whetstone published nine stories last week, and every one of them packed a punch. He landed exclusive investigations, thoughtful and interesting follow-ups, and tied one of the world's biggest stories this past week back to Knoxville (and some of his previous investigative...
AM Weather (5/10): Variably cloudy with a slight chance for spotty showers later, highs...
Www.youtube.com – WBIR Channel 10 – 2025-05-10 06:31:44. SUMMARY: Saturday will be dry and cool with a high of 73°F and northeast winds. Spotty showers are possible later, especially in southern counties. On Sunday, temperatures rise to 77°F with a slight chance of thunderstorms, but no severe weather is expected....
Fire in East Knoxville apartment complex put out, KFD says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Crews were on the scene of a fire at Spring Meadow Apartment Homes in East Knoxville, according to the Knoxville Fire Department. According to a spokesperson with KFD, crews responded to the complex located just off Washington Pike. Images sent to WBIR showed flames coming from the roof of the...
AG Skrmetti issues consumer alert: Beware of scammers following Knoxville earthquake
AG SKRMETTI ISSUES CONSUMER ALERT: BEWARE OF SCAMMERS FOLLOWING KNOXVILLE EARTHQUAKE. KNOXVILLE—Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti warned Knoxville-area residents today to guard against scammers exploiting the May 10, 2025 earthquake that impacted the region. “Unscrupulous scammers find every opportunity to...
Knoxville Braces for Week of Showers and Thunderstorms, NWS Advises Keeping Umbrellas Handy
Knoxville residents can expect a series of cloudy days with a high chance of showers and thunderstorms stretching into the coming week, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). According to their latest update, today's forecast predicts a cloudy sky, with a comfortable high near 75 degrees and a northeast...
Woman dead after car crashes into bridge support off of Broadway in Knoxville
A woman is dead after Knoxville police responded to a crash involving a car that ran off the road and struck a bridge support Saturday morning.
