10-acre brush fire 100% contained in Sharp's Ridge area, near Fountain City
The fire was spotted on WBIR tower cameras Tuesday afternoon at around 5:20 p.m.
Morristown family back in their generational farmhome after severe damage from Helene
Floodwater destroyed three homes on the Holdway family's 50-acre farm. Generations of Holdways have lived there for 100 years ...
KUB hopes to decrease electric bills by implementing weatherization in homes
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — According to the Knoxville Utilities Board, over 3,000 Knoxville homes are saving money on energy bills ...
Cocke Co. neighbors and leaders reflect on 6 months since Hurricane Helene
NEWPORT, Tenn. — WBIR is checking in on neighbors across East Tennessee as communities recover 6 months after Hurricane ...
Boom and Bust: Knoxville sees whirlwind of development while advocates say plea to help homeless community goes unheard
Knoxville is getting bigger and grander amid a whirlwind of development, but advocates said much of its community is ...
Multiple groups partnering with KAT to plant trees at Knoxville bus stops with 'Shade While You Wait' program
Volunteers with "Trees Knoxville" are planting trees at multiple bus stops in town. The group is partnering with the ...
Tennessee Guardsmen rescues injured hiker in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
According to authorities, the hiker was in a remote area of the park along a hiking trail near the Ramsey Cascades waterfall.
'I feel like I cheated death': Arizona man who survived 2021 natural gas explosion takes part in Walk of Courage
Dillon Ryan survived a natural gas explosion in August 2021 and now says he feels like he is a living a "second life." ...
Hartford volunteer reflects on 6 months since Helene
Jesse James said those in greatest need may not ask for help, even six months after Hurricane Helene. She said she'll keep listening for as long as needed.
Jonesborough nonprofit helps with building supplies for Hurricane Helene Relief
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. — Almost six months after Hurricane Helene, communities are moving out of short-term relief into long-term efforts. So one nonprofit in Jonesborough is working to cover all the ...
National Weather Service is reducing weather balloon launches amid job cuts. Here's how it could impact forecast accuracy
Meteorologists and former agency leaders say the cuts in weather balloon launches will degrade the accuracy of forecasts just as severe weather season kicks in.
Burn ban in effect for East Tennessee counties on March 19
According to the National Weather Service, a Wind Advisory is in effect for portions of East Tennessee, including Knox County ...