Planned power outage in Oak Ridge on Saturday
The outage will improve the transmission service in the area.
View Article10Listens: How long should new parents have with their newborns before going...
Viewers on the WBIR Facebook page took sides on if the law should mandate that companies must provide paid family leave for new parents.
View ArticleEnding 2019 on the road: Completed TDOT projects, new projects in 2020
Most projects include paving and resurfacing, ramp improvements, widening projects and bridge repairs.
View Article10Listens: Questions about proposed law to label licenses of people with...
The intention is to alert first responders about any condition that could impact their interaction with a driver
View ArticleDriving You Crazy: Potholes and winter weather
According to spokesperson Mark Nagi, crews are out every day patching up the pavement across East Tennessee.
View ArticleDriving You Crazy Bracket Challenge: What's the worst road in East TN? Vote...
For more than a year, dozens of you told us what East Tennessee roads drive you nuts. Now we want to know, what's the worst of the worst.
View ArticleDriving You Crazy Bracket Challenge: What's the worst road in East TN? Vote...
Each week through February, we’re pitting the roads you nominated to the test, one on one!
View ArticleDriving You Crazy Bracket Challenge: Vote now on the 'Final Four' worst roads...
Each week, we’re pitting the roads you nominated to the test, one on one.
View ArticleDriving You Crazy Bracket Challenge: Vote now in 'The Finals' for the worst...
We're down to the final two roads! Vote for the worst.
View ArticleHow to stay positive, cope with stress and anxiety during COVID-19 pandemic
Millions of are experiencing major life changes, and it can be hard to accept so suddenly.
View ArticleDriving You Crazy: Hwy. 321, U.S. 11 widening project nearly complete in...
The nearly $13 million project was supposed to wrap up in Summer of 2019, but was delayed multiple times.
View Article10Listens: Having a hard time getting through to Dollywood? Here's why
Despite the fact that Dollywood has extended 2020 season passes until June 15, 2021, many people are asking for refunds because of the limitations.
View ArticleDriving you Crazy: Jackson Avenue Ramps
Crews have been working on the $8.2 million project since September 2019. The project is on schedule and expected to wrap up this fall.
View ArticleDriving You Crazy: Schaad Road
Improvements will include: four lanes separated by a median, bike lanes, turn lanes and sidewalks. The completion date for phases 2 and 3 is December 22, 2023.
View ArticleKeeping warm without maxing out utility bills
When it's cold, the heating units at your home will run longer to keep the house at a comfortable temperature.
View Article10Listens: Mother of high schooler killed in car crash wants memorial pages...
Branda Melinn's daughter, Makinna, would have graduated in 2021. She fought for her daughter to get a spot in the yearbook and wants other families to have the same.
View Article10Listens: COVID-19 safety in churches
One viewer asked, what are the best guidelines that churches should be following during COVID-19?
View Article10Listens: Should stadium money go to public safety?
Many people have said that investing in public safety makes more sense than investing in a new stadium in downtown Knoxville.
View Article10Listens: What are those siren noises coming from Bull Run Fossil Plant?
TVA said it had been using the public address system to communicate to employees working on a boiler, but will limit the use and radios and air horns inside instead.
View Article10Listens: The community's concerns with Knoxville's recent gun violence
Dozens of calls, messages and emails revealed the community's concerns with the recent gun violence. They want change and action to stop the violence.
View Article'Save It, Don't Pave It' | Blount Co. residents speak out against Pellissippi...
While TDOT and some county leaders are on board, "Citizens Against the Pellissippi Parkway Extension", also known as CAPP, are not.
View Article10Listens: Portions of Anderson Co. jail dealing with the heat after A/C...
The ACSO said they’re working to upgrade all the A/C units to reduce the chance of future breakdowns.
View ArticleKnox Co. Sheriff: Always be on the look out for predators and be prepared...
A woman was attacked on a greenway in South Knoxville over the weekend. Sheriff Spangler said it's important to never let your guard down.
View Article10Listens: Ambulances waiting longer to drop off patients as officials warn...
In August, more than half of all AMR ambulances had to wait longer than 45 minutes before there was room for patients at the hospital.
View Article10Listens: When will the work on the Broadway viaduct end?
TDOT spokesperson Mark Nagi said the due date is still Aug. 31, 2022.
View ArticleAnswering your COVID-19 vaccine questions
We took your questions to experts such as Dr. Bill Smith, who is heading up the human clinical trials at Volunteer Research Group at UT Medical Center.
View Article10Listens: How will your county notify you of disaster?
In the wake of the deadly Sevier County wildfires, there has been discussion of the warning system in place.
View Article10Listens: South Knoxville Riverwalk fence removed after months blocking...
The city said it was working with the property owners to ensure public access to that section of greenway is reopened "as soon as possible."
View ArticleGrainger Co. leaders say gate will be removed from Indian Cave Road at...
'No trespassing' signs and a chain block the public from driving down Indian Cave Road. Leaders said that shouldn't be the case because it's a public-owned road.
View Article'Worst smell you can imagine' | Neighbors complain of vile odor from grease...
Liquid Environmental Solutions said it provides vital community service and is committed to minimizing odors from its Parkridge-adjacent facility.
View Article'There's no security out here': People share concerns about Knoxville's new...
“There was a couple over here, right next to this little building here. Sleeping with a big blanket. Lying down on the sidewalk,” she said.
View Article10Listens: Why did the water in Fountain City Park lake turn bright blue on...
Knoxville leaders said the color came from a dye used to prevent algae from growing in the lake.
View Article10listens: How East TN feels about Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision last week, letting states decide whether abortion should be legal.
View Article10Listens: Are this year's cicadas the same as Brood X ones from last year?
The cicadas that fill summer nights in East Tennessee with buzzing aren't always ones from Brood X.
View Article10Listens: Sevier Co. Schools says letter over 'gender identity' lesson...
The example letter was shared on social media hundreds of times with people upset in the comments. The school system said the letters exist to comply with state law.
View Article10Listens: Fountain City and Halls residents say USPS mail deliveries are...
Many people across Knoxville said they were having issues with their mail deliveries, with some claiming there were days it wasn't delivered.
View Article10Listens: How much have Tennessee politicians received in funding from the NRA?
Data from OpenSecrets, a research group tracking money in U.S. politics, found that Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R - TN) is the 12th-most supported lawmaker by the NRA.
View Article10Listens: Killing of mama bear in Blount County raises questions about state...
ABR said some cubs were orphaned after a property owner shot and killed a bear that they said was threatening their chickens.
View ArticleThe results are in: KCHD says Zoo Knoxville's water tested negative for...
A viewer reached out to WBIR asking whether a rare parasite was found at Zoo Knoxville's splash pads recently. KCHD said it didn't show up in its tests.
View Article10Listens: Social media post warning East TN about gangs targeting women is...
The social media post claims that gang members who work with cartels are targeting East Tennessee women as part of human trafficking operations.
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