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Teddy Nadelen, a 4th-grader at Ridgeview Elementary School is this week’s Storm Team Student of the Week!
(WJHL)- Every week, News Channel 11 highlights a ‘Storm Team Student of the Week’ with Meteorologist Alex Williams. Today is was with Chief Meteorologist Mark Reynolds.Teddy Nadelen, a 4th-grader a…
Bristol, Virginia Public Schools has scheduled a groundbreaking for a new intermediate school.
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) – Bristol, Virginia Public Schools has scheduled a groundbreaking for a new intermediate school. Bristol, Virginia Schools posted to Facebook on Thursday that the groundbr…
After months of closed-door negotiations, the Virginia General Assembly passed a two-year budget with broad bipartisan support.
After months of closed-door negotiations, the General Assembly passed a two-year budget with broad bipartisan support.
Four people are dead, including the suspect, after an active shooting situation at a medical building near a Tulsa hospital Wednesday afternoon, police have confirmed.
Multiple people were shot at a medical building near a hospital in Tulsa early Wednesday evening.
Although a Sullivan County grand jury found two police officers who shot into a car last year acted within the limits for use of force, the defense attorney representing the car’s driver thinks a federal investigation is warranted.
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Although a Sullivan County grand jury found two police officers who shot into a car last year acted within the limits for use of force, the defense attorney representing t…
Anti-gun activists and a group of pastors gathered outside Governor Bill Lee's office to call for a special legislative session to repeal the permitless carry bill and ban semi-automatic assault weapons.
The fight over stricter gun laws following the mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas and Buffalo, New York continued on Wednesday at the Tennessee State Capitol.
Funeral arraignments and donation information have been released by the family of an eight-year-old boy from Jonesborough who passed away Monday after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Funeral arraignments and donation information have been released from the eight-year-old boy from Jonesborough that passed away Monday after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Four people are dead, including the suspect, after an active shooting situation at a medical building near a Tulsa hospital Wednesday afternoon, police have confirmed.
Multiple people were shot at a medical building near a hospital in Tulsa early Wednesday evening.
The first weekend in June, organizers of the Appalachian Wake Surf Open are hitting the water for a great cause.
(WJHL) – Now that Boone Lake is filled to summer pool, people are going to be on the water skiing and wakeboarding. The return to the lake is a great opportunity for people to learn a differe…
A Johnson City car dealership is gearing up to host one of the biggest car shows in the Tri-Cities region this weekend.
A Johnson City car dealership is gearing up to host one of the biggest car shows the Tri-Cities has ever seen this weekend.
Hard Rock hired around 40 people to join the workforce at its soon-to-open temporary casino in Bristol, Virginia Wednesday.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Hard Rock hired around 40 people to join the workforce at its soon-to-open temporary casino in Bristol, Virginia Wednesday. Hard Rock International held the hirin…
On July 11, enrollment will begin for Greeneville City Schools' Free and Reduced Meal Programs.
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – On July 11, enrollment will begin for Greeneville City Schools’ Free and Reduced Meal Programs. A release from the school system states that since the United…
Update: The Carter County Sheriff's Office says Marlie Snyder was found safe.
UPDATE: The Carter County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday evening that Marlie Snyder was found safe. Previous: ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — Investigators are asking for the public’…
The United States Department of Agriculture announced major investments to strengthen the nation's food supply systems, saying the pandemic highlighted weaknesses that impacts the neediest the most.
The United States Department of Agriculture announced major investments to strengthen the nation’s food supply systems, saying the pandemic highlighted weaknesses that impacts the neediest th…
A federal judge says John Hinckley Jr., who shot President Ronald Reagan in 1981, is “no longer a danger to himself or others” and will be freed from court oversight this month as planned.
A judge had freed Hinckley in September from all remaining restrictions but said his order wouldn’t take effect until June 15.
The Storm Team 11 Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies Wednesday night with a slight chance for a shower through the early evening. The low is 64 degrees.
The Storm Team 11 Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies Wednesday night with a slight chance for a shower through the early evening. The low is 64 degrees. Mostly cloudy skies are forecast for T…
With Daniel Boone High School graduate Colby Backus and a former Science Hill Hilltopper playing key roles in the lineup, the Walters State Community College Senators are just two or three wins from a Junior College World Series championship.
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (WJHL) — With Daniel Boone High School graduate Colby Backus and a former Science Hill Hilltopper playing key roles in the lineup, the Walters State Community College Senators…
TriPride organizers have released new details about this year's parade and festival in downtown Bristol.
BRISTOL, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — TriPride organizers have released new details about this year’s parade and festival in downtown Bristol. The event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 27, beginning …
Tennessee, the top state for anti-trans youth legislation, in 2017 signed a bill into law preventing trans children from receiving gender-affirming care. It was the fifth anti-trans law to pass in the state.
Stacker investigated how laws protect or restrict trans youth in Tennessee using data from the Transgender Law Center.
The wooden truck took over two years to build, according to town officials.
A local business owner has created a very unique vehicle.
A jury on Wednesday ruled in favor of Johnny Depp in his libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, vindicating his stance that Heard fabricated claims that she was abused by Depp before and during their brief marriage.
The jury says it has reached a verdict in Johnny Depp’s $50 million libel lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard, who testified that Depp physically and sexually assaulted her on multiple occasion…
A grand jury on Wednesday charged the white 18-year-old accused of fatally shooting 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket with domestic terrorism motivated by hate and 10 counts of first-degree murder.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A grand jury on Wednesday charged the white 18-year-old accused of fatally shooting 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket with domestic terrorism motivated by hate and 10 co…
It's not unique to law enforcement, but agencies tell News Channel 11 that employee turnover and lower hiring rates are causing a strain on the system.
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – It’s not unique to law enforcement, but agencies tell News Channel 11 that employee turnover and lower hiring rates are causing a strain on the system. In gene…
The jury says it has reached a verdict in Johnny Depp’s $50 million libel lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard, who testified that Depp physically and sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions.
The jury says it has reached a verdict in Johnny Depp’s $50 million libel lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard, who testified that Depp physically and sexually assaulted her on multiple occasion…
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin visited Smyth County Wednesday to share the news that 75 new jobs will be created with the expansion of a company.
SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin visited Smyth County Wednesday to share the news that 75 new jobs will be created with the expansion of a company. A release from t…
A woman was killed and two children were injured in a parasailing accident in Florida on Memorial Day.
The woman and the two young males were parasailing in the city of Marathon, about 50 miles north of Key West, when “winds picked up” and the parasail struck Seven Mile Bridge in the Flo…
Several outages in Washington County, Tennessee have left thousands of BrightRidge customers without power, according to the provider's outage map.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Several outages in Washington County, Tennessee have left thousands of BrightRidge customers without power, according to the provider’s outage map. Bri…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has given employees of his electric vehicle company a choice: return to in-person work for 40 hours per week or resign, according to emails obtained by electric vehicle/tech news site Electrek.
In one of the emails, Musk reportedly explains he knows many companies aren’t requiring employees to return full-time or at all, but adds, “… but when was the last time they shipp…
A man in Laredo, Texas, was arrested after saying he had plans to go "human hunting" while buying a firearm accessory from an online seller, police said.
A man in Laredo, Texas, was arrested after saying he had plans to go “human hunting” while buying a firearm accessory from an online seller, police said.
Instagram users will begin seeing AMBER alerts for missing children in their area, the company announced Wednesday.
Users will be able to share the alert with friends to further spread word of the missing child.
Several people were injured and another killed as a result of a crash in Giles County, Virginia.
GILES COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – Several people were injured and another killed as a result of a crash in Giles County, Virginia. According to the Virginia State Police (VSP), the crash occurred on…
The Defense Department is reporting high levels of toxic perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water near several of its bases, according to new data released by the department.
PFAS is the name for a group of thousands of chemicals, some of which have been linked to health issues such as kidney and testicular cancer and liver damage.
A cougar attacked a 9-year-old girl who was playing hide-and-seek at a church camp in Washington state, seriously wounding her.
Supply disruptions are also creating shortages of buckets and bags for popcorn, not to mention cups for drinks, trays for nachos and other necessities.
There’s a new problem looming for America’s moviegoers: a shortage of movie popcorn and other pricy snacks.
Storm Team 11 forecasts Wednesday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 89 and a 20% chance of isolated storms through the afternoon.
Good Wednesday morning. Here is your Storm Team 11 forecast. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. 20% chance of isolated storms through the afternoon. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph…
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