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WJHL WJHL - News Channel 11 is the CBS news affiliate located in Johnson City, TN. Welcome to the official page of News Channel 11! Hanes Lancaster, Jr.

Tune in to WJHL-TV/News Channel 11 for the best news, weather and sports coverage in the Tri-Cities and check us out online at WJHL.com. We're here for you, asking questions and getting answers. If you have any news tips call (423) 434-4504. For general information call the main office (Monday - Friday): 423-926-2151

If you'd like a copy of one of our newscasts call Metro Monitor at 800-861-5255

or go to www.metromonitor.com for additional details. WJHL-TV aired its first television broadcast on October 26, 1953. and Sr. and Jay Birdwell founded the station. Eventually the Lancaster's bought Birdwell's interest in the station and operated it from a location in downtown Johnson City that is now demolished. The early days of television were exciting and packed with unexpected surprises. Since television was in its infancy, the station crew had to feel its way along, often improvising and making adjustments to deal with the situation. One situation that developed even before the station went on the air was the devastating fall of the tower on Tannery K**b. Literally, just a few weeks were left to sign on when the guy lines which held the tower snapped, causing the tower to lose its support and come crashing down. Now in the early days, this sort of accident was catastrophic because television was new and unknown. Bankers and lenders were skeptical; so most television pioneers had to seek investment sources that were willing to back risky, unproven ventures. The Lancaster's scrambled and had the station on the air by its due date even though they had to mount the antenna on a telephone pole! As the years progressed, WJHL-TV's association CBS with CBS helped make it one of the strongest stations in the area. WJHL-TV was blessed with employees who came aboard in the 1950s and worked into the 1990s. managed the station from 1953 until April 30th, 1989. On May 1, 1989, Jack Dempsey was named General Manager. Today, Dan Cates manages the station. This means that in more than 60 years, WJHL-TV has had only three general managers, a very rare occurrence in the world of television today. WJHL-TV/Newschannel 11 is owned by Media General, Inc., an independently owned communications company situated primarily in the Southeast with interests in newspapers, television stations and interactive media.
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Virginia’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow resigned in a letter to Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Balow did not...
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Heading to the big game this weekend? Read what you need to know ahead of the Speedway Classic on WJHL.com. 📲
02/08/2025

Heading to the big game this weekend? Read what you need to know ahead of the Speedway Classic on WJHL.com. 📲

BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Bristol’s historic night of baseball under the lights of Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) is just days away, and whether you’ve been coming to the speedway for years…

A Jamestown, Tennessee man was taken into custody on Friday after being indicted in connection with an online fundraiser...
02/08/2025

A Jamestown, Tennessee man was taken into custody on Friday after being indicted in connection with an online fundraiser that reportedly raised over $10,000.

A Jamestown man was taken into custody on Friday after being indicted in connection to an online fundraiser that reportedly raised over $10,000.

02/08/2025

News Channel 11 is at the Bristol Motor Speedway this morning, touring the Fan Zone for the MLB Speedway Classic ahead of the action!

Here are a few things to know ahead of the Speedway Classic tonight!⚾
02/08/2025

Here are a few things to know ahead of the Speedway Classic tonight!⚾

The national spotlight is now on Bristol Motor Speedway, where NASCAR’s Last Great Colosseum has been transformed into a...
02/08/2025

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CLOSE TO HOME: Johnson City native Will Little set to call balls and strikes on Saturday night as part of Speedway Class...
02/08/2025

CLOSE TO HOME: Johnson City native Will Little set to call balls and strikes on Saturday night as part of Speedway Classic umpire crew.

(WJHL) – On Saturday night, the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds will take to the temporary turf inside Bristol Motor Speedway. It will mark the first Major League Baseball game to be held …

APPY LEAGUE TITLE: The Ridge Runners clip the Axmen to claim 2025 Appalachian League championship.
02/08/2025

APPY LEAGUE TITLE: The Ridge Runners clip the Axmen to claim 2025 Appalachian League championship.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – An early offensive explosion – followed by a shutdown defensive performance – led the Ridge Runners past the Axmen for their first Appalachian League …

Two new members have been appointed to the East Tennessee State University Board of Trustees.
02/08/2025

Two new members have been appointed to the East Tennessee State University Board of Trustees.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two new members have been appointed to the East Tennessee State University Board of Trustees. Lt. Gov. Randy McNally announced his appointments of former state Sen. Jon Lu…

The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirmed one person is dead and two are injured after a crash involving a tractor-trailer ...
02/08/2025

The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirmed one person is dead and two are injured after a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Sullivan County.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) confirmed one person is dead and two are injured after a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Sullivan County. According to THP, t…

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Welcome to the official page of News Channel 11! Tune to WJHL-TV/Newschannel 11 for the best news, weather and sports coverage in the Tri-Cities and check us out online at WJHL.com. We're here for you, asking questions and getting answers. If you have any news tips call (423) 434-4504. For general information call the main office (Monday - Friday): 423-926-2151 If you'd like a copy of one of our newscasts call Metro Monitor at 800-861-5255 or go to www.metromonitor.com for additional details. WJHL-TV aired its first television broadcast on October 26, 1953. Hanes Lancaster, Jr. and Sr. and Jay Birdwell founded the station.

WJHL-TV operates in the heart of downtown Johnson City and is led by General Manager Paula Jackson.

For more than 65 years, our staff has been dedicated to reporting local news that matters to you, and your family.

For many decades, WJHL has operated as a CBS affiliate. In February 2016, we added ABC to our family on our second channel.