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State

Invasive insect found in Middle Tennessee, officials asking public to kill it if spotted

State

Appeals court rules Tennessee can enforce its law banning gender-affirming care for minors

The law punishes people who provide gender-affirming care to minors, including hormone treatment and surgery.
National

How a government shutdown will affect mothers and children needing food assistance

The White House says more than 130,000 women, children and infants are at risk of losing nutrition assistance.
State

MTSU report shows rising home prices in Tennessee during second quarter of 2023

The MTSU Business and Economic Research Center released its statewide report for the second quarter of 2023 on Monday.
National

Three TN lawmakers invited to White House for announcement of gun violence prevention federal office

Sen. Raumesh Akbari (D-Memphis), Rep. Harold Love (D-Nashville) and Rep. Karen Camper (D-Memphis) were invited to attend.
Politics

Bill Haslam, Phil Bredesen talk with WBIR about their political podcast

Former Tennessee Govs. Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam talk about their podcast, "You Might Be Right."
Health

'We're hearing more and more from adolescents' | Online sports betting grows three years after TN legalization

Legislation to make online sports betting legal in Tennessee passed in 2020, leading to millions of dollars in tax revenue.
Politics

Progressive Councilmember Freddie O'Connell wins Nashville mayor's race

Nashville metro councilmember Freddie O'Connell has resoundingly won the race to become the next mayor of the Democratic-leaning city.
Local News

Gov. Bill Lee kicks off conservation tour in Knoxville

Lee says that investments in natural resources are just as important as investments in infrastructure, and in driving tourists to the state.
State

Some East TN cities and counties to get state money for water infrastructure improvements

The grants can be used to improve drinking water systems, or wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.
State

House explosion kills woman in Williamson County

The home on Wilson Pike is leveled and two nearby homes are damaged.
Local News

Volunteers from Tennessee head to Florida as Hurricane Idalia makes landfall

The hurricane hit Florida with 125 mph winds as a high-end Category 3 hurricane. It weakened to a tropical storm by late Wednesday afternoon.

Not just half of her hometown | Kelsea Ballerini's Knoxville homecoming show sold out

Knoxville man says he just wanted to entertain poll workers. Election Commission accused him of voter fraud

Another warm day with highs trending well above average!

New York City area under state of emergency after storms flood subways, strand people in cars

Knoxville Breaking News, Weather, Traffic, Sports | WBIR.com

Invasive insect found in Middle Tennessee, officials asking public to kill it if spotted

Appeals court rules Tennessee can enforce its law banning gender-affirming care for minors

How a government shutdown will affect mothers and children needing food assistance

MTSU report shows rising home prices in Tennessee during second quarter of 2023

Three TN lawmakers invited to White House for announcement of gun violence prevention federal office

Bill Haslam, Phil Bredesen talk with WBIR about their political podcast

'We're hearing more and more from adolescents' | Online sports betting grows three years after TN legalization

Progressive Councilmember Freddie O'Connell wins Nashville mayor's race

Gov. Bill Lee kicks off conservation tour in Knoxville

Some East TN cities and counties to get state money for water infrastructure improvements

House explosion kills woman in Williamson County

Volunteers from Tennessee head to Florida as Hurricane Idalia makes landfall

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