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JCPD officers participate in trauma-informed training
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) is hosting a four-day course focusing on trauma-informed training. The training aims to foster greater empathy, understanding and effectiveness in officers’ interactions with survivors of violent crime. The JCPD stated its goal is to have all officers complete the training. “This education helps build […]
Kingsport family receives keys to their Habitat for Humanity home
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — It was a special day for one Kingsport family, and it was 15 months in the making. Chris and Christina Winston and their three kids, Hayla, Kaiden, and Emmalyn received the keys to their new home. "We're looking forward to actually having a home," said...
Jonesborough ‘preservation’-oriented contractor indicted for abandoning jobs, theft
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Marc Kovac seemed like the perfect guy to do historic renovation work in Tennessee’s oldest town — at least on paper. A member of Jonesborough’s Historic Zoning Commission, recommended by one of the town’s most committed historic preservationists, a carpenter skilled (supposedly) in preservation with an all-female crew to boot. Now […]
Presleigh Sineath is our Storm Team Student of the Week!
(WJHL)- News Channel 11 highlights a ‘Storm Team Student of the Week’ every week. Presleigh Sineath is this week’s Storm Team Student!. Presleigh is a 2nd-grade student at Ashley Academy in Johnson City, TN. Enter your student’s information HERE for a chance to help with the forecast...
Robin Leonard’s family speaks at Annette Harvey’s sentencing
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Annette Harvey’s trial began in February and she was sentenced on Wednesday. The court heard from witnesses as well as Harvey herself. Robin Leonard’s family was in the courtroom to speak during her sentencing hearing. “But here, it’s more of an open forum for them to express the impact on their […]
Former Tennessee Rep. Scotty Campbell challenges dismissal of public records case
Former state Rep. Scotty Campbell waits to testify in the House Public Service Subcommittee in March 2023 on a measure sparked in part by his expulsion on sexual harassment charges. (Photo: John Partipilo) A former Tennessee state representative is challenging the dismissal of his open records case dealing with an...
Woman who stabbed ETSU professor to death sentenced to life in prison
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WCYB) — The woman convicted of killing an ETSU professor was sentenced on Wednesday to life in prison. A Washington County, Tennessee, judge sentenced Annette Harvey to life in prison. Harvey has the chance of parole after 51 years. A jury found Harvey guilty of first-degree murder...
Kingsport PD: 1 dead after motorcycle crash on Fort Henry Drive
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — A motorcyclist was fatally injured in a crash Thursday morning in Kingsport, according to police. The Kingsport Police Department responded to the crash around 10:45 a.m. at the intersection of Fort Henry Drive and Moreland Drive. An initial investigation revealed that a Kawasaki ZXJ motorcycle was traveling south on Fort Henry […]
TBI: Missing Johnson City man found safe
UPDATE: According to the TBI, Daniel Baer was found safe as of 11:34 p.m. Tuesday. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) issued a Silver Alert Tuesday night for a missing Johnson City man. According to a post by the TBI, 66-year-old Daniel Baer was last seen Tuesday afternoon wearing jeans, […]
Camera technology protecting community, officers
BY IVAN SANDERS CITY OF ELIZABETHTON PIO In a world where everything comes under scrutiny especially as everyone now carries cameras with them everywhere they go on their cell phones, the need for police departments to stay atop technology has never been so critical. The Elizabethton Police Department is one of the departments across the […] The post Camera technology protecting community, officers appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Johnson City hopes to sell portion of former Buffalo Valley Golf Course
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The City of Johnson City is looking to sell a portion of the property that formerly housed the Buffalo Valley Golf Course. The 124-acre property on Golf Course Road has not seen anyone tee off since it closed in December 2017. However, Johnson City crews have maintained the site and […]
Spring styles for special events
Azlinn Edwards, professional stylist and owner of Azlinn Hope Collection in downtown Johnson City shows us some beautiful dresses that can be worn multiple ways for several occasions. She also tells us about the upcoming Sip and Shop event to be held May 2nd beginning at 4pm.
Clydesdales visit Niswonger Children’s Hospital
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The iconic Clydesdale horses visited children at the Niswonger Children’s Hospital on Thursday. CEO of the Niswonger Children’s Network Chris Jett said it was a great opportunity to boost patients and their families’ morale. “Events like these are a great opportunity to boost morale for patients and families and let […]
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