Amelia Young
WBIR Channel 10
Nashville, TN, United States
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New Knox Co. program seeks to help students succeed while overcoming addiction
The program is designed to support students struggling with substance misuse and provide a supported learning environment that provides recovery and relationships → Read More
Family unharmed after hitting bear on I-81 caused RV to roll over
A black bear on the road was clipped by a car, causing it to fly and land in front of the family's car. → Read More
10-month-old arrives in Knoxville from Africa for free life-changing surgery
10-month-old Amira is from one of the poorest areas in Africa and needs critical surgery that's unavailable in her country. → Read More
KPD sees increase in simple assaults, advocates urge victims to seek help
Preliminary data shows a 16 percent year-to-date increase in simple assaults this year compared to last. Around 50 percent of those assaults are domestic. → Read More
YMCA helps pay for family's swimming lessons, teaching 8 children about water safety
In the last 5 years, the East Tennessee Children's Hospital reported four drownings and saw 116 near-drownings. → Read More
Custom sandals in memory of teacher killed by falling tree raise more than $20,000 for nonprofit
Brooke Sampson was killed in February 2020 when a tree fell onto a van she was riding on in Townsend. → Read More
Father fighting to survive after he was hit by car after firework went off inside it over Fourth of July night
A Knoxville father of five children was sitting on his neighbor's porch when a car crashed into him after having a firework shot inside it. → Read More
Stress from search for 5-year-old Summer Wells may follow crews home, expert warns
Wells' disappearance from Hawkins County comes with several difficulties for crews, including rough terrain and weather. → Read More
Family prays for Desheena Kyle's safe return, offers $10,000 reward for information
Knoxville Police said Kyle went missing from Wilson Road and that her last verified sighting was June 18. Investigators have reason to believe she's in danger. → Read More
Responder says KPD and McNabb Center co-responder program helps community
A co-response team was formed between the Knoxville Police Department and McNabb Center looking to connect people in need with community resources. → Read More
"He passed doing what he loved" | Family shares risks after Maryville teen loses life on The Dragon road
The 11-mile stretch of road spans through Blount County into North Carolina and is known worldwide for its dangerous curves. → Read More
Non-profits working to save bears from poaching in East Tennessee and surrounding areas
The non-profit, Help Asheville Bears, said poaching can happen anywhere and with a copious amount of bears in Tennessee, they want people to stay aware. → Read More
New team would pair medics and social workers to respond to mental health calls, instead of police
Currently, a partnership between KPD and McNabb Center pairs a behavioral health specialist with a police officer for calls with a mental or behavioral health need. → Read More
Knox Pride to open permanent community center offering LGBTQ+ resources and support
A Knoxville Pride Center is set to open later this summer, offering a central location where people can find support and resources. → Read More
Father who lost son in wreck asks drivers to 'pay attention' as fatal crashes rise in East Tennessee
In the East Tennessee region, there have been 73 fatalities this year. Last year at this time there were 51. → Read More
Family continues searching for answers 1 year after fatal Knoxville stabbing
In June, Aseal Iysheh was found dead after a shooting in BJ's Food Mart parking lot on East Magnolia Avenue. There is now a $50,000 reward for information. → Read More
Children's Hospital reports spike in behavioral health emergency room visits
Emergency room visits for behavioral health issues are reaching an all-time high including suicidal attempts, depression and panic attacks. → Read More
Small teacher to student ratio keeps kids engaged during summer learning programs
Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn has been touring the region getting a first-hand look at what's happening inside classrooms. → Read More
Knoxville city leaders look toward new plan to lessen nuisances caused by scooters, include community input
You either love them or hate them. Scooters are an easy mode of transportation, but a headache on the sidewalks. → Read More
New state law offers more protection for domestic abuse and sexual assault victims
Starting July 1, they're are able to terminate their rental lease with certain requirements. → Read More