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Knoxville News from WBIR

Stay informed with local news and weather

by Tegna Inc.

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Quick verdict

What it is
The app provides latest news, weather, and live video newscasts from Knoxville area.
Best for
  • someone who wants to stay up-to-date with local news
At a glance
  • Free to download

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Key functions

Function Availability Access Scope Evidence
Free app Yes Free Store published
Live streaming Yes Free From listing
Screen casting Yes Free From listing
Weather alerts Yes Free From listing

Screens

App Store

18 store screenshots

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Pricing & paywalls

App Store

Shown for US

  • Free

Ratings & reviews

App Store

Shown for US

4.8 26461 ratings · App Store

  1. 5/5Useless for weather

    I thought this app was new and improved until last Wed. night when we had a terrible storm in P.Forge. There was NOTHING on here about it storming, no warnings, nothing!!! We lost power and I tried to see if we were under any tornado warnings, wind alerts, etc and again Nothing!! I am very disappointed in this app and can’t depend on it when I need it the most. I since downloaded the app My Radar, which is wonderful for those those that feel the same way.

    MtnGal1 · 30 Aug 2026

  2. 3/5WBIR App has gone downhill

    WBIR has always been my go to news source here in Knoxville, they are truly straight from the heart and honest. I don’t spend much time in front of the TV anymore so I relay on news apps to get my news these days. WBIRs notifications have always kept me informed and up to date. But unfortunately that’s where the apps usefulness stop. For the past year of so I’ve constantly been upset by the fact when I click on breaking news I’m taken to a page with the story but then the video doesn’t pertain to the headline, I end up watching a full minute of adds just to see that it’s the wrong video. The amount of adds also bug me, I can never tell what is fact or sponsored. The last thing that’s bothered me with the new app layout is I can’t narrow down news story tops anymore. The bottom buttons are your only options and you can’t drill down to local or world etc. All this to say...I’m keeping the app on my phone as a second source of local news but for quick notifications I’m having to go to WATE.

    Awestbro · 30 Aug 2026

  3. 1/5App is horrible and misleading- just advertising

    This app is just a platform for the creator to generate ad revenue. The content and notices are ‘interestingly’ the same with different wording as the alerts/notices as their news competitor here in Knoxville. Also, they will constantly tell you that your app needs updating even though you are on the latest version. I am uninstalling. The last straw was tonight where their main photo of a breaking news story about a crash on the interstate was a picture of a different road covered with snow when we haven’t had decent snow in the last 10 months. They need to at the least try harder and actually give you a real picture of the news supposedly being covered. Save yourself some frustration and go elsewhere for news alerts.

    Jeff in Knoxville · 30 Aug 2026

  4. 1/5Worse news app

    WBIR should look at their advertising. Who has time to watch at 30 second commercial when trying to get news. It’s one thing to have advertising but every new video for 30 seconds. And not only that, many times the advertisements are on loop and don’t get to the news. These developers must do some research. I feel like this app is “good enough” to release. As a news outlet you should strive to be the best at providing factual news, in a timely manner. For the writers, y’all need some writing classes as well. Being this is a professional news service, you should not have someone like me (no journalism background) who can put out info without grammatical errors and better news. I’m deleting this app in search of a different local news app.

    JJ Westher · 30 Aug 2026

  5. 5/5Good Idea...Not The Best Execution

    This App still needs improvement. There’s great content, but the look of it is busy and difficult to navigate. It seems crammed. And the ads are then crammed in around all the content. Annoying adds which pop up at the bottom must go. Can’t we work them neatly into the main page so they almost flow with the rest of the content? With a little more thought from the developers, this can be a great app. So much potential.

    Night Lion · 30 Aug 2026

Privacy & accessibility

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Privacy

  • Data Linked to You — App Functionality — Contact Info — Email Address Developer declared
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Versions

App Store

  • 45.21.1

    You can now cast videos directly to your TV or streaming device, so you can enjoy newscasts and other videos on your biggest screen. Make sure to allow the app to connect to devices on your local network to enable casting.

  • 45.30.3

    Bug Fixes and Improvements.

  • 46.0.2

    Bug Fixes and Improvements.

  • 46.1.1

    Bug Fixes and Improvements.

  • 46.2.1

    Bug Fixes and Improvements.

  • 46.3.1

    Bug Fixes and Improvements.

  • 46.4.1

    Bug Fixes and Improvements.

  • 46.5.1

    Bug Fixes and Improvements.

  • 46.5.2

    Bug Fixes and Improvements.

  • 50.10.4

    Bug Fixes and app improvements

  • 50.10.6

    Bug Fixes and app improvements

  • 50.10.7

    Bug Fixes and app improvements

  • 50.11.1

    Bug Fixes and app improvements

  • 50.12.0

    Bug fixes and improvements

  • 50.13.0

    Bug fixes and improvements

  • 50.14.0

    Bug fixes and improvements

  • 50.15.4

    Bug fixes and improvements

  • 50.16.0

    Bug fixes and improvements

  • 50.17.3

    Bug fixes and improvements

  • 50.18.4 · 28 Jul 2026

    Bug fixes and improvements

  • 50.19.0

    update

  • 50.20.2

    Bug fixes and improvements

  • 50.21.1

    bug fixes

  • 50.21.3

    bug fixes

  • 50.23.1 · 25 Aug 2026

    Bug Fixes

  • 50.7.5

    Bug Fixes and Improvements.

  • 50.8.2

    Bug Fixes and app improvements

  • 50.8.3

    Bug Fixes and app improvements

  • 50.8.8

    Bug Fixes and app improvements

  • 50.9.1

    Bug Fixes and app improvements

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Last verified
30 Aug 2026
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