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Heather Waliga

Heather Waliga

Morning Anchor at WBIR-TV

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Recent Articles

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Sevierville teen seeking Eagle Scout rank turns personal pain into purpose

Arrianne Witt, 17, transformed a once-empty prayer room at Sacred Ground Hospice House as part of her Eagle Scout project.
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'This could happen to you' | Former WBIR Anchor Abby Ham, experts w...

Abby Ham's experience highlights the growing threat and personal impact of sexually explicit deepfake technology, as victims struggle for online protection.
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Experts say scammers exploit Gen Z's online activity, making them m...

According to data from the Federal Trade Commission, in the first two quarters of 2025 Tennessee Gen Zers have already lost over a million dollars.
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'I want something good to come his way' | Paralyzed Powell teen ret...

A Knoxville business owner teamed up with a local charity and several contractors to install a custom elevator inside Conner Hurst's home.
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Knoxville teens gain confidence, job skills through pizza mentorship

Teens in Knoxville gain confidence and job skills through pizza mentorship. Quan Evans leads the way at Hard Knox Pizza, inspiring future paths.
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'AI nailed it' | Knoxville doctor using AI technology to help detec...

The software analyzes mammograms to identify subtle patterns in the tissue helping doctors find suspicious areas that might be missed by the naked eye.
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'That was someone that you never thought would take their own life'...

On average, police officers are exposed to 800 traumatic events during their careers, according to American Public University.
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'How does a healthy 16-year-old boy have a stroke?' | Powell teen s...

Conner Hurst was asleep in his room when he started having a seizure. He spent the next two months in the ICU.
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From Classroom to Campus: How Principal Lewis is shaping Career Mag...

As part of our 'Back to School' series this week, Anchor Heather Waliga went behind-the-scenes to learn firsthand what it takes to be a principal in Knox County.
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Powell family advocates for more testing in newborn screenings afte...

Mabry Kate died from a rare neurological condition called Krabbe disease at 10 months old. Her brother Owen was also diagnosed with the condition.
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PCOS is a significant health problem. Here's why doctors say many w...

"I was so ashamed that I had this, and the only thing my doctor told me was you need to lose weight, and we're gonna put you on birth control."