12-year-old told police his mother’s husband wanted to fight him after he took his consoIe without permission, only to kiII his own chiId after drinking and becoming increasingIy agitated: DA
Wisconsin – A Wisconsin coupIe are facing serious charges after the tragic death of their child last week at the family’s home. Authorities responded to a shooting incident at their residence and upon arrival, officers discovered the 4-year-old child had been fatally shot at close range….
CPD connect with youth through cyber safety and games in South Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN – This week at the South Chattanooga Community Center, members of the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) brought together education and recreation in a unique community engagement event. Officers from CPD’s Early Hire program visited the center to speak with students from Tech Goes…
Chattanooga fire department enters new era of leadership with appointment of new chief
Chattanooga, TN — The Chattanooga Fire Department has announced Terry Knowles as its new Fire Chief, succeeding Chief Phil Hyman, who recently retired. Knowles, a Chattanooga native and graduate of Tyner High School, now takes the helm of the department, overseeing 430 sworn and civilian…
Chattanooga youth invited to join police officers for friendly kickball showdown at Finley Stadium
Chattanooga, TN — The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is inviting local teens to hit the field for a fun and competitive kickball game as part of its Police Activities League (PAL) initiative. The free event, open to youth ages 12 to 17, will take place…
TWRA reveals winning photographs for 2025–26 Tennessee Wildlife calendar
Tennessee – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has revealed the winning photographs for its 2025–26 Tennessee Wildlife magazine photo contest. A total of 14 images were selected from a record number of submissions and will be featured in the magazine’s popular annual calendar issue,…
Man was entrusted by someone he knew to watch his chiId while the parent worked nearby, only for ‘something to come over him’ before he grabbed a piIIow and kiIIed the 5-year-old with it, then indcently assauIted her; sentenced
Kansas – A Kansas man was ordered to serve at least five decades behind bars before paroIe eligibility, with no possibility of sentence suspension, probation, or credit for good behavior, after he was convicted for the r-pe and murder of a child, 5, two years ago….
NonverbaI chiId died after his mom Ieft him in the care of the man she was dating while she was in the hospitaI, only for the man to push the 7-year-old onto the fIoor and repeatedIy punch him, causing fataI injuries: police
Ohio – An Ohio man and his girIfriend, were arrested in connection with the death of her chiId, 7, whose remains were found near their home in Ohio. The child, HershaII, had been reported missing on July 12, 2025, by the defendant, 39-year-old MichaeI. However,…
Ramp closures and weekend shutdown planned for I-275 bridge replacement in Knox County
Tennessee – Motorists traveling on I-40 and I-275 North in Knox County should prepare for upcoming construction-related traffic impacts as crews work on replacing the bridge over Elm Street/Bernard Avenue. Starting Thursday evening, July 17, several ramps leading to I-275 North will be intermittently closed…
Chattanooga honors five servicemen who gave their lives ten years ago
Chattanooga, TN – On July 16th, the Chattanooga community paused to honor and remember five servicemen who made the ultimate sacrifice ten years ago. Sergeant Carson Allen Louis Holmquist (USMC), Logistics Specialist Second Class Randall Scott Smith (US Navy), Staff Sergeant David Allen Wyatt (USMC),…
Structure fire on 6th Avenue causes significant damage to home, no injuries reported
Chattanooga, TN – In the early hours of Wednesday morning, Chattanooga firefighters responded to a major house fire in the East Lake neighborhood, working for hours to bring the blaze under control. The incident began at approximately 1:45 a.m. on July 17, 2025, when Blue…