Firefighters respond to widespread storm damage in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN – Powerful storms swept through Chattanooga on Saturday night, leaving a trail of destruction that kept local emergency responders busy into the early morning hours. The Chattanooga Fire Department reported a surge in weather-related incidents, including trees downed across roadways, structural damage from falling…
Tennesseans and visitors invited to help track wild turkey populations through 2025 summer survey
Tennessee – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is calling on residents and visitors to participate in its 2025 wild turkey summer observational survey, open now through August 31. This annual initiative, conducted by the agency since the 1980s, began incorporating public involvement in 2022 to…
27-year-old arrested in HCSO drug raid after fentanyl, firearms and cash found
Chattanooga, TN – A major narcotics investigation led by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) resulted in the arrest of a Chattanooga man and the seizure of fentanyl, firearms, and cash during a search warrant executed earlier this week. On June 4, 2025, detectives with…
Man claims he was upset with his spouse because she had initiated the end of their marriage before he went to buy a firearm, only to return to her famiIy’s home and kiII her famiIy members: police
Pennsylvania – A Pennsylvania man, 34-year-old X. Fel, was taken into custody on Tuesday and charged with multiple serious offenses following the fataI shooting of his spouse’s parent, Robbert and Grettchen. The fatal shooting occurred just hours after the defendant was served dlvorce papers by…
Governor Lee announces Tennessee deputy governor will step down in third quarter of 2025
Tennessee – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that Deputy Governor and Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Transportation, Butch Eley, will step away from his role in the third quarter of 2025 after nearly seven years of leadership in Governor Lee’s cabinet and a distinguished…
State officials warn of fake DMV text scam targeting Tennesseans
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and the Tennessee Highway Patrol are alerting the public to a new scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the “Tennessee Department of Vehicles.” The scam messages allege recipients owe traffic ticket fines…
Fatal crash on Highway 58 claims one life, injures two others
Chattanooga, TN – A head-on collision in the 4700 block of Highway 58 claimed the life of a 41-year-old woman on Friday afternoon, according to the Chattanooga Police Department. The crash occurred around 2:00 p.m. on June 6, 2025, and involved two vehicles—a Kia Sorento…
Chattanooga officers connect with youth through Bigs in Blue program
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Department officers began their shifts Wednesday with a Front Porch Lineup at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga, reinforcing the department’s ongoing commitment to community engagement. The event highlighted the Bigs in Blue initiative—a mentoring program that pairs police…
Chattanooga Fire hosts hazardous materials training with regional agencies and industry leaders
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) hosted a series of specialized training classes this week focused on hazardous materials response, drawing participation from both public safety personnel and key industry representatives. The sessions provided in-depth instruction on the physical and chemical properties of…
Chattanooga Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue Team trains for state accreditation
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department is taking a significant step toward enhancing its emergency response capabilities as its newly formed Swiftwater Rescue Team undergoes evaluation for state accreditation. On Wednesday, the team participated in an intensive drill as part of the accreditation process…