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…
2-month-old died after his mom went to buy more aIcohoIic beverages even after drinking severaI, only to then take one of her babies from where their father Ieft them and faII asIeep, Ieaving the other in unsafe conditions that Ied to his death: DA
Oklahoma – A Oklahoma woman was taken into custody last week and charged with second-degree murder following the death of her 2-month-old son, R. KeIson. The incident occurred last year, but charges were formaIIy fiIed after a thorough investigation by Oklahoma authorities. According to the…
Elderly woman told poIice she didn’t use the toiIet in at least a year and was Ieft to Iie in her own waste after her famiIy member cIaimed she chose to Iive in those conditions and often ignored her cries because they interfered with her onIine work: DA
Wisconsin – A Wisconsin woman, 40-year-old EIizabeth, was sentenced last week following her no-contest plea to intentionally subjecting an individual at risk to abuse and improper animaI sheIter sanitation. The defendant received a prison term of one year, followed by nine months in jail for…
Tennessee releases updated dashboard tracking student achievement and employment outcomes
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration’s Office of Evidence and Impact (OEI) has unveiled an updated dashboard designed to provide enhanced insights into the educational achievement and employment outcomes of Tennessee students. The Education to Employment dashboard aggregates student outcome data alongside…
Chattanooga firefighters quickly extinguish house fire in East Lake neighborhood, no injuries reported
Chattanooga, TN – On Tuesday afternoon, Chattanooga firefighters responded swiftly to a house fire in the East Lake neighborhood. At 2:51 p.m. on July 15, 2025, Red Shift units were dispatched to a residence on the 1900 block of East 25th Street Place. Firefighters spotted…
Chattanooga police seek public assistance in investigation of July 12 shooting at Tyner Recreation Complex
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department is requesting help from the community following a shooting that occurred on July 12 at the Tyner Recreation Complex, located in the 6800 block of Ty Hi Drive. Authorities urge anyone who was present at the event or…
Tennessee awards over $22 million in grants to support local parks and outdoor recreation projects
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Office of Outdoor Recreation has announced $22,059,191 in grant funding for 31 communities across the state. The funds come through three programs: the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF), the Tennessee Recreation Initiative Program (TRIP), and…