CPD officer recognized for quick actions leading to homicide suspect’s arrest
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Officer Mills demonstrated quick thinking and collaboration that led to the swift arrest of a homicide suspect following a stabbing incident in Charlie Sector. The call was dispatched, and while Officer Mills was working in another sector, he overheard the…
Tennessee Highway Patrol warns of flooding on Roberts Road and State Highway 33 in Hancock County
Tennessee – The Tennessee Highway Patrol is advising motorists to avoid Roberts Road and portions of State Highway 33 in Hancock County due to flooding from the Clinch River. The floodwaters have submerged parts of these roads, and with limited alternate routes, travelers are encouraged to…
Fire crews quickly extinguish fire at homeless encampment near Cherokee Boulevard, no injuries reported
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Department Green Shift companies responded quickly to a fire at a homeless encampment Sunday afternoon, February 16, 2025. At 3:28 PM, Hamilton County 911 received multiple calls from drivers on Highway 27 who reported seeing smoke and flames in the…
Mother finished second bottle of aIcohol after picking her children from daycare, then fell asleep and left them unattended for nearly two hours, only to find her baby unresponsive, later pronounced dead; charged
Oklahoma – An Oklahoma woman was taken into custody and later charged with multiple charges, including second-degree murder in connection with her newborn’s death. Prosecutors claim the defendant reportedly drank several bottles of alcohol and fell asleep while leaving her baby and his older sibling,…
Man, who had bipolar disorder, was told by his parent and family member that he had 1 month to leave the house when he became upset and started yelling at both women before shooting them both to death
Kansas – A Kansas man, 34-year-old L. Howard, was taken into custody in Missouri after fleeing Kansas last week and is now awaiting an extradition hearing. The responding officers took the man into custody after he reportedly told the store employee in Missouri that he…
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security welcomes newest graduates of State Trooper class
Chattanooga, TN – Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Matt Perry celebrated the newest graduating class of Tennessee State Troopers. The 18-week trooper cadet class, which exceeded Tennessee Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Commission requirements,…
TDOT awards contracts for rebuilding three East Tennessee bridges destroyed by Hurricane Helene with expedited timelines
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Transportation has awarded two Alternative Delivery contracts for the reconstruction of three East Tennessee bridges that were destroyed by Hurricane Helene in September. After successful negotiations on the Guaranteed Maximum Price, TDOT awarded a Progressive Design-Build contract to Kiewit…
City of Chattanooga begins construction of new Business Resource Center to support local entrepreneurs with up to $1.8 million in funding
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga has announced the start of construction on its new Business Resource Center, a key initiative supported by funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. With a total budget of $1.8 million, this center is set to become a…