1-year-old dies after his mom chose to Ieave the baby and his sibIing aIone even after staff said they could stay inside the buiIding, not knowing how Iong the visit would take, only to return hours Iater and find him unresponsive: police
California – A California woman was arrested last week after police say she left her chiId, AmiIIio, 1, and his 2-year-old sibIing aIone in a parked vehicIe outside a fascility while she went inside for a Iip fiIIer procedure. She has been charged with invoIuntary…
Mayor Kelly to hold open office hours with Chattanooga residents on July 31
Chattanooga, TN — Mayor Tim Kelly will host open office hours with constituents on Wednesday, July 31, offering residents a chance to meet one-on-one and speak directly with the mayor at City Hall. “Our residents are the best source of insight we have,” Kelly said….
Chattanooga Police highlight motorcycle safety on National Motorcycle Day
Chattanooga, TN — The Chattanooga Police Department joined agencies across the country in recognizing National Motorcycle Day on Friday, using the occasion to emphasize safety for riders and motorists alike. “Happy National Motorcycle Day from the best-looking motor unit around,” the department wrote in a…
Road closure planned on Cummings Highway in Marion County for drainpipe replacement
Tennessee – Drivers traveling on SR 2, also known as Cummings Highway, should prepare for a temporary road closure on Monday, July 14, 2025. Tennessee Department of Transportation maintenance crews will close the highway between Raccoon Mountain Road and Holder Lane from 6:00 a.m. to…
Firefighters contain Lookout Mountain woods fire sparked by downed power line
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga firefighters quickly responded to and extinguished a woods fire on Lookout Mountain Friday morning, July 11, after a tree fell onto a power line near the intersection of South Scenic Highway and Linear Lane. The call came in at 10:42 a.m….
Chattanooga police bomb squad and K-9 unit lead joint explosives training with UTC officers
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department’s Bomb Squad and K-9 Unit partnered with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) Police Department to conduct an explosives awareness and response training session. The training focused on helping officers recognize and safely respond to explosive threats….
Chattanooga Fire Department announces multiple promotions across ranks
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department celebrated a significant week of career advancements as several firefighters were promoted to higher ranks, taking on new responsibilities within the department. David Ruffin from Engine 5 Blue Shift, Martha Mulvaney of Squad 19 Blue Shift, Fire Inspector…
TDSHS to close Dickson Driver Services Center July 16 for remodel with temporary site and alternatives available
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDSHS) announced that the Dickson Driver Services Center, located at 114 West Christi Drive, will close on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, for a scheduled remodel. While the Dickson center is closed, residents can visit nearby…