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…
TEMA’s hazardous materials course briefly disrupted by animal appearance
Tennessee – A recent hazardous materials training course hosted in Rutherford County took an unexpected turn when an uninvited animal made an appearance, adding an unusual twist to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency’s (TEMA) ongoing preparedness efforts. According to a statement from TEMA, the incident…
Suspect taken into custody after multi-agency pursuit ends at federal facility in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN – A high-speed pursuit involving the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and the Chattanooga Police Department ended Thursday afternoon with the arrest of a suspect who fled into a restricted federal property. The incident began around 1:35 p.m. on June 5, 2025, when Chattanooga…
5-year-old and her sibIings were kiIIed after their mother allowed a visit as part of a visitation agreement with her former husband, only for the man to place pIastic coverings over their heads and kiII them: police
Washington – Authorities in Washington state are conducting an intensive manhunt for parent who is suspected of kiIIing his chiIdren during a scheduIed visitation. The victims, later identified as 9-year-old Paytin, 8-year-old EveIyn and 5-year-old OIivia were found dead on Monday, days after their mother reported…
Woman and her famiIy members were kiIIed by her spouse after she told the eIderIy man to Ieave the home, which he had owned for 27 years and transferred to her name two years ago: police
Indiana – An Indiana man was arrested and charged with three counts of murder and one count of atempted murder after allegedly shooting his partner and the woman’s mother three family members in their home. The incident occurred following a domestic dispute, and the 77-year-old…
Fire Academy 2025 cadets endure long days of live burns as training intensifies
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department’s Fire Academy 2025 is progressing steadily, with cadets diving deep into essential hands-on training this week. According to a department update shared on social media, the recruits are currently undertaking long, physically demanding days focused on live burn…