Man who kiIIed his disabIed spouse while she was in a wheeIchair, then kiIIed her elderly reIative and seriousIy injured another famiIy member after an aItercation over who would cook the meaI that evening, is sentenced
Pennsylvania – A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to spend the rest of his Iife in prison after pIeading guiIty to two counts of criminaI homicide, one count of attempted criminaI homicide, aggravated assauIt, endangering the welfare of chiIdren, and possessing an instrument of crime in…
CPD officers surprise young student with birthday visit after dad deployed
Chattanooga, TN – Officers with the Chattanooga Police Department helped make a young boy’s birthday special after his father, a CPD officer, was unable to attend due to a military deployment. Hank, who recently turned four years old, celebrated his birthday with a surprise visit…
TWRA staff assist communities and maintain critical infrastructure during Winter Storm Fern
Tennessee – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) played a key role in supporting communities and maintaining critical infrastructure during Winter Storm Fern, deploying personnel and resources across multiple counties to ensure public safety. TWRA wildlife managers, officers, technicians, and radio crews collaborated with other…
Chattanooga-Hamilton County crews return home after storm recovery mission
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga-Hamilton County personnel assisting with storm recovery efforts in Hickman County have been released and are returning home, according to the Chattanooga Fire Department. The crews had been deployed to help with recovery operations following severe weather and were thanked by department…
Chattanooga-Hamilton County crews assist Hickman County after winter storm Fern
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga-Hamilton County emergency crews are assisting in Hickman County, Tennessee, as the area continues to recover from Winter Storm Fern. According to the Chattanooga Fire Department, crews have been working long hours clearing roads to improve accessibility while the community deals with…
Chattanooga Police Department opens applications for spring 2026 community police academy
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department has announced it is now accepting applications for its Spring 2026 Community Police Academy, a free program designed to give residents an inside look at local law enforcement operations and community policing efforts. Applications opened Monday, February 2,…
City of Chattanooga launches pilot community resource hub at East Lake Community Center
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga’s Department of Community Development is preparing to launch the pilot phase of the East Lake Community Center Resource Hub, a new initiative aimed at expanding coordinated, neighborhood-based services for residents. City officials announced that the East Lake Community…
CFD crews respond to residential fire on East 13th Street, no injuries reported
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Department crews responded Saturday morning to a residential structure fire in the 2000 block of East 13th Street. According to fire officials, the call was received at approximately 11 a.m. on January 31, 2026. Heavy smoke was visible when firefighters arrived…