Reader roundup: These are the 9 most-viewed NewsChannel 9 web stories of 2025
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — From breaking news to public safety scares and stories that traveled far beyond our viewing area, these were the nine stories NewsChannel 9 viewers clicked on the most this year. It is worth noting that popularity is not the same as importance. Much like Time magazine’s...
Wrestling Heads to the Southern Scuffle
COLLEGE PARK, MD – Maryland wrestling (4–1) will open the New Year by heading south to Chattanooga, Tennessee, to compete in the Southern Scuffle, hosted by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Registered Wrestlers:. 125: Abram Cline. 133: #10 Braxton Brown,. 141: Dario Lemus, Ryan Kennedy. 149: Carter...
Hundreds dive into the Tennessee River for 10th Annual Polar Plunge, sparking suicide prevention...
FLORENCE, Ala. — Hundreds of residents braved the cold waters of the Tennessee River on Wednesday for the 10th annual Polar Bear Plunge at McFarland Park, raising awareness for suicide prevention. Event founder Josh Miles said the community gathering provides a crucial space to openly discuss suicide, a topic...
Jeremy Loper Joins WSKZ For Mornings
With the end of John Boy & Billy’s syndicated morning show, Cumulus Media Classic Rock “KZ 106” WSKZ Chattanooga is launching a local morning show with Jeremey Loper. Loper most recently hosted mornings at iHeartMedia Classic Rock “105.9 The Rock” WNRQ Nashville for a few months in 2024. That was preceded by a decade...
Countdown to Fun at the Creative Discovery Museum
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Families packed the Creative Discovery Museum to celebrate the new year a little earlier than usual during the annual New Year’s at Noon event. The family-friendly tradition has been part of the museum for 30 years, giving children a chance to celebrate without staying up until midnight.
Law and Order Jan. 2
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 25-013408 – 5700 BLK Roper Street- Burglary – Police spoke with the complainant who reported a burglary at his apartment on 12/30, around 1700 hours. He stated that several items were stolen, including a baby bottle containing money, four...
New year, new goals: Chattanooga gym shares tips to stick with fitness resolutions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A new year often brings fresh motivation to get active, and local fitness experts say the key to making those resolutions last is consistency and planning beyond January. On Friday, we visited Crunch Fitness at Hamilton Place, where General Manager Rylan talked about why regular physical...
Valerie Health Plans Chattanooga, Tennessee, Operations
AI-powered healthcare technology company Valerie Health plans to establish regional operations in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The project is expected to create more than 200 jobs over the next three years. “We’re thrilled to invest in Chattanooga’s vibrant talent pool and contribute to the city’s growing healthcare...
DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR: JANUARY 01, 2026, AND JANUARY 02, 2026.
**All suspects arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.**. CHARGES: DUI-Driving Under the Influence of Multiple Substances;. Open Container Violation Beer/Ale/Porter/Stout/Other Similar Beverages;. TOTAL CHARGES: 3. NAME: JOSE MARIE VILLA. AGE: 43. CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: CLEVELAND, TN....
Mocs Reach New Heights in Classroom
The Chattanooga Mocs set another athletics department record for the cumulative GPA with a sterling 3.443 on the books for the Fall 2025 term. TEN of the 15 programs completed it at 3.50 or better as 14 eclipsed the 3.0 mark. It's the second straight semester setting a new department...

















