Chattanooga TN

Cumulus Media’s KZ106 (WSKZ) in Chattanooga has found its successor to The John Boy and Billy Big Show. Veteran Rock talent Jeremy Loper will take over mornings beginning January 12 with the debut of The Loper Show, airing weekdays on the heritage station. Loper most recently hosted mornings at...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Flu activity is rising this winter, with local hospitals reporting higher-than-normal infection rates. The Erlanger Center for Infectious Disease says influenza A, including H1N1, is spreading rapidly, and the facility has exceeded a 10% positivity threshold. Symptoms of the flu can...

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The proposal to conduct a land deed swap between two Hamilton County parks has been pulled. Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp’s proposal was to open up over 500 acres at Enterprise South Nature Park to potential future development in order to preserve over 1,300 acres at McDonald Farm.

**All suspects arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.**. CHARGES: Driving while License Suspended or Revoked;. Removing / Affixing Tag with Intent to Conceal Identity of Vehicle;. TOTAL CHARGES: 4. NAME: ANGELA CHRISTINE SMITH. AGE: 53. CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: TRENTON, GA. DATE:...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — As the new year begins, a foster care agency serving our viewing area is asking families to consider opening their homes to children in need. Youth Villages, a nonprofit that works with children and young people facing emotional, mental and behavioral challenges, says their greatest need right now...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A program that has trained nurses for Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley for decades is stepping into a larger role. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has officially launched the College of Nursing, elevating one of the university’s longest standing academic programs to full college...

This week our search for the best tacos in Chatt town brought us to El Matador Mexican Restaurant. This place is a mid-sized Mexican Restaurant with a huge menu featuring all the usual suspects in a friendly and quiet atmosphere located off Lafayette Road in Fort Oglethorpe. It’s one of...

COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. — In the middle of an unimaginable tragedy, three women in Collegedale stepped forward and did everything they could to save a life. The Collegedale Police Department recently honored those women for their bravery during a heartbreaking emergency that unfolded last summer and led to the death of an...

EAST RIDGE, Tn — An East Ridge woman is now facing arson charges after the East Ridge Fire Department says they found smoke coming from inside her apartment Sunday night. Upon arriving at the scene first responders say the woman identified as Lisa shirley refused to let them enter her apartment.

Insurance can feel like a big puzzle, but Dale Hughey with Patriot Insurance is here to make it simple. He shares how their team lends a hand when life throws the unexpected our way — and why having someone you trust matters most.