Man who struck East Ridge Officer ‘Smiley’ just had his prison sentence doubled
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The man who seriously injured an East Ridge Police Officer during a high-speed chase just had the time he'll spend behind bars doubled -- to 20 years. The latest sentence for Ta'Bious Tezmon Wheat came this week in Hamilton County, where he pleaded guilty and got a 10-year prison sentence.
Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative Grows Pre-Apprenticeship by 80%
Nearly 80 professionals applied for 18 spots in the Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative’s pre-apprenticeship, reflecting interest in quantum technology training and prompting an expansion of the initial 10-person pilot program. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between emerging quantum technologies and practical busi
Law and Order June 25
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 26-004507- 5400 BLK Dupont Street- Stolen Vehicle recovery – Police recovered a stolen white Buick on Dupont Street. The vehicle was removed from NCIC and towed to ERPD impound for CID processing. Canvass revealed no suspect information; residen
Georgia DOT Suspends Interstate Lane Closures for July 4 Holiday Travel Period
The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is preparing for a busy Independence Day travel weekend by suspending most interstate lane closures across the state to help improve traffic flow and enhance safety for motorists. The suspension will begin at 6 a.m. on Friday, July 3, and continue through 6...
Tennessee increases private school voucher vendor contract by $356M
Tennessee lawmakers are giving a $356 million raise to the company handling the state’s two private school voucher programs, despite the vendor’s woes in two other states. The legislature’s Fiscal Review Committee approved the increase Wednesday, pushing the maximum contract amount for Student First Technologies, LLC t
Catoosa Co. school leaders consider property tax increase as residents urge other options
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. — Catoosa County school leaders are weighing a property tax increase that would raise the school system’s millage rate. But some residents say the school board should be looking for funding elsewhere. The Catoosa County Board of Education announced Thursday that it is considering a...
Chattanooga cyclists push back as TDOT plans Main Street repaving, removal of bike lane
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Plans to repave part of downtown Chattanooga and remove an existing bike lane on Main Street are drawing pushback from some cyclists who say the change could make the area less safe to navigate. The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s proposal focuses on Main Street between Broad...
Police close Highway 153 near Chickamauga Dam for about 90 minutes Friday morning
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — We're working to learn more about an incident that caused police to shut down Highway 153 for about a half hour early Friday morning. Officers closed the southbound lane at about 4:30 a.m. Right now, it's not clear what prompted the closure. We've reached out to...
Goodwill Opens Store and Adds Jobs
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – A former grocery store in Southeast Cleveland has been given new life as Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area officially opened its newest location Thursday. The new store, located at 2010 Broomfield Road SE in the former Fresh ‘N Low building, includes a Goodwill...
Collegedale Airport’s “Wings And Wheels” Event Supports Local Homeless Outreach
Organizers of the highly anticipated “Wings & Wheels” event at the Collegedale Municipal Airport are excited to invite the public on Friday, June 26th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Hosted in partnership with Stroll The Hamptons, Ooltewah, the family-friendly community event will take place at Collegedale Airport...
