Chattanooga firefighters rescue 88-year-old man after 50-foot fall on Missionary Ridge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga firefighters saved an 88-year-old man Wednesday night who fell about 50 feet down a steep embankment on Missionary Ridge. CFD says a crew was dispatched at 8:19 p.m. to a call on North Crest Road. Firefighters found the elderly man at the bottom of the...
Injured police K-9 flown for emergency veterinary care in historic mission
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — When a police dog needed emergency care and quickly, an air medical ambulance company stepped in for a flight that would be a first for the company. Luca is a Belgian Malinois and a full patrol K-9 with the Criminal Investigation Division at the Clay County Sheriff’s Department in North Carolina.
Chattanooga area gets C for air quality in new report as millions breathe unhealthy...
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — On Earth Day, a new report is putting Chattanooga’s air into focus. The American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” 2026 report shows mixed results for the Chattanooga-Cleveland-Dalton metro area, with some improvements and some setbacks. (Read the full report below). Close...
Georgia man arrested on drug charges in Dunlap
DUNLAP, Tenn. — A man from Georgia has been arrested in Dunlap on drug charges. The Dunlap Police Department (DPD) says in the early morning hours of April 20, 2026, they responded to a residence on Old Union Road regarding unwanted intoxicated persons. Once officers arrived, they made contact...
A Century Of Serving Children And The Community: The Bethlehem Center
The Bethlehem Center has been serving the community of St. Elmo and Alton Park for more than a century. Director of Community Impact, Lillian Moore, said the ministry was originally started in 1920. That’s when a group of United Methodist women came together seeking to impact the lives of people in need.
TOSHA plans fines after chemical exposure at M&M Mars plant in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) confirmed to us Wednesday that they plan to fine a plant in Cleveland. 6 of those people needed medical attention at a nearby hospital. TOSHA says their inspection found a penalty of more than $11,000 was assessed. However,...
USPS truck catches fire in Chattanooga Tuesday: Some letter mail destroyed, no injuries
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — No one was injured when a postal delivery vehicle caught fire near Brainerd Road in Chattanooga Tuesday, but USPS says some letter mail was destroyed in the flames. USPS says the mail carrier was not hurt and had completed most of the route for the day...
Rossville couple faces charges after dog found dead in backyard
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — A quiet backyard in Rossville ultimately led to a disturbing discovery. A Georgia Department of Family and Children’s Services case manager noticed something was off. The dog she used to hear barking during visits had gone silent. That observation sparked an investigation that now...
Chattanooga to close recycling centers on Mondays starting May 4th
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — If you use Chattanooga’s recycling centers, a schedule change is coming. Starting May 4th, all city recycle and refuse centers will be closed on Mondays. The City of Chattanooga says the change will give crews time to handle maintenance and make improvements at the sites.
Nashville home to four of the worst interstate truck bottlenecks in the U.S. Here’s...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Nashville is home to some of the worst interstate bottlenecks in the U.S., according to a recent report. The American Transportation Research Institute released a report this week saying that Tennessee has eight out of the 100 worst truck bottlenecks on U.S. interstates, and half of them are in Nashville.
