August has been full of shooting ‘hoaxes’ at U.S. universities.
In this disturbing trend, these calls are frequently placed using technologies that help mask the caller’s identity, making them difficult to trace. The FBI is coordinating with state and local partners to help investigate these incidents. ▶ LISTEN TO ORLANDO’S MORNING NEWS EXPRESS PODCAST ON WDBO READ: Villanova...
“Fake Fall” continues for a few more days
High temperatures this week trend below average: Highs upper 70s/low 80s, Lows 50s/low 60s. Areas outside out of the city may even dip down into the upper 40s Tuesday through Thursday morning. Tuesday could begin with clouds then sunny through the afternoon. The clearer sky Tuesday Night should allow for...
FBI warns of rising swatting incidents after ‘false alarms’ in Chattanooga and beyond
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Recent threats of violence at colleges and businesses in Tennessee have put law enforcement on high alert. The FBI says false calls are not only costly to law enforcement, but also to the mental health of those directly affected by them. Just last week, UTC received...
Mother charged after deputies say she hit her daughter with car in CGLA parking...
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A mother is facing charges for hitting her daughter with her car in the parking lot of Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy (CGLA), according to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. HCSO says the incident happened last Tuesday. According to school staff, the student arrived at the...
Arrest in Ringgold goes viral as man at center of protest enters ICE custody
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- An arrest in Ringgold of an undocumented immigrant and an activist has gone viral. Elizabeth Haley says she was with her friend Jade Michalski last Monday when they noticed a man being arrested on Depot Street. That led to a chaotic scene where the Georgia State Patrol...
Chattanooga Gas Prices Rise Nearly Six Cents A Gallon Over The Past Week
Average gasoline prices in Chattanooga have risen 5.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.66/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 170 stations in Chattanooga. Prices in Chattanooga are 7.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 8.5 cents per gallon lower than a year...
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend With The Chattanooga Market’s Fall Food Truck Rally
This Labor Day weekend there will be plenty to do and time to do it all. At the Chattanooga Market, the Fall food Truck Rally is expected to bring thousands of hungry visitors looking for the city's tastiest foods. There's something for everyone's palate: Thai, Tacos, Pizza, Cajun, Wings, Hot Dogs, Ice Cream, Donuts...
Chattanooga firefighters quickly contained church fire on Beulah Avenue
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Department crews responded to a church fire at 5519 Beulah Avenue on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, after 911 received reports of smoke and flames coming from the structure. The call came in at 8:22 p.m., and Engine 14 was the first unit to arrive...
After Hundreds Of Rave Reviews, The Playlist Is Just Getting Started
The Playlist in downtown Chattanooga has quickly made a name for itself—not just as a restaurant, but as an experience. Since opening in late 2024, it’s earned hundreds of five-star reviews and built a loyal following for its unique blend of immersive entertainment and family-friendly dining. Located across...
Teamwork by Chattanooga police ensures safe return to road for stranded motorist
Chattanooga Police tested their roadside assistance skills in the early hours of Friday morning when assisting a stranded driver. A CPD Watch Commander started helping out at 1:30 A.M. Soon enough, Sergeants Horton, Bramlett, and Officer Ziegler rolled up their sleeves to join in. The driver was able to make...
