Chattanooga officer donates $1000 award after rescuing family from burning apartment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Type "Eli Rogers" into your Facebook search bar and you will quickly see a viral video of him rescuing a family from a burning home. His heroic actions are why he was chosen for our anniversary special of Pay It Forward. Officer Rogers kindness continued after...
Multiple hazmat violations uncovered following ‘unexpected fireworks show’ on I-75
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) found multiple carrier and driver hazardous materials violations after a trailer caught fire while traveling on I-75 over the weekend, igniting the fireworks inside. The vehicle fire took place on the night of Saturday, June 6, on northbound I-75 near the Ooltewah Exit in Chattanooga,
E178 – Marcia Kling’s Morning Cup
Marcia Kling (aka Miss Marcia) helped raise many of today’s leaders with her shows on WTVC: Romper Room School and Funtime. In this episode, Marcia shares how faith has guided her through every major decision of her life, how she went from working in churches in Chattanooga and New York to children’s television host, a
Tackling parking concerns: Soddy Daisy Middle School expands after decades of planning
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. — A new school that is decades in the making is set to fix one problem that many students and parents face: parking. We spoke with leaders of the project about how this new campus will address that issue. This is a rendering of what the...
Law and Order June 8
Pursuit of Cyclist Ends in 4300 Block of Ringgold Road. The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 26-005183 – 1500 BLK Heather Street – Unconscious / Back EMS – The resident at the above address found an unresponsive woman in his back yard a few steps away from the hotel cut through to
The Kong Coupe: David Coker’s Traditional Model A Tribute to Hot Rod Legends
Hot rodders have a special ability to carry around an idea in their mind, visualizing the finished product long before the project starts. Scribbled sketches, relentless research, and swap meet scrounging is a process that takes years, if not decades. It becomes an obsession, and the idea of crossing the finish line is
Bradley County deputy named Tennessee School Resource Officer of the Year
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — A Bradley County deputy who spends his days helping keep students safe has earned one of the state's highest honors for school resource officers. The Tennessee School Resource Officers Association has named Deputy Tommy Kimsey its School Resource Officer of the Year. Kimsey serves as...
City announces closure of several Chattanooga roads for maintenance in June, early July
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The City of Chattanooga's Transportation Division is giving drivers a heads up about upcoming road closures for maintenance in June and July. Farmstead Drive between Hixson Pike and Little Sorrel Road will be closed from 8am-5pm from June 8th through 11th for asphalt restoration. Altamont Road...
Floodwaters trap a dozen cave explorers in Alabama; Chattanooga rescuers called to help
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. — Rescuers from the Chattanooga area were called to northeast Alabama after rising floodwaters trapped cave explorers in two separate caves. The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Rescue Service says its Cave, Cliff and Technical Rescue Unit was requested by Jackson County Emergency Management to assist w
Chattanooga man charged with setting a gas pump on fire before taking off early...
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Chattanooga man faces charges after police say he set a gas pump on fire then ran away early Sunday morning. According to an affidavit obtained by our newsroom, it happened just 2 in the morning at a QT gas station on Browns Ferry Road. The...
