McKamey Animal Center says it’s nearly 220% over capacity, waives adoption fees
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — McKamey Animal Center says it is running far beyond capacity and urgently needs the public’s help. The Chattanooga shelter says it currently has more than 600 animals in care inside a building designed to humanely hold about 275. Shelter leaders say more animals continue arriving...
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
WALKER COUNTY — Walker County and Catoosa County are going head to head for blood in this year’s Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. According to the Walker County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Thursday, June 25, 2026 individuals can donate blood.
Chattanooga to close Wilson Road Bridge over Chattanooga Creek for safety repairs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Drivers who use the Wilson Road Bridge over Chattanooga Creek will soon have to find another route as Chattanooga officials move to close the aging span after a state inspection found structural problems. The City of Chattanooga Department of Public Works announced the temporary closure of...
Law and Order May 28
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 26-004876-3600 BLK Ringgold Road- Property – Police were advised by management that someone had thrown away feeding tubes in their dumpster. Police spoke with management and advised they could take the discarded medical waste to the hospital to
EPB says they’re prepared for coming storms
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — As storms are expected to continue this week, power outages could still happen. EPB says they’re prepared for anything that comes. With the ground saturated with water, trees could easily fall and disrupt power lines. EPB has crews on standby ready to make repairs.
Mayor Wamp cites hotel, motel link in overdoses as Hamilton County tracks overall drop
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp is providing more insight on data in the most recent Hamilton Counted report for 2025. The report highlights falling crime rates and fewer drug overdose deaths. However, there is one drug that actually saw an increase in use. Cocaine-related overdose deaths...
Wanted Georgia man apprehended in Allen County after vehicle pursuit
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A wanted Georgia man is behind bars after allegedly fleeing police in Scottsville. According to a uniform citation, the Allen County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle pull off of the shoulder on Franklin Road. During this time, deputies say they learned through dispatch the driver,...
Storm damage forces partial closure of Imagination Station Playground in Collegedale
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. — Storm damage has forced the partial closure of the Imagination Station in Collegedale after part of a stream embankment collapsed near the playground. Collegedale Public Works says the city identified the issue on Thursday following recent storm activity in the area. The department says the embankm
Parents of late Chattanooga EMT launch nonprofit to help first responders who face trauma
Gary and Karlin Sewell say their son loved helping people. Now, after his death, they hope his story helps other first responders struggling with trauma and mental health. Their son, Zachary “Zac” Sewell, worked as an advanced EMT for about a decade before recently dying by suicide. “He...
Chattanooga-to-McMinnville Smuggling Route Exposed After Suspect Caught with Large Amount of Meth and Fentanyl
WARREN COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Illicit substance trafficking into the central region of the Volunteer State continues to surge from external territories. A recent contraband bust within Warren County culminated in a suspect's apprehension, marking the second such capture this week alone. Local sheriff deputies assi
