Hixson hero: 11-year-old calls 911 to report kitchen fire, keeps family safe
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — An 11-year-old Hixson child’s quick thinking helped prevent a serious disaster at a home in Hamilton County on Monday. The child frantically called 911 to report that an air fryer had caught fire in the kitchen, according to the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland...
Leete and Campos Advance to Semifinals at Southern Scuffle, Five AU Wrestlers Move on...
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Both Maximilian Leete and Caleb Campos went 3-0 on day one of the Southern Scuffle to advance to the semifinals on the second and final day on Sunday, while JJ Peace, Raymond Lopez, and Emmanuel Ulrich qualified for day two through the consolation bracket. Leete led the impressive showing for AU...
2 men charged after police say they found multiple guns, drugs in a Chattanooga...
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Two men face charges after reports of gunfire at a Chattanooga apartment Friday night led to police to find multiple guns hidden in a washing machine. An affidavit we obtained says two callers reported active gunfire on Gillespie Road just before 9pm Friday night. Chattanooga police officers were...
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
Dr. Mina Sartipi Named Interim Vice Chancellor for Research at UTC. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chancellor Lori Mann Bruce announced in late December the appointment of Dr. Mina Sartipi as interim Vice Chancellor for Research, effective January 2026. Mobility innovators across Tennessee and the region may...
Six Nittany Lion Wrestlers Win Titles at Southern Scuffle and Kauffman Open
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Thirteen members of the Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team took part in the 2026 Southern Scuffle at Chattanooga on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 3-4, and three other Nittany Lions competed at the Bobby Kauffman Open at Edinboro on Sunday. Six Penn Staters won individual titles. All rankings...
A warmer than average week ahead
A nice day ahead for Monday with partly then mostly sunny skies and afternoon highs in the low/md 60s (50s mountains). Same temperatures for Tuesday but along with more clouds. A slight spotty shower chance during the afternoon and evening but otherwise dry. Even warmer by Wednesday with more clouds...
Braxton Brown, Branson John excel for Maryland at Southern Scuffle
Photo courtesy of Rose Fernandes/Maryland Athletics. Maryland’s trip to the 2026 Southern Scuffle in Chattanooga was headlined by No. 11 Braxton Brown’s run to the 133-pound final and a breakout showing from sophomore 197-pounder Branson John, who reached the semifinals before falling and battling on the back side.
Man faces over 10 charges after throwing trash cans, Chattanooga police say
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A man is behind bars and facing 13 charges after police say he threw trash cans into the road and hurled garbage at cars in Chattanooga Saturday evening. An arrest report we obtained says officers were called to the intersection of East 6th Street and Market...
Chattanooga zoo welcomes special guests from Disney Animation’s Frozen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – As the New Year begins, the Asian Lantern Festival is coming to a close at the Chattanooga Zoo, giving families one last chance to experience the glowing celebration. For the final two nights of the festival, January 16 and 17, the zoo will welcome two...
ERPD Arrests Dec. 30-Jan. 3
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Dec. 26-29. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
