Chattanooga Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue Team trains for state accreditation
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department is taking a significant step toward enhancing its emergency response capabilities as its newly formed Swiftwater Rescue Team undergoes evaluation for state accreditation. On Wednesday, the team participated in an intensive drill as part of the accreditation process...
Suspect taken into custody after multi-agency pursuit ends at federal facility in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN – A high-speed pursuit involving the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and the Chattanooga Police Department ended Thursday afternoon with the arrest of a suspect who fled into a restricted federal property. The incident began around 1:35 p.m. on June 5, 2025, when Chattanooga police officers were...
‘Heroic Seven:’ D.A. praises boys who testified against the teacher who molested them
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — UPDATE:. Former Hamilton County first grade teacher Duane Sanders molested several of his students inside his classroom, a Hamilton County jury decided Thursday, after 10 hours of deliberation. The jury found Duane Sanders guilty on all 15 of his charges:. 7 counts of aggravated sexual...
The best, worst, wildest U.S. soccer kits outside MLS, NWSL
Without leaguewide kit deals, U.S. soccer's lower-league clubs are making their mark with eye-catching shirts.
Youth United: A new program empowering young leaders
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Diamond had the opportunity to visit United Way and learn about their exciting new initiative: Youth United—a program designed to empower the next generation of changemakers. Youth United is more than just a youth program—it’s a leadership and service initiative that gives high school students...
Weather Alert continues for Friday and Saturday, especially afternoon/evening hours
We continue to keep Friday and Saturday as Weather Alert days due to the potential for strong to severe storms. -Timing each day favors the later afternoon and evening hours. On Friday approximately from 5pmET-11pmET NW to SE locally. -Main threat being damaging wind and possibly some hail. The tornado...
ERPD Arrests June 2-4
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from June 2-4. 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.
GBI investigates shooting involving Dalton Police, death of suspect
On Tuesday, the Dalton Police Department’s Drug Unit were performing an undercover narcotics investigation at the Whitfield-Murray County line.
Chase ends in arrest after suspect breaches fence at Chattanooga Navy Support Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A wanted man led law enforcement in Chattanooga on a high-speed chase and jumped the fence at the Naval Operational Support Center before officers caught up with him Thursday afternoon. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says they joined Chattanooga Police in the pursuit of a suspect...
Tennessee family receiving $100K settlement over state’s school threat law
A Chattanooga school has agreed to pay the family of a student charged with a felony under Tennessee's threats of mass violence law $100,000, which is likely the first successful lawsuit over the legislation in the state.
