Hawk snatches Yorkie at doggie daycare in Tennessee; business now taking protective steps
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WTVC) — A doggie daycare in Tennessee is taking protective steps after it experienced a "freak occurrence" when a hawk "swooped down and picked up a 3-pound Yorkie" recently. A June 1st Facebook post from the business says, "Please know that we are all devastated." The post...
School board chair criticizes Hamilton County commission’s ‘impromptu’ budget meeting
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — The chairman of Hamilton County's School Board says he feels disrespected by what he calls a lack of transparency from the Hamilton County Commission. That's after the commission chairman called for an additional meeting about the school district's budget. The Hamilton County Schools...
State rests after parents, victims share toll of abuse from former Chattanooga teacher
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The prosecution in the trial of a former teacher in Chattanooga charged with committing crimes against several children while in class has now rested. That came after more parents and experts testified Monday in the trial of former Chattanooga teacher Duane Sanders, who faces 19 criminal counts...
Chattanooga seeks public input for the future of recreation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Public input is essential as the City of Chattanooga looks to shape the next generation of parks, programs, and recreational spaces. City leaders are inviting residents to share their ideas to help create a 20-year plan that reflects the community’s needs and dreams. Jayne...
Chattanooga Public Works taking applications for Summer Youth Employment Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Public Works is now accepting applications for its Summer Youth Work Program. The Summer Youth Work Program gives any recent graduate or high school student 16 and older an opportunity to gain work experience and get paid. This program will run from June to...
Chattanooga Housing Authority looking to replace lost federal funding
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Housing Authority says their One Westside project now has a funding gap. They had been given a 50 million dollar grant by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This comes as the renovation project of the James A. Henry Building is already underway. Future...
Two Ridgeland High students charged for Snapchat threats against school
Two 16-year-old students from Ridgeland High School have been charged for making threats on Snapchat referencing the school. One student faces a felony charge and is held in a juvenile detention center, while the other faces a misdemeanor charge and is also in custody. The Walker County Sheriff’s Office emphasizes...
Former assisted living center owner in Cleveland indicted on theft of property charges
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — An 8-count indictment says the owner of an assisted living center in Cleveland, Tennessee stole millions of dollars for his personal use over a period of 6 years, forcing the company to declare bankruptcy. That Bradley County Grand Jury indictment against Andrew Charles Sneed was filed...
Marion County Detective Faces Official Misconduct Charges
A chief detective with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office is facing felony charges following an investigation by TBI special agents. At the request of the 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI special agents began investigating suspicions about forged signatures on the Sex Offender Registry...
Four arrested after multi-agency human trafficking operation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Multiple people have been arrested after a multi-agency human trafficking operation. From May 30, 2025, to June 1, 2025, local agencies and the TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit arrested four individuals. The TBI said the focus of this operation was to identify individuals seeking to...
