Fire destroys two-story home in Hamilton County Tuesday, displacing family of five
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A fire destroyed a two-story home in Hamilton County and displaced a family of five Tuesday, according to the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management. HCOEM says several fire departments responded to a residential fire at 6:10 p.m. located around the 4600 block of Parker...
40-year-old man charged after multiple fires on Shallowford Road
Chattanooga, TN – A 40-year-old man is facing charges after investigators say he intentionally set multiple fires in a busy commercial area along Shallowford Road on February 8. According to the Chattanooga Fire Department, crews were first dispatched at approximately 8 a.m. to a Walgreens at the corner of...
Nearly $100K Seized in Local, Overnight Drug Busts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has shared three individuals have been arrested and nearly $100,000 was seized in overnight drug busts on February 10. They say in 12 hours, CPD Narcotics Investigators made three arrests in two separate drug busts. They seized large amounts of fentanyl,...
No one hurt in Soddy-Daisy garage fire early Tuesday morning
A garage fire broke out early Tuesday morning in Soddy-Daisy. Officials say that no one was hurt. The call came in around 1:30 in the morning. Officials say that the detached garage is a total loss. We're working to learn more about the cause of the fire. Depend on us...
Illegal tire dumping near Lookout Mountain threatens soil, streams and the Tennessee River
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Millions of tons of waste flow into waterways every year, but one of the biggest contributors may not be what people expect. Studies from recent years show particles from tires may account for about 45 percent of all microplastics found in both land and water. Those particles can make their way...
After hoax shooter alert, UTC’s new safety app aims to close the communication gap
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A new safety app is set to launch today at UTC’s campus after last year’s false active shooter alert sounded the alarm for more security on campus. Officials say their previous app was “outdated” and needed new features to reflect the needs of students and staff.
Collegedale to host Storm Safety Day with demonstrations and prize basket
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. — Collegedale officials are set to host a Storm Safety Day this month. The family-friendly event will provide valuable resources for severe weather preparation, live demonstrations, and a chance to win a Little Debbie Prize basket. The Storm Safety Day will be on Thursday, Feb. 26, from...
Showers through Wednesday Morning then drier for the afternoon
Overnight Showers should still be around for the Wednesday Morning commute then quickly drier by late morning. Sunny and breezy for the afternoon. Highs in the 50s to near 60. Turning much cooler Wednesday Night with overnight temperatures in the 30s by Thursday Morning. Thursday and Friday looks a bit...
Chattanooga realtor arrested in Florida theft case, accused of battery on officer
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A Chattanooga-based realtor has been arrested on Florida warrants after investigators say he stole $30,000 from a business using a fraudulent check. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office in Florida announced the arrest in a social media post, identifying the suspect as James West. Authorities...
Broken headlight sparked Georgia stop that ended with restaurant owner in ICE custody
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — A broken headlight was the reason a Georgiatrooper stopped the Chattanooga restaurant owner who was later turned over to ICE, according to an arrest report we obtained. Guillermina Solano Chala, known to customers as Miss G and owner of Miss G’s Tortas and Tamales on...
