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Fatal crash on Gann Road

MONDAY UPDATE: The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office identifies the two people killed in the Gann Road crash over the weekend. The driver was 20 year old Michael Wagner and the passenger was 22 year old Jonathan Layman. Investigators say their…

TBI investigates an officer involved shooting

HAMILTON CO., Tenn. (WDEF)- TBI is investigating an officer involved shooting that happened Saturday night on Signal Mountain. According to investigators, Hamilton County Sheriff's deputies attempted to stop 50-year-old Ronald Andrew Hutson, during a traffic stop on Coral Road. Hutson…

Fill the boot goes virtual

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -Twice a year we see firefighters lining the streets for their annual fill the boot for MDA fundraiser. This year, the Chattanooga Fire Department and the Chattanooga Firefighters Association will be participating in the fundraiser virtually. Fill…

Bradley County Incarcerated Resolutions host awareness event

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Bradley County Incarcerated Resolutions hosted an awareness event Saturday. This group formed because of the recent PPE shortages in the Bradley County jail. Since then, inmates have received masks but, the group is still working on…

Chattanooga Save The Children protest

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Save the Children organization held a protest to stop human trafficking Saturday. Over 100 people gathered in Coolidge park to hear testimonies from trafficking victims. Nearly 100 Protesters are making their way on the Market Street…

Saturday afternoon semi-truck fire

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A semi-truck caught on fire on 24 West Saturday. The fire shut down one lane of traffic for a few hours. According to the Chattanooga Fire Department, crews worked to put the fire out quickly. The driver…

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