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Chattanooga homicides slightly lower this year

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are seeing a lower number of homicides reported this year compared to last. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released their annual "Crime in Tennessee" report. According to Chattanooga Police, there were 36 homicides in…

Chattanooga Council approves police budget

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - For the second week in a row Chattanooga city council voted eight to one in favor of the police department's budget. The one who voted differently was city councilman Anthony Byrd. Byrd mentions that he wanted to…

Community Patrol has new timeliness

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A local organization is on a mission to make our communities a safer place to live. The 10,000 Fearless Community Patrol started back in 20-15. They're equipped with their own patrol cars, and require training before volunteers…

UTC Students Demand Change

Since the death of George Floyd, people across the nation are taking a stand against racism and police brutality.

Lookouts sue insurance company over COVID pandemic

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Major League Baseball is finally back. A 60-game season is on the horizon, with training camp starting July 1. However, that doesn't mean Chattanooga will see baseball this summer. The Lookouts are waiting with anticipation to…

Possible excessive force incident reaction

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - People are reacting to a possible excessive force incident with some calling for a Hamilton County sergeant, corporal and 3 deputies to be let go. That comes after the white officers were seen on police…

Chattanooga Council Members give final approval of budget

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga City council members gave their final approval for an alternate FY21 budget Tuesday night. This one includes the creation of an Office of Community Resilience. It was made in response to the death of George…

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