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Local Campers celebrate the End of Summer on Friday

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Kids in Hamilton County had fun today at the End of Summer Outdoor Celebration at Booker T. Washington State Park. There were different activities including bouncy houses, canoeing and nature hikes. Kids also learned about the outdoors and…

Suspect arrested after two county chase

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) -Bradley and Polk County deputies chase a stolen trailblazer through both counties this evening. It started around 5:30 when Bradley officers spotted the vehicle at the intersection of 6th Street and Old Powerline Road. The chase hit…

Dalton tax perparer indicted on RICO charges

DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) A Dalton tax preparer has been indicted by a Whitfield County grand jury for violation of the federal RICO act. Maribel Mireles had previously been arrested in 2017 and 2018 by the Dalton Police Department for computer forgery…

Chattanooga Police respond to a shooting

CHATTANOOGA, (TENN) - Chattanooga Police responded to a shooting on Thursday afternoon. It happened at 200 Tunnel Road in the 800 block of Gillespie Road. A 25 year old male was shot and transported to a local hospital. The victim…

Volkswagen Chattanooga gets new CEO, leaders

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Volkswagen Chattanooga facility is gearing up for an exciting future. And, they'll be doing it with newly announced CEO Tom du Plessis. "I'm honored to be here," du Plessis said in a press conference on…

New Volkswagen Chattanooga CEO announced

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Volkswagen plant is getting a new CEO. On Thursday, they announced a new group of leaders. Tom du Plessis is transitioning to become the new CEO of the facility. Former CEO Frank Fischer came back…

13 Philadelphia cops to be fired over racist Facebook posts

Philadelphia — Thirteen Philadelphia police officers will be fired over racist or offensive Facebook posts. More than 50 other officers are being reprimanded or suspended. "I continue to be very angered and disappointed by these posts," said Police Commissioner Richard…

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