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Continued icy road conditions prompt safety tips

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Some secondary roads in Hamilton County are still covered with frozen ice and snow due to the extremely cold temperatures and areas of continuous shade. The Hamilton County Highway Department asks drivers to remain cautious during…

First responders combat chimney fire in Harrison

HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County first responders were on the scene of a residential fire Saturday afternoon. A homeowner called 911 reporting a chimney fire at his house. At 2:00 p.m., Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department responded to 6014…

Color Chattanooga Pink! week begins January 20

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Mayor Tim Kelly and the City of Chattanooga proclaimed January 20-27 as Color Chattanooga Pink! week to support those fighting breast cancer. Wendy's, being the Color Chattanooga…

From the Archives: Ice Storm of 1994

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For our Thursday Throwback, we're going to re-visit another difficult week of winter weather that played out a lot like the current one. Thirty years ago, we suffered through an ice storm coupled with extreme cold. But…

Blood Assurance suggests pause on elective surgeries

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Blood Assurance is requesting blood donations from the public due to having a very low supply. Additionally, they are asking hospitals to hold off on elective surgeries until at least Wednesday, January 24. Blood Assurance is requesting…

Chattanooga Police arrest Brink's truck robber

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police arrested a man responsible for robbing a Brink's armored truck guard. CPD identified the robber as 30-year-old Kodi Johnson. The robbery happened on Monday, January 16 at around 10:40 a.m. It happened at 8714…

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