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18-wheeler catches fire and spills milk across I-75

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An 18-wheeler carrying gallons of milk caught on fire on Saturday afternoon. At 2:00 p.m., a motorist reported the accident on I-75 at Scenic Overlook. Tri-Community VFD responded to the scene and reported a trailer fire…

Lost Kanagroo rescued in Georgia mountains

ELLIJAY, Georgia (WDEF) - There was an unexpected "roo-hunt" on Black Friday in the Georgia mountains. The Gilmer County Sheriff's Office got the call when a pet kanagroo escaped from his owner in the Blackberry Mountain area of Ellijay. The…

2 shot, 3rd person claiming self defense

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Was it murder or self-defense? That's what police are investigating after a shooting last night on Bonny Oaks Drive after 11:30. There were two shooting victim. Police say a 27 year old at the scene did not…

Road Rage possibly linked to Highway 58 shooting

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Police believe a shooting Thursday night on Highway 58 may have been related to a road rage incident. But investigators are still working on the exact circumstances. They were called to a shooting just after 6PM in…

Juvenile Shot and Killed in East Ridge

EAST RIDGE, TN (WDEF) - A juvenile was shot and killed in East Ridge on Tuesday. (11/21/23) East Ridge officers arrived on Connell Street to find a boy shot in the leg. They immediately began administering first aid. The boy…

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