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Man shot in his Brainerd driveway

UPDATE: Police are investigating reports of another shooting this evening on the other side of the ridge. This one is at 3215 Dodson Avenue around 6:45 PM. _____________ CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A man suffered serious injuries from an afternoon shooting…

Volkswagen Chattanooga Now Producing ID-4

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Volkswagen Chattanooga has completed its roll-out of the ID-4, V-W's first all-electric vehicle. The car runs on a four hundred volt lithium ion battery, which offers up to 260 miles of range…

States hope for revenue boost with Mega Millions craze

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI, JAMES POLLARD and GABE STERN Associated Press Across the U.S., state lottery systems use that revenue to boost education, tourism, transportation and much more. Now that the giant Mega Millions lottery jackpot has ballooned to more than…

Car plows into crowd at Dalton Car Show

8:30 PM UPDATE: All victims have now been released from the hospital. _______________ UPDATE: Officials now say 4 people were taken to the hospital.  3 to Hamilton Medical Center, 1 to Erlanger. ______________…

Chattanooga looks to curb gun violence with new program

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Mayor Tim Kelly revealed the "Roadmap to End Gun Violence in Chattanooga" program Thursday. The new initiative will serve to curb gun violence in the community. After the horrific mass shootings that took place earlier this summer, the…

Bike Chattanooga turns 10 years old

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Today's the 10-year anniversary of Bike Chattanooga. It provides residents with pay-to-ride bicycles all over the city. The program launched in 2012 with 300 bikes and 30 bike stations. Now Bike Chattanooga…

Ocoee River warning system back on line

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) -  The Forest System announces that the Ocoee River warning system is back in operation. The strobe and siren warning system was damaged by the fire at the Ocoee Whitewater Center in April. Now TVA crews have…

One injured in Taylor Street shooting

Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting incident that has left a male juvenile injured. It happened at around 9:40 last night in the 2900 block of Taylor Street. Officials say police responded to calls of a person suffering from a…

Wacker Expands Production in Charleston Tennessee

  Wacker plans to expand its production in Charleston Tennessee.   Governor Bill Lee made the announcement this morning with Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter, and Wacker officials.   Governor Bill Lee said, “Companies choose to invest in…

"One Chattanooga Plan" approved by Chattanooga City Council

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga City Council unanimously approved Mayor Tim Kelly's "One Chattanooga Relief and Recovery Plan" tonight. This unlocks $30,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for 36 local initiatives. The city says this represents a major step…

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