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Local rescue teams aide Burgess Falls rescue in Sparta

SPARTA, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Rescue Service traveled to Putnam County on Tuesday. They assisted with a high angle rescue at Burgess Falls State Park between Sparta and Cookeville. The victim had fallen from a height and suffered…

City council approves Steep slope ordinance

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- A Chattanooga City Council ordinance handling vegetation requirements on steep slopes has been discussed for over a year now. "I think we've talked about it for over a year and I think did not pass it would be…

Tennessee legislature passes "permitless carry" handgun bill

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Monday, the Tennessee House of Representatives passed a “permitless carry” gun bill after some contentious debate. The measure has been a longtime Republican agenda item. The law, which will take effect July 1, allows for…

Covid-19 Task Force meets for the last time

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Covid-19 task force met for the last time. With vaccines available to anyone 16 and up , Hamilton county has been vaccinating as many people as possible but will it be enough by the time…

Volkswagen changing to Voltswagen in U.S.

TUESDAY UPDATE: Volkswagen of America officials now confess that their "Voltswagen" name change was just an April Fools stunt. CBS reports the same company spokesman who insisted that it was legit yesterday, admits it was not today. A statement to…

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