DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — Fire crews responded to a duplex fire in Dalton early this morning. According to Dalton Fire Fighters, crews were dispatched to 1106 Orman Street, January 20, 2025 at 1:45 a.m. Upon arrival, crews found heavy fire in the back of the structure. Crews began a swift fire attack, and were able to get the fire under…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – This afternoon, Green Shift companies were dispatched to an abandoned house fire in the 1000 block of N. Hawthorne Street. The Chattanooga Fire Department says that upon arrival, they observed heavy smoke coming from the front of the structure. Once they forced their way into the building, they discovered the fire was in the kitchen. First…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Firefighters with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) put out a mishap heater fire in Alton Park. Crews were dispatched to the 100 block of W 45th Street after receiving a 911 from a resident stating a heater had blown up in their living room. Upon arrival, crews quickly established a water supply and got a good…
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Marion County man was arrested on outstanding warrants after a SWAT standoff Wednesday night. Kyle Colston was wanted on several active warrants including parole violation, evading arrest, and convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Colston is also the suspect in several investigations out of the Jump Off area including, thefts, burglaries, and arson….
UPDATE: We have just been informed that a babysitter and three small children were in the house at the time of this incident. They were not injured. Firefighters shored up one area to stabilize the structure, secured the house as much as possible and then turned it over the homeowners. The driver has been described as elderly. We have no…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — An officer involved shooting occurred on East Brainerd Road this afternoon. The incident occurred at the 7700 block of East Brainerd Road at 12:18 p.m, December 24, 2024. The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) stated that the suspect was walking down the street with a knife. Officers attempted to de-escalate the situation before two officers fired their…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — CDOT has announced the closure of two roadways. Signal Mountain Road Exit 127 Northbound will be closed. Pineville Road all the way to Moccasin Bend WasteWater Treatment Plant will also be closed. These two roadways will be closed until further notice, per CDOT. CDOT is urging motorists to be aware of alternate routes during this time….
SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WDEF) — A suspect has been arrested in connection to an arson incident at a Dollar General in Sweetwater. Officers with the Sweetwater Police Department (SPD) responded to 844 N Main Street for an alarm activation on December 14, 2024. When officers arrived, they observed smoke coming from the building. Sweetwater Fire Rescue were then quickly dispatched to…
LUPTON CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) is releasing new details about the tragic loss they shared over the weekend. Captain George Turley of Engine 16 Blue Shift passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, due to a medical emergency. Captain George Turley / Chattanooga Fire Department According to CFD, Turley was doing his daily workout in the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The ongoing project to replace the Chickamauga Lock has reached a significant milestone, with the delivery of the miter gate parts needed for the lock. “These gates are hydraulic steel structures designed to handle high water pressure, control water levels, and allow recreational and commercial vessels to pass safely through lock chambers,” according to the U.S….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Several agencies including the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) are working to extinguish a fire on Lookout Mountain. The fire has spread to the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway’s tracks. CFD says evacuations are underway at the base of the Incline as a safety precaution for businesses, residences, etc. Closures so far are 38th Street to the incline…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — We’re learning more about the plane crash that occurred this evening on Shallowford Road near the Chattanooga Airport. The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) reported this was a small, single engine plane. Two occupants where aboard the aircraft when the crash took place, both are still alive. CFD reported one occupant was already out of the plane…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) reentry program hosted a job fair for inmates at the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center. Local organizations and businesses came to provide inmates with resources and opportunities for employment for inmates who will be transitioning back into society soon. Prior to the event, the HCSO reentry program held…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Some Chattanoogans are celebrating their very first Halloween today. The folks at Parkridge East Hospital shared these photos of their newest babies. “These little bundles are bringing joy and heartwarming moments to all with their tiny costumes that are spook-tacularly adorable.” Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: babies, Halloween, newborns, Parkridge East Hospital
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) — ‘Stranger Things’ fans can get an immersed experience in the world of the hit Netflix series with a stay at an iconic filming location. The house that the Byers family stayed at during seasons one, two, and three is now available to rent out as an AirBnB. This three-bedroom house features several themed rooms that that…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga firefighters say an incident in East Brainerd Thursday night should be a reminder to us all. They responded to a quadplex fire on Rosebrook Drive off of Igou Gap Road around 9PM. They eventually found heavy smoke and fire in the living room of one of the units. They determined the fire was started by an…
Chattanooga Skydiving flew relief supplies to northeast Tennessee. They loaded up the plane with water and cleaning supplies for flood victims in Elizabethton. From there, helicopters will deliver the aide to remote locations that can’t be reached by roads at this point. You can still help them out by contributing to the “Wings of Hope” campaign on Go Fund…
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A suspect was arrested after making threatening statements toward Niota Elementary School September 11, 2024. The McMinn County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and Niota Elementary School administrators were made aware of a suspect near the school making threatening statements towards the school. MCSO posted on Facebook that they responded to the school and secured everyone inside….
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) officially announced the opening of a new inmate electrical vocational program. Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett announced the new program September 9, 2024. This program was implemented at the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center, expanding the agencies re-entry program. Inmates are given the opportunity to train in the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Corbettas at Enterprise is now open to the public. Enterprise South Nature Park held a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 31 to officially open the new disc golf course. The 18 hole course was designed by Will Schusterick, a three time U.S. Champion. “Enterprise South is a tremendous asset to the Chattanooga community, and…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — One person received minor injuries and a family dog died during a structure fire in Ooltewah Saturday afternoon. The Tri-County Volunteer Fire Department said they were alerted of a possible structure fire around 1:30 p.m. Crews were dispatched to 6314 Ooltewah-Georgetown Road where they located a fire involving an RV, outbuilding, and ATV behind a residence….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Saturday, August 31 2024, the Chattanooga Zoo opened its largest expansion in zoo history. The Cape of Africa exhibit features new animals such as warthogs, servals, cape porcupines, and aldabra tortoises. The giraffes also got a new 20,000 square foot yard with a group entrance, water features, and more. Construction only took about a year, the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to a large house fire Saturday night. CFD said they were dispatched to the 4300 block of St. Elmo Avenue at 11:15 p.m. When personnel arrived on scene, they discovered heavy smoke coming from the home. It was determined the fire was coming from the basement. Crews began an interior…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — The Dalton Police Department (DPD) is asking the public for help with identifying a suspect who stole two birds from a pet store. On August 22, 2024, an employee was cleaning out the bird cages at the Petland store at 1349 W. Walnut Avenue. While cleaning, she found two of the expensive birds were missing from…