A family pet passed away as a result of a house fire on March 26, 2026 on Huff Avenue SW, according to the Cleveland Fire Department (CFD). Six other fire companies responded to the blaze as well. CFD says interior crews faced zero-visibility conditions as they located and extinguished the fire. They say a family pet was located and removed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A commercial fire was stopped from spreading at Gestamp’s on March 25, 2026. According to the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD), Blue Shift companies responded to Gestamp’s plant on Jersey Pike and found smoke showing from the back of the facility around 1:30 p.m. All employees were evacuated. They say crews were dealing with an exterior fire that…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Three teens have been charged following reports cars being broken into at an apartment complex, the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) says. Officers responded to the report in the early morning hours of March 19, 2026. While on the way to the call, an officer saw three teens matching the suspects’ descriptions walking down Riverside Drive. Officers searched the…
A battery fire was extinguished following a truck fire that was hauling lithium batteries on March 24, 2026. According to Catoosa County Government, about 4:30 p.m. Catoosa County E-911 received calls about smoke coming from a truck at the weight station on Interstate 75. Firefighters arrived and called for assistance for additional water tankers from several stations. They say the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Join us at Prime News at 7 to meet this week’s Pet of the Week: Flacco! You may be thinking “oh another pit mix on the site” but I am so much more than just a pit mix! I’m a family man, a cuddle bug, a willing taste tester, a playful pup and so much more! I…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is searching for a suspect who broke in and ransacked a senior citizen’s apartment toward the end of January. The crime took place off N Chamberlain Avenue. They ask if you recognize the person or vehicle in these images, call Crime Stoppers at (423) 698-3333 or submit your tip online here: https://hubs.la/Q047-yNT0…
FLOYD COUNTY, Ga. — The Floyd County Historic Courthouse was evacuated after a fire was discovered in the building around 2:20 p.m. on March 23, 2026. They say all employees inside were safely evacuated, according to Floyd County Manager Jamie McCord. Crews with the Rome-Floyd County Fire Department are currently on scene working to contain the blaze. Roads in the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Saturday night around 9:21 p.m., Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) officers responded to reports of gunfire at 150 River St. According to CPD multiple people were seen running from the area after the gunfire. They say together with witness’s help and CPD technology, two suspects were quickly located & arrested.CPD says while one suspect was detained,…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Saturday evening, Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management (HCOEM) agencies respond to another hiking accident at 6:00 p.m. on Cumberland Trail. According to HCOEM, a group of hikers called 9-1-1 reporting another hiker had sustained a traumatic injury to his ankle, reporting that a large rock had fallen and crushed it. They told rescue personnel…
UPDATE: SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) – After speaking with the Signal Mountain Police Department, they have confirmed that the male hiker has passed away. They say he was an active member of the Air Force. As of right now, they are not releasing the identity of the gentleman, as family are still being notified. SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) – Saturday…
At 10:08 a.m. on Friday, March 20, Red Shift companies responded to the Alton Place Apartments, located on Croll Court for a blaze and flames report, according to the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD). Once on the scene, firefighters found the doorframe to one of the ground floor apartments ablaze with flames starting to spread. The fire was extinguished and as…
SWEETWATER, Tenn. — Two people have been taken into custody following a vehicle pursuit that spanned multiple counties on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The Sweetwater Police Department (SPD) says officers set up at both I-75 exits and deployed stop sticks, ultimately disabling the suspect vehicle. Both occupants were safely taken into custody without further incident at exit 60. The driver…
The East Ridge Police Department (ERPD) is searching for the identity of a suspect who is wanted in connection to a shoplifting incident in East Ridge. The ERPD says the total amount of the theft was around $500. The still images were captured by the business and do not include all items taken during this event, the ERPD says. They…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Join us at Prime News at 7 to meet this week’s Pet of the Week: Rumble! Rumble is a wonderful dog, inside and out, with the most soulful eyes that seem to gaze right into your heart. He absolutely loves curling up in your lap for a cozy snuggle and being close to his person. He’s a…
CHATTOOGA COUNTY — A Chattooga County house fire has left three pets deceased and the home severely damaged. At 10:54 pm, Gore Fire Department, along with Subligna and Hays Fire Departments were dispatched to a residential structure fire at 2305, Highway 27, according to the Gore Fire Department (GFD). They say the structure was approximately 40% involved with heavy fire…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Sunday, around 11:55 a.m., the Piney Volunteer Fire Department and Spencer Fire Rescue responded to a brush fire on Rushing Wind Ln. According to Piney Volunteer Fire Department, units arrived to find an acre of sage grass and underbrush burning. Firefighters used rakes and leaf blowers to put a line around the fire to slow the…
SEQUATCHIE, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Saturday around 3 p.m., the Foster Falls Volunteer Fire Department and Tracy City, Tennessee Fire & Rescue (TCFD) responded to Foster Falls Park for a search and rescue. According to TCFD, along with Foster Falls and other first responder agencies, they responded to the scene with 5 members and proceeded to create a game plan….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga Fire Department says a two-car crash caused non life-threatening injuries on Thursday, March 12. The crash was on Rossville Boulevard. They say Squad 1, Engine 1, and Squad 20 Green Shift responded. Categories: Chattanooga, Featured Tags: crash, non-life threatening injuries, Rossville Boulevard, Two-car crash
The Walker County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is seeking the location of Tyler Gann, who was last seen at his residence on March 8,2026 in the Bowen Lane area of Chickamauga, Georgia. Tyler is driving a burgundy 1999 Ford F150 with GA tag PLF7030, the WCSO says. The Sheriff’s Office says they have found Tyler on camera on March 11,2026 driving…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A large tree fell on a house on Mary Walker Place (off Wilcox Boulevard) on March 12. According to the Chattanooga Fire Department, people were inside when it happened, but no one was injured. Categories: Featured Tags: Fallen Tree
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Around 8 a.m. on March 12, firefighters responded to a house fire on the 7700 block of Colemere Drive, where one of the families pets passed away as a result of the fire. Crews found flames coming from the front of the home and they made entry to attack the fire and conduct a search, the Chattanooga…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Join us at Prime News at 7 to meet this week’s Pet of the Week: Lunchbox! Lunchbox is a sweet, loving, and playful boy with a big smile and a big heart, and he’s in search of a best buddy to take him home! As a young adult dog, Lunchbox has the best qualities of a puppy…
The Dalton Police Department (DPD) is seeking to identify the man they say stole a speaker from a Red Roof Inn on Walnut Avenue in Dalton. They say the theft occurred on Thursday, March 5 and the speaker belonged to a visitor at the hotel. The victim in the case told police he was at the hotel to visit a…
POLK COUNTY — A man has been arrested following a narcotics investigation in Ducktown. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), the investigation led to the discovery and seizure of several pounds of methamphetamine, over an ounce of fentanyl, alprazolam (Xanax) pills, marijuana, and two firearms. They say also seized was nearly $10,000 in U.S. currency. Dewayne Stillwell, 52,…