APISON, Tenn. — A house fire on the morning of January 28 has caused Blair Road to close from Parkerson to Whisper Pond Lane. The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department (TCVFD) says that residents of the home were awoken to the smell of smoke and found their front porch on fire. The firefighters responded around 5:30 a.m. and an operation began…
TVA reports their grid survived another low temperature night. They hit an early morning peak just under 33-thousand megawatts That’s right at the top of their winter production ability, but below the records they set last week at 35-thousand. But we have another cold blast coming this weekend. Meanwhile, their repair crews are still working to restore lines in Tennessee…
A semi-truck was fully engulfed in flames on I-24 at Mile Marker 145 westbound, which prompted an emergency response. On Monday, January 26, the Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to the scene and learned that the semi had both diesel tanks full of fuel. The fire was eventually extinguished and no civilians were harmed. One fireman had a small burn…
The Salvation Army has shared they are expanding their cold weather response has cold temperatures come to Tennessee and Kentucky. “While the snow and ice may be gone, the danger is far from over. Extended power outages combined with prolonged subfreezing temperatures create serious and ongoing risks. Our teams are committed to walking alongside these communities for as long as…
This handsome 4-year-old mixed breed boy has a sad story, but we are hopeful for a happy ending! Bill came to HES after his unhoused owner was admitted to the hospital. With nowhere to else go, Bill was taken to HES by our Animal Protection Officers. Assured that his beloved dog would receive the best care, Bill’s former owner said…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Sunday night the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to a hotel fire and had to act quickly in order to stop it. Around 8:52, firefighters responded to the DoubleTree at 407 Chestnut Street. According to CFD, upon arrival, crews saw fire showing from an 8th floor window. A second and third alarm was struck due to…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management (HCOEM) encourages motorists to drive with caution if traveling on Signal Mountain/Waldens Ridge and Mowbray Mountain. According HCOEM, their services continue to report low hanging tree limbs over the roadways and low visibility due to heavy fog and encourage motorists to stay home if possible. They say the National…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) – Late this afternoon at 4:09p.m., the Dunlap Fire Department responded to a possible residential structure fire on Rankin Avenue across the street from Wendy’s. According to the Dunlap Police, they were first to arrive and confirmed a working structure fire. It was reported that the volunteer firefighters were on scene for about 4 hours. The fire…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVH) has announced that their community-based outpatient clinics will be closed Monday, Jan. 26. According to TVH, the following clinics will be closed Monday, Jan. 26. due to weather conditions: Albion Street VA Clinic Athens VA Clinic Bowling Green VA Clinic Charlotte Avenue VA Clinic (Suite 100 & 300) Charlotte Avenue…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Today, just after 9:30 AM firefighters responded to a call to Greenway Farm Park (Gann Store Road) involving a dog. When arriving on scene, they discovered someone’s pet was trapped on the high side of the quarry. According to the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD), the dog had fallen down a cliff and was stuck on the…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF)- News 12 just spoke with the Signal Mountain Police regarding the current weather conditions. They are asking the community to stay indoors and off the roadways. Crews are working tirelessly on clearing roadways, handling down power lines, and restoring power. They say those who do not need to leave their homes, should not. You’ll hear more…
The World of Chocolate Expo will be coming to the Catoosa Colonnade in Ringgold, Georgia on Saturday, January 31st. Free full-size chocolate candy bars for the first 100 adult attendees and free fun-size chocolate candy bars for the kids will be given out while supplies last. Admission is $10 and kids 3 and under are free. Tickets are available at…
Individuals were assisted following a two-car crash on SR-28 on Monday, January 19. The Dunlap Fire Department responded to SR-28 near the MaxFit Gym around 11:20 a.m. Extrication tools were not required, but firefighters assisted the victims in getting out of the vehicles to be evaluated by Puckett EMS, according to the Dunnlap Fire Department. There is no information on…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Two baby monkeys have joined the Chattanooga Zoo, and they are in need of names. The emperor tamarins were born on October 25, 2025, to Dolly and Parmigiano, their mother and father, Chattanooga Zoo says. They are a small primate species found in Peru, Bolivia and Brazil. “It’s invigorating to welcome new members to our Zoo family….
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C (WDEF) – Tens of thousands of chickens are feared dead after an egg farm caught fire in Cherokee County, North Carolina this morning. Multiple Crews from Clay County and Brasstown pitched in to help. They dumped more than 200,000 gallons of water on the fire. At least one building was destroyed. No people were injured, but the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Early Sunday evening, first responders responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 southbound near the 29-mile marker. According to the Bradley County EMS, they say a pickup truck with a single adult occupant and an SUV carrying three passengers collided while traveling southbound, causing both vehicles to roll multiple times. The SUV came to rest…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Saturday, multiple agencies responded to a two-vehicle crash on Paul Huff Parkway in front of Lowe’s. According to Bradley County EMS, one vehicle came to rest on its side with two adults trapped inside. Cleveland Fire Department crews quickly and safely freed the occupants from the overturned truck, allowing paramedics to evaluate them. All individuals…
CHARLESTON, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Saturday afternoon, just after 1 p.m., the Bradley County Fire responded to a structure fire in Charleston, Tennessee. Bradley County Fire and Rescue says crews arrived to find the residence already fully involved. Firefighters confirm the house is a total loss, with nothing left to save. They say the homeowner was checked on scene by Bradley…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Join us at Prime News at 7 to meet this week’s Pet of the Week: Detective MooMoo! Detective MooMoo is hot on the trail of her greatest mystery yet—finding her forever family! Nearly 5 years old and weighing in at 52 pounds, this lovable sleuth came to us as a stray in mid-September. Now she’s ready to…
DALTON, Ga. — The Dalton Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a man who shoplifted more than $100 in steaks from a local Walmart. On Monday, January 5th at the Walmart on Shugart Road, the suspect swapped out the barcodes on the items, and then used a self-checkout station to pay for the items at a…
Power outages on Cagle Mountain could be possible on Highway 111 to Highway 8 to the end of the Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative’s (SVEC) territory due to a vehicle crash. A tractor trailer left the roadway and struck a utility pole, taking down a three-phase line, according to the SVEC. Crews are responding to the area and will be making…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A firefighter was able to self-extricate after falling through the floor of a Hunter Road home during a house fire on January 7. Firefighters responded around 1:00 p.m. on January 7 to multiple calls about a possible house fire on the 5000 block of Hunter Road. During the operations, a MAYDAY was broadcast over the radio, which…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — City officials are giving us a close-up look at the work they’re doing on the Walnut Street Bridge. The Bridge has been shut down to re-paint, sandblast, rewire and replace the decking on the bridge. They’re working from the northside to the downtown area. Crews hope to finish putting down the Alaskan cedar wood decking in the…
MONROE COUNTY — A stolen property investigation in Monroe County ultimately led to a drug bust. A theft of property that occurred on December 19, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m. on White Plains Road in Vonore prompted an investigation by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, according to Sheriff Tommy Jones. According to the complainant, the victim witnessed two known male…