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CPD responds to pedestrian being struck in the early morning hours

CPD responds to pedestrian being struck in the early morning hours

Chattanooga Police Department CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police responded to a call about a pedestrian being struck on March 16, 2025, at 12:15 a.m. in the 4700 block of Highway 58. When officers arrived, they found a 60-year-old man deceased. CPD’s Traffic Unit began investigating the crash. According to the initial findings, a Chevy…MORE

Weather Update: Sunday March 16, 2025

Weather Update: Sunday March 16, 2025

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly cloudy, mild. Breezy. Showers/thunderstorms. Lows: low 60’s. Winds: S @ 10-15, gusts 25. Sunday: Showers/thunderstorms. Breezy. Slightly cooler. Highs mid 60’s. Winds: SW @ 10-15, gusts 20-25. Overnight: mostly cloudy, early showers. Clearing towards dawn. Lows: mid 30’s. Winds: NW @ 5 MPH. Monday: Mostly…MORE

A young boy’s quick actions brought attention to a structure fire

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) — At 10:55 a.m., the Signal Mountain Fire Department responded to a structure fire after a young boy spotted flames and quickly alerted his parents. They immediately called 911, allowing firefighters to arrive on the scene within minutes. The Signal Mountain Fire Department responded to the possible house fire at 7…MORE

Storm causes heavy damage in Palmer

Storm causes heavy damage in Palmer

Storm damage on Rock Avenue in Palmer. (Courtesy: Brandy Wooten) PALMER, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing of significant damage Saturday evening in Grundy County in the Palmer community. These are pictures sent to us from Brandy Wooten on Rock Avenue in Palmer. The Gruetli-Laager Fire Department says that damage occurred from a storm Saturday afternoon.…MORE

Signal Mountain Hosts Successful REAL ID Event at Town Hall

Signal Mountain residents had the chance to secure their REAL ID at a special event held at the Signal Mountain Town Hall on March 15, 2025. The event, which ran from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., was a convenient opportunity for the community to gather the necessary documents and apply for or renew their REAL…MORE

Weather Update: Saturday March 15, 2025

Weather Update: Saturday March 15, 2025

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Saturday: M. Cloudy, mild, windy. Showers/thunderstorms, some strong to severe. Highs: mid 70’s. Winds: S @ 15-20, gusts 35 MPH at times. Overnight: Mostly cloudy, mild. Breezy. Showers/thunderstorms. Lows: low 60’s. Winds: S @ 10-15, gusts 25. Sunday: Showers/thunderstorms. Breezy. Slightly cooler. Highs mid 60’s. Winds: SW…MORE

Storm shelter to be available in Walker County

WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- A storm shelter will be available Saturday evening for residents in Walker County. County spokesman Joe Legge says that Walker County Emergency Management and Walker County CERT will open a shelter tonight at 5:30 p.m. at the Walker County Civic Center, 10052 Highway 27, in Rock Spring. He says that, “The shelter will…MORE

Lightning strike sparks house fire in Hamilton County

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Signal Mountain Fire Department responded to reports of a possible house fire at 7 Rock Crest Drive. Severe thunderstorms swept through Hamilton County this morning, bringing intense lightning. At 10:56 a.m., the Signal Mountain Fire Department responded to reports of a possible house fire at 7 Rock Crest Drive.…MORE

Multiple police departments worked to apprehend a fugitive

Multiple police departments worked to apprehend a fugitive

MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Sheriff Tommy Jones posted that in the late evening hours of March 14, law enforcement officers located and arrested Charles Ballard III. Sheriff Tommy Jones states that officers from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, McMinn County Sheriff’s Office, and Sweetwater Police Department worked together to locate and arrest Charles Ballard…MORE

CPD responded to a shooting call

CPD responded to a shooting call

From the Chattanooga Police Department CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police responded to a shooting call in the 4900 block of Central Avenue on March 14, 2025, at 2:18 a.m. Upon arrival, officers found a 21-year-old man suffering from non-life-threatening injuries. Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS also responded, with EMS transporting the victim to…MORE