CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The future home of the Chattanooga Lookouts is starting to come together. The future South Broad Stadium broke ground in July, and progress up until now from the outside seemed a little slow. But now, things are rapidly picking up as the final pieces of the stadium puzzle are warming up in…… MORE
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Dalton stabbing incident sends two to the hospital
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — Two individuals were hospitalized after a stabbing incident at Rose’s discount store on Glenwood Avenue in Dalton on Friday afternoon. Around 4:00 p.m., a man stabbed a woman multiple times inside the store. The suspect, who reportedly knew the victim, fled on foot but was confronted by a Dalton Police officer…… MORE
Dalton Police asking for public’s help in finding missing teen
Melendy Gomez-Pascual DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — The Dalton Police Department is asking for help in locating Melendy Gomez-Pascual. Pascual is a 17-year-old reported as a runaway October 22, 2024. Dalton Police reported a family member last saw Pascual on October 21 around 7:00 p.m. They later received a text from her saying she was leaving…… MORE
Etowah man charged with firing shots at his ex and her two children
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) – An Etowah man has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting Wednesday night. A McMinn County deputy responded to a “shots fired” call in Englewood around 10:40 PM. A woman reported that someone had fired at her vehicle as she was returning home. Here 23 year old son and eight…… MORE
Public meeting to be held on proposed water rate increase
MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee Public Utility Commission (TPUC) invites public comment on Tennessee-American Water Company’s petition for a general rate increase. Filed on May 1, 2024, the petition proposes modifications to current rates, fees, and charges. Public Meeting Details: Location: Chattanooga Convention Center, Meeting Room 12, One Carter Plaza, Chattanooga, TN 37402…… MORE
Terrell Owens gifts Hamilton County students tickets for homecoming game
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens will join the UTC Mocs for their Homecoming game at Finley Stadium Saturday, October 26. Owens, a former UTC player, is partnering with UTC’s Division of Access and Engagement to provide 500 free tickets to Hamilton County Schools students, teachers, and families. The tickets,…… MORE
Here and gone in a Flash! John Wesley Shipp shares his favorite moments at comic cons
Actor John Wesley Shipp joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about the best moments in his career and what to expect at Chattanooga Comic Con. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – He’ll be here and gone in a flash! Actor John Wesley Shipp, best known for his role as The Flash in the 90’s television show,…… MORE
Elderly man struck by a truck in a Cleveland Walmart parking lot
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – An elderly man was struck by a vehicle on Thursday afternoon in a Cleveland Walmart parking lot. At around 4:30 P.M., units responded to a Walmart located at 2300 Treasury Drive for a crash with injuries. An injured man, identified as 81-year-old Henry Evans, was located after he was hit by…… MORE
Denso Manufacturing Plant to expand in Athens
The Denso plant in Athens. (Courtesy: DENSO) ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF)- Athens received some big economic news Thursday. A $100 million dollar investment from Denso Manufacuring is going to lead to over 200 new jobs here in Athens and McMinn County. The investment is the largest for the Japanese automotive components manufacturer since they first set…… MORE
Concerns raised after I-24 crash snarled traffic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga is notorious for its heavy traffic but after an accident involving an overturned semi-truck, City Council is discussing if there’s any way to mitigate traffic nightmares. Earlier the month, Interstate 24 Westbound was shut down near Brown’s Ferry Road, leaving other driver with few detour options. During the meeting, city officials…… MORE
