CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – With A-I disrupting a wide range of businesses, the trades are becoming more attractive to young people. The Chattanooga Wordworking Academy lets students progress at their own pace, starting with basic carpentry. That’s a skillful example of “What’s Right With Our Schools.” Bill Carney is the Director of the Chattanooga Woodworking Academy. He explains, “We are the...| WDEFWDEF
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County will not participate in the Northgate Mall tax increment financing proposal. The proposal would dedicate a portion of city sales tax revenue generated by new businesses at the Hixson mall to replace its aging sewer infrastructure. There were plans to include the county’s portion of sales tax revenue into that plan, which would have been...| WDEFWDEF
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp, Hamilton County EMS, and Hamilton County Health & Social Services today announced the official rollout of the Overdose Prevention Team (OPT)—the first initiative of its kind in Tennessee— is now fully staffed and ready to respond countywide. OPT represents a coordinated effort to combat the opioid crisis by delivering life-saving...| WDEFWDEF
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Join us at Prime News at 7 to meet News 12’s Pet of the Week: Letti Spaghetti! Categories: Hamilton County, Local News Tags: Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga, Pet of the Week| WDEFWDEF
Books, MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Public Library (CPL) is thrilled to announce they are no longer charging late fines for the majority of library materials. Plus, previously charged late fines have been removed from all library accounts. CPL is joining the growing number of libraries in the U.S. by eliminating fines on overdue library materials with its...| WDEFWDEF
MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal single vehicle crash on November 2 around 9:50 p.m. Deputies responded to the 10750 block of Highway 58. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. The preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle was traveling north on Highway 58, ran off the road and struck a tree....| WDEFWDEF
The Hamilton County Commissioners approved a rezone request, met the county’s new safety manager and approved a contract with Performance Mechanical Contracting Inc. at its Oct. 27 meeting. The next commissioners meeting is at 1:45 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center. What happened: The commissioners approved a rezoning request for [...]| Current Publishing
A Gary woman who resides in Indianapolis has been charged with multiple counts of fraud, forgery and identity theft in Hamilton, Hendricks and Marion counties following a two-year Indiana State Police investigation that began after she allegedly attempted to use another person’s identity to open a line of credit at a Fishers business. According to [...]| Current Publishing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The staff at Erlanger Children’s Hospital did something special for kids who are in the hospital this Halloween. They showed up and showed out for the little ones who don’t get to go trick or treating on their own this year. They called it “reverse trick or treating”. Staff dressed up in costumes and went door...| WDEFWDEF
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) has added Ladder 21 to its station, allowing for more coverage and services to be provided for the community. Ladder 21 now makes the facility a two-company station. City Council members approved the Chattanooga Fire Department’s request to purchase a $1.8 million 107-foot Smeal ladder truck earlier this month. Fifteen firefighters...| WDEFWDEF
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — CFD responded to a house fire around 8:30 a.m. on Friday, October 31. A second alarm was called due to reports of a family being inside the house, according to the Chattanooga Fire Department. Fire officials learned that all occupants inside the structure had made it out safely. One resident had possible smoke inhalation, but they...| WDEFWDEF
The United Auto Workers Union voted Wednesday night in favor of a strike authorization for workers at the Volkswagen Chattanooga plant.| WDEF
Starting July 1, 2026, Grad PLUS loans will be eliminated. Those loans previously allowed graduate students to borrow up to the full cost of attendance.| WCPO 9 Cincinnati
The Hamilton County Election Board failed to get the unanimous vote needed to move the county from traditional precinct-based voting to a countywide vote center model Sept. 18. The Hamilton County Council and the Hamilton County Commissioners previously voted in favor of the initiative. Under In| Current Publishing
Hamilton County Tourism has launched the HamCo Hubway, a trail-focused campaign that provides information about the county’s extensive trail system. Hamilton County Tourism Communications Manager Gabby Blauert said the county features more than 600 miles of trails, with The 106, Monon, Midland Trac| Current Publishing
A Hamilton County resident has tested positive for West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease that can cause illness in humans, birds and other animals. This is the second human case reported in Indiana this summer. Additional information about this case will not be released to protect patient priva| Current Publishing
A proposal to use vote centers rather than precinct-based polling locations on Election Day drew mixed reaction at the Hamilton County Election Board’s Aug. 13 meeting. Of Indiana’s 92 counties, 67 use Election Day voting centers, which allow voters to cast a ballot at any polling location within t| Current Publishing
A proposal to use vote centers rather than precinct-based polling locations on Election Day drew mixed reaction at the Hamilton County Election Board’s Aug. 13 meeting. Of Indiana’s 92 counties, 67 use Election Day voting centers, which allow voters to cast a ballot at any polling location within t| Current Publishing
The Hamilton County Council has tapped the brakes on plans to improve Dunbar Road from the Westfield border north to 236th Street. The council tabled a vote on an interlocal agreement with the Town of Sheridan Aug. 6 that would finalize the $21 million plan to rehabilitate and reconstruct Dunbar Ro| Current Publishing
August 5, 2025, is an important date for the process of adding a new area code for phones in our area. Tuesday, the new code and ten digit dialing became official.| WDEF
A dangerous scene played out on Riverside Drive in Chattanooga around 7:45 p.m. Monday night.| WDEF
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man who has been convicted twice of a 20-21 murder outside of a Brainerd night club is attempting to seek a third trial. Kristijian Mrkonjic was convicted last year of first degree murder in the shooting death of Eric Grant. (From: Tennessee Department of Corrections) The shooting occurred outside of the Sky Zoo Bar on June...| WDEF
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) — The Volkswagen Academy made history this Summer. They graduated their first ever class of Automotive Systems Technology students, alongside their sixth cohort of manufacturing specialists. What they learned is a far-reaching example of “What’s Right With Our Schools.” Sam Dean is the Technical Training Supervisor at Volkswagen Academy. He explains, ” The very first automotive Sister’s...| WDEF
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As Hamilton County Schools embark on a new year, teachers from every school descended on downtown Chattanooga Friday morning. Over 5500 employees gathered at the Chattanooga Convention Center to kick off their brand new school year. It was a raucous atmosphere as each school was recognized in the opening ceremony of the second annual Professional Learning Conference....| WDEF
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The future downtown technical school at the Gateway Building has entered a new phase. Banners promoting the future Franklin-Roberts Future Ready Institute were placed this week on the Westside. It will be the first technical school in downtown Chattanooga since the closure of Kirkman Technical School. (From: Hamilton County Mayor’s Office) The project is one of the...| WDEF
A Chattanooga man recently pleaded guilty after stabbing a woman to death back in 2022 in East Brainerd.| WDEF
Driver who plan to use the I-75 , I-24 interchange should expect delays as TDOT crews push forward with Phase 2 of the I-24 project.| WDEF
CDOT has temporarily closed a portion of Standifer Gap Road due to a damaged stormwater pipe.| WDEF
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF)- A portion of a popular trail on Signal Mountain is temporarily closed. The suspension bridge on the Rainbow Lake Trail was damaged by a tree. The bridge connects that trail to Edward’s Point and the Cumberland Trail. That bridge is operated by TDEC. Signal Mountain’s town manager, Matthew Justice, says that this situation accelerated plans to...| WDEF
A man involved in the fatal accident on Ashland Terrace back in February has been indicted.| WDEF
As the city of Chattanooga grapples with how to better pay their first responders, a different type of discussion began.| WDEF
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new proposal in light of the recent rise in property values across Hamilton County was given Wednesday. Hamilton County Commissioner David Sharpe proposed a tax freeze for senior homeowners. He says that in his district, some tax bills went up over 150 percent. Chattanooga City Councilman Ron Elliott is currently pursuing a similar policy within city...| WDEF
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The ill fated Plan Hamilton came back up in discussion Wednesday morning. It was tabled at a County Commission meeting back in June after 8 commissioners said they weren’t ready to vote on it. The plan is designed to guide future growth in unincorporated Hamilton County. In tandem with that tabling, a moratorium was placed on new...| WDEF
Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp is proposing a one-time investment to strengthen EMS and volunteer fire departments across the county.| WDEF
A male suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred in 2024 on Fagan Street.| WDEF
As measles cases continue to spread in the U.S., vaccination rates in Indiana and Hamilton County remain below the recommended threshold to prevent an outbreak. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 95 percent of the population should be vaccinated to prevent the spr| Current Publishing
HELP SUPPORT INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM BY BECOMING A SUBSCRIBING MEMBER. YOU CAN ALSO MAKE A ONE TIME DONATION HERE. CARMEL, Ind. — REAL News has learned about a recent “meeting” in which a controversial LGBTQ sex organization went into Carmel High School and attempted to recruit children into their “club” with donuts. The meeting for what’s called “Indiana […] The post CHS uses donuts to recruit kids into LGBTQ sex club appeared first on REAL News Central Indiana.| REAL News Central Indiana
HELP SUPPORT INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM BY BECOMING A SUBSCRIBING MEMBER. YOU CAN ALSO MAKE A ONE TIME DONATION HERE. WESTFIELD, Ind. — For the second time this month, a drag show aimed at children is planned for a large outdoor venue in Hamilton County. Westfield Pride is planning the event which will be held at Asa Bales Park […] The post DRAG SHOW FOR KIDS scheduled in Hamilton County Park — 2nd outdoor Drag event this month appeared first on REAL News Central Indiana.| REAL News Central Indiana
HELP SUPPORT INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM BY BECOMING A SUBSCRIBING MEMBER. YOU CAN ALSO MAKE A ONE TIME DONATION HERE. FISHERS, Ind. — A church in the Indianapolis suburb of Fishers hosted a large “Pride” event, featuring a sexualized drag show for children. “Fishers Pride” was hosted this past Saturday, September 7th, on the lawn of Holy Family Episcopal […] The post Church hosts drag show for kids in Fishers appeared first on REAL News Central Indiana.| REAL News Central Indiana
The Hamilton County Council held a regular meeting Aug. 8 at the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center in Noblesville. It approved a resolution to| Current Publishing
HELP SUPPORT INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM BY BECOMING A SUBSCRIBING MEMBER. YOU CAN ALSO MAKE A ONE TIME DONATION HERE. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — REAL News Central Indiana has learned a former IU Men’s Basketball Manager is under investigation for allegedly selling information and access to an illegal gambling operation while he was the Manager of the Indiana University Basketball […] The post Fmr. IU Basketball Manager under investigation for alleged illegal gambling scheme appeared first on REA...| REAL News Central Indiana
