On August 28, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit conducted a controlled buy on Facebook Marketplace with a suspect who posted stolen items two days prior. A joint operation was then launched involving the HCSO Criminal Investigations Unit, Narcotics and Special Operations Unit, alongside Uniformed Services deputies. HCSO detectives and patrol deputies initiated […]
Governor Bill Lee, TDEC Announce First License for Commercial Fusion
TDEC issues Type One Energy first-of-its-kind license to operate nuclear fusion machines at Bull Run Site NASHVILLE — Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee joined the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) to announce the issuance of the state’s first ever fusion-specific byproduct material license to Type One Energy in preparation for a new commercial […]
Tennessee American Water Provides Additional PFAS Settlement Credit to Customers
Tennessee American Water announced that they are applying additional credits to customers’ bills as a result of the company’s receipt of proceeds from settlements reached with manufacturers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Today, Tennessee American Water issued an $11.92 bill credit to all active water customer accounts as of August 28, 2026. The credit […]
AC Boise Downs Red Wolves
The Chattanooga Red Wolves fall to AC Boise, 3-2, Saturday at CHI Memorial Stadium in USL League One action. In one of the highest-profile matches of the season, Jonathan Ricketts, Red Wolves prodigy, returned to the Den in support of the AC Boise crew, looking to hand his former side a defeat. Both teams got […]
HCSO Apprehends Wanted Man with Extensive Criminal History
On Thursday, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office personnel took Robert Corey Ripple into custody in Meigs County after a months-long effort to locate and apprehend him. Ripple has an extensive criminal history, and warrants for his arrest were first issued in June 2026 for charges of trespassing and theft of property. Ripple repeatedly fled law enforcement, […]
Chattanooga Police Department’s Drone First Responder Pilot Program Takes Off
The Chattanooga Police Department announced today the launch of its Drone First Responder (DFR) Pilot Program, designed to provide officers and other first responders with real-time information about active incidents and other emergency calls for service. The program is intended to help officers make faster, more informed decisions, improve resource deployment, and enhance overall […]
HCSO Motorcycle Pursuit Leads to Juvenile’s Arrest
On Monday at around 10 p.m., a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant observed a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed on US-27 North and activated their vehicle’s emergency equipment to conduct a traffic stop. The pursuit was terminated after visual of the bike was lost; however, a short time later it was spotted […]
Collegedale Investing in Public Safety; Adds Four New Officers
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. _ The Collegedale Police Department has hired four additional police officers, increasing the department’s full-time sworn strength from 29 to 33 officers. The new positions were made possible through the continued support of the Collegedale City Commission and its commitment to investing in public safety, officer safety, and the level of service provided […]
HCSO Recovers Gun from Ooltewah High; Juvenile Charged
On Monday morning, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Unit deputies responded to Ooltewah High School to assist the assigned school resource deputy (SRD) and the school’s administration with a report of a potential firearm on campus. An HCSO K-9 alerted to a vehicle in the school’s parking lot, initiating a search that recovered a loaded firearm, […]
Red Wolves Get Draw at Home
The Red Wolves battled the New York Cosmos to a 3-3 draw Saturday at CHI Memorial Stadium in USL League One action. The Wolves will try to get back in the win column next Saturday when they host AC Boise. Kickoff marked the beginning of the first-ever clash between the Wolves and the Cosmos, and […]
CPD Investigating Fatal Crash
The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a single-vehicle crash in which the driver succumbed to their injuries. On Saturday morning at approximately 1:36 a.m., the CPD DUI/Traffic Unit responded to a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Highway 153 Southbound near the Lee Highway on-ramp. Responding officers located the driver, a 27-year-old male, who sustained fatal injuries […]
Red Wolves Edged on the Road
The Chattanooga Red Wolves suffered a road loss to Sarasota Paradise 3-2, in USL League One action on Wednesday. This Saturday, the Wolves will return home for a game against the New York Cosmos. This will be the first-ever interaction between the two sides. Inclement weather pushed the match back an hour. The Red Wolves […]
Food City Presents Check to ER Elementary under ‘School Bucks’ Program
ABINGDON, VA – Each year, the Food City School Bucks program awards $800,000 to more than 1,000 participating schools. Company officials are currently presenting checks from the 2025–2026 program. “Food City is committed to supporting the education of our youth,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer. “Our School Bucks Program […]
Collegedale Commemorating 9-11 with Community Remembrance Program
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. _ Collegedale Parks & Recreation will host a special community remembrance program on Friday, September 11, 2026, commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. The program, titled “We Remember – 25 Years of Honor, Courage & Unity,” will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. inside Founders Hall at […]
