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Police investigate shooting at homeless encampment

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting at a homeless encampment Thursday evening. It happened on Signal Hills Drive, off of Signal Mountain Boulevard at the bottom around 6 p.m. Investigators say a 55-year-old man was shot…

One person flown to hospital after Highway 60 crash

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Wednesday evening, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office said a serious crash occurred on Highway 60. One person was trapped after a two-vehicle crash on the 5700 block of Highway 60. The crash happened around 4…

Marion County authorities looking for missing man

MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Marion County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing man. Phillip Gage Thrasher, 25, has been missing since Sunday, March 31. He was last seen around 2 p.m. on…

Get a free smoke alarm during MLK Day of Service

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department will be giving out free smoke alarms during the MLK Day of Service.  The MLK Day of Service was rescheduled for Saturday, April 6 due to inclement weather. CFD is partnering with…

Woman dies after I-24 hit-and-run in Marion County

MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A woman died in a hit-and-run crash in Marion County on Saturday, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. It happened on March 30 between 3:45 and 4:30 a.m. The woman was a pedestrian on I-24…

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