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Chattanooga law enforcement charged a man following a deadly shooting on Highway 58 and a 17-year-old was charged with murder after a man was found dead near a fast-food restaurant in East Chattanooga. Inspectors also found dead gnats in liquor bottles at a Cleveland bar, prompting a health department investigation.

Chattanooga's attorney general, Jonathan Skremetti, is challenging a court ruling that blocked Tennessee from regulating KalshiEX, while the YMCA launches a Summer Food Program to feed thousands of children. Volunteers are also needed at Chattanooga National Cemetery to retire flags for the Flag Retirement event this weekend.

Chattanooga: A third-floor fire at the Equinox at Midtown Apartments and a new study showing Californians are moving to the city. Also, the passing of former Braves star Bob Horner and safety concerns after an explosion at an Amaero plant in Cleveland, TN.

Chattanooga kicked off Memorial Day with ceremonies in Ringgold and Chattanooga, including a tribute at the National Cemetery and the annual Murph workout at the Brigade Athletic Club. The city also celebrated the reopening of the Tennessee Riverwalk Bridge and Chattanooga FC's 1-0 win over Carolina Core.

Chattanooga residents should be aware of flood risks near Finley Stadium, a fire at Marina Pointe Apartments displacing families, and a fallen tree in Hixson impacting a home. Local students are also raising funds to support Daniel Garzon Romero's asylum process after his four-year wait.

Chattanooga's Local Wire update covers Daniel Garzon Romero's immigration detention, a benefit event in Hixson for motorcycle accident victims, and a deer crash involving a Hamilton County deputy. The episode also touches on arson charges in Maury County and weather conditions for the region.

Chattanooga: A local teen detained by ICE, Daniel Romero from Ooltewah High School, has prompted a community fundraising effort, while Chattanooga Police collaborated with the DEA in a major drug seizure involving fentanyl and firearms. A semi-truck crash on I-24 caused traffic delays, and charges against a police chaplain in a domestic assault case were dropped.

Chattanooga's Local Wire update highlights rising migration from California to the city due to affordable living and job growth, plus a jail inmate's death prompting procedure reviews and a semi-truck crash on I-24. The episode also covers East Hamilton's Spring Fling Ride and McCallie's state soccer title win.

Chattanooga's Local Wire update covers rising pet poisonings linked to household chemicals, a Hamilton County Jail inmate's death under review, and McCallie High's state championship win. The episode also highlights Notre Dame's state title berth and the launch of Chattanooga's Amplify Chatt Murals & Performance Project.

Chattanooga's Local Wire update covers firefighters treated for heat exhaustion in Dalton, Georgia, the Mocs golf team's advancement to NCAA Championships, and the city's Parks & Outdoors initiative led by Trust for Public Land. The episode also addresses kindergarten readiness efforts and Chattanooga's weather forecast for the week.

Chattanooga's public safety faces mounting pressure after two fatal motorcycle crashes in Hixson killing Riley Hairsine and Dathan Thomas, while a Silver Alert is active for a missing Alzheimer’s patient from South Pittsburg. City officials also address infrastructure updates and rising concerns over declining wages and job losses in the local manufacturing sector.

Chattanooga's latest episode covers a man arrested in a Whitfield County standoff, a shooting in Athens leaving a woman injured, and a fatal motorcycle crash in Hixson Pike. It also details leadership changes in Cohutta, Georgia, and Chattanooga's Northshore neighborhood ranking fifth nationally for longevity.

Chattanooga saw a serious motorcyclist crash on Hixson Pike near Walmart Neighborhood Market and Big Lots, following a previous collision that caused major traffic delays. The city also faces weekend traffic disruptions from the Ironman 70.3 triathlon, while a protest in Chattooga, Georgia, continues over the detention of Elder Aguilar-Macario.

Chattanooga's Local Wire update highlights the Dalton Catamounts' 8th state soccer title and Boyd Buchanan softball team's historic Spring Fling run, plus traffic impacts from the Ironman 70.3 triathlon and a roadside cross memorializing a teen motorcyclist on Highway 153. The city also celebrates its first woman trainer to win the Kentucky Derby, linking local talent to national success.

Chattanooga: A shooting at Coolidge Park leaves suspect at large, raising public safety concerns, while a Tennessee officer rescues a mother and two children from a burning apartment. Sale Creek and Webb School advance to the spring fling with historic baseball victories.

Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting near Holtzclaw Avenue and Wilson Street following a public safety incident. The Ironman 70.3 triathlon will cause traffic disruptions in downtown Chattanooga this weekend, while Anakeesta in Gatlinburg unveils its all-glass gondola system.

Chattanooga's Local Wire update covers a fatal crash on Highway 153, a heroic student's fire alert at Nelson Primary School, and the GPS softball team's sweep at the spring fling. The episode also highlights the $300 million Sunset Amphitheater investment at The Bend.

Chattanooga: The U.S. Supreme Court paused Alabama’s plan to maintain majority-Black congressional districts, while a local man received three consecutive life terms for a child rape case. A man from North Carolina and a teen face charges after allegedly killing a woman and her family in Tennessee, amid school safety concerns and a new state fishing record set by a largemouth bass caught near Chat...

Chattanooga faced a major fire in East Brainerd overnight, damaging homes and prompting a full fire department response, while a local mother celebrated Mother’s Day as a bonus mom to two returning students. The city also prepares for the IRONMAN event with traffic alerts, and Dayton’s Strawberry Festival aims to break attendance records this weekend.

Chattanooga's Local Wire update covers a boat explosion near Miami in Biscayne Bay injuring 11, a CDC Level 3 hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, and lifelike fire training by the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department. Dade County is also searching for a missing woman amid partly cloudy weather with a high of 82°F.

Chattanooga police are investigating an officer-involved shooting at Patten Community Center that left one dead, with two officers on leave, while the Mocs golf team returns to NCAA Regionals in Texas. A rescued eagle is recovering at the Chattanooga Zoo after being found injured, and local sports teams including Calhoun’s baseball and Dalton’s soccer advance to major postseason games.

Chattanooga's Local Wire update covers NCAA expansion to 76 teams, McCallie coach Tim Costo's retirement, and the Walnut Street Bridge renovation over $52 million. It also highlights state baseball games, Tennessee's controversial Memphis district map, and weather forecasts.

Chattanooga's Quantum Collaborative launched the nation's first quantum apprenticeship program, boosting the city's tech sector, while ICE arrested a Guatemalan man in Chattanooga over probation violation. Cohutta, Georgia, dismissed its entire police department over disciplinary disputes, raising concerns about public safety in the town.

Chattanooga voters saw a shift in the Hamilton County Democratic Primary as Katherlyn Geter defeated Greg Beck, while a man's arrest with an AR-15 sparked debate over Tennessee's open carry laws. The city also highlighted Dalton's soccer team advancing to the state Final Four and the zoo's 21+ Spirits Night event.

Chattanooga's Local Wire update highlights the SEC's robot umpire experiment in college baseball, the Titans' reliance on rookie Carnell Tate, and the city's proposed amphitheater in The Bend. The episode also covers Jason Chen's legal battle in the Jasmine Pace case and weather conditions for the day.