Posts with the category “local-news”

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: A bill that would allow schools in Tennessee to base enrollment off students' immigration status continues to move forwards.The bill was scheduled for action before the House Finance Ways and Means Committee on Monday morning.It comes with a fiscal cost that is not currently accounted for in the state budget.This bill was placed "behind the budget" without debate or a vo...  Read More

A juvenile has been taken into custody in Bradley County following a reckless paintball incident earlier this month. On April 5, deputies responded to a call after a driver reported being hit in the chest by a paintball shot from a passing vehicle on Eureka Road near Lower River Road.Deputies met the victim at a gas station on Georgetown Road, where they observed yellow paint on the victim, inside...  Read More

Bradley County emergency crews responded swiftly Tuesday after a fire broke out in the kitchen area of the Bradley County Jail. The Cleveland Fire Department arrived on scene promptly and quickly brought the fire under control. Crews remain on site working to ventilate the affected area.Thankfully, there were no injuries reported—no inmates, staff, or first responders were harmed, and all individu...  Read More

In preparation for increased holiday travel, TDOT will suspend all interstate construction work requiring lane closures starting Thursday, April 17th at 6 p.m. through Monday, April 21st at 6 a.m.Some long-term closures will remain in place, and drivers may still see workers on site. TDOT urges drivers to obey posted speed limits in work zones and always move over for HELP units and emergency resp...  Read More

The Bradley County Commission met yesterday for a work session.Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis honored the Bradley Central High School girls basketball team for winning their third consecutive state championship.Kimora Fields was recognized for being named Miss Tennessee Basketball, and April 14th was declared “Kimora Fields Day” in Bradley County. Coach Jason Reuter was named TSSAA 4A Girls Coach...  Read More

The Cleveland City Council also met yesterday.During the meeting, it was announced that Cleveland will receive a new Safe Haven Baby Box. The box will be from the same company that supplied the box in Hamilton County where a newborn was surrendered last month. According to state law, a mother can surrender a baby legally by leaving it in a safe baby box location. The boxes are temperature controll...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Republican lawmakers in the Tennessee House passed HB1376, a bill transferring authority over hemp-derived cannabinoid products from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission.An amendment made by Representative Mark Cochran (R-Englewood) added on Wednesday that would prevent the sale of hemp containing a total THC content over 0.3%.As most of t...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A mutual aid response was required for a single-engine plane crash in Polk County's Cherokee National Forest Friday afternoon, April 11.Crews responded to a call from the McGee Tyson Airport Air Traffic Control reporting a small plane had disappeared from the radar.Brian Nightlinger with West Polk County Fire and Rescue says they were given coordinates of the crash and responded...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: After five days of searching, Loudon County officials say they have located a second body in their search for two missing teens who jumped into the Tennessee River on Wednesday to evade police."Sheriff Jimmy Davis and the Loudon County Sheriff's Office that the second missing teenager has been found dead," said the LCSO on Sunday, April 13. "The teen was recovered this a...  Read More

Yesterday, school resource officers and administrators at Cleveland High School received information about a possible threat to the school.Officers quickly began investigating and identified a 9th-grade male student as the source of the threat.The school then requested assistance from the Criminal Investigations and Crisis Intervention teams.The student was taken to the Bradley County Juvenile Det...  Read More

The Bradley County School Board met last night and approved a custodial services contract with Pritchard Industries valued between $1.8 and $2.2 million. The final amount will depend on whether the board opts for full service or a hybrid model.In addition, the board approved a resolution for each educator in the system to receive a $2,000 bonus through the recently passed Education Freedom Scholar...  Read More

From TN.gov: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has joined a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general in warning nine voice service providers to stop routing illegal robocalls. The letters accuse these companies of continuing to transmit scam calls, despite prior warnings.If they don’t take action, the companies could face legal consequences. The coalition is already pursuing one suc...  Read More

Lee University’s Small Jazz Ensemble will perform next Wednesday, April 16th at 7:30 p.m. in the Dixon Center.Led by instructor Shawn Perkinson, the concert will feature classic jazz pieces.  The event is free and open to the public, and a live stream will also be available at leeu.live....  Read More

From Local 3 News: A Cleveland elementary school unveiled the "Oak Grove Community Garden" on Wednesday.Oak Grove Elementary School received a $5,000 grant from TVA to make the student-based garden possible.The community garden is aimed at providing opportunities for Problem-Based learning, but also giving chances to turn student work into serving those in need, Bradley County Schools says.Food pr...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A Cleveland woman is speaking out after she was shot with a paintball gun while driving on a local highway, leaving her injured and her car damaged.Bionca Ross recounted the frightening moment from Saturday, April 5, during an exclusive interview with Local 3 News.Ross is now calling for justice and has vowed to hold the individuals responsible accountable.Ross was driving when ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A Hamilton County woman has filed a lawsuit against Massage Envy Hamilton Place, its franchise owner, and a massage therapist, claiming she was secretly recorded during a session — and that dozens of other women may have been, too.Cieera Davenport, the plaintiff, says she was contacted by Chattanooga Police after a still image of her, taken without her knowledge, was discovered ...  Read More

Bradley County authorities are warning residents about a recent surge in scam phone calls. These scammers are pretending to be deputies from the Sheriff’s Office, falsely claiming that the person on the line missed a court appearance and now faces civil and criminal charges. The scammers then demand payment over the phone to avoid jail time.In a concerning twist, the scammers are directing victims...  Read More

A report of a burglary early Monday morning ended badly for the bad guys when the McMinn County Sheriff's Office deputies caught them with the stolen items.On April 7, deputies were dispatched to a report of a theft in progress at Sweetwater Airsoft on County Road 275, according to Sheriff Joe Guy.The previous night, the same business had been burglarized.When the McMinn County deputies arrived, t...  Read More

At last night’s Cleveland City Schools Board meeting, Director of Schools Dr. Jeff Elliot received high marks on his annual evaluation, scoring 3.83 out of a possible 4.The board also approved a construction amendment at Arnold Elementary, where hazardous walkways between buildings will be repaved. Plans had to be revised after underground piping was discovered, increasing the cost between $10,000...  Read More

In a unanimous vote last night, the Bradley County Commission approved a comprehensive growth plan and a landmark interlocal annexation agreement with the cities of Cleveland and Charleston, which will guide development over the next two decades.Mayor Gary Davis led the discussion, emphasizing the importance of “responsible growth planning” and praising the collaboration between the public, commis...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A Dayton woman will be serving 30 years in prison for a home invasion, in which she opened the front door with a large pair of hedge clippers, threatening the homeowners.Samantha Hyatte, 37, pleaded guilty to two counts of home invasion in the first-degree, two counts of aggravated assault, and attempted armed robbery.When Hyatte got inside the residence on February 24, 2024, sh...  Read More

UPDATE: The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office has identified the remains of a woman found near Ooltewah-Georgetown Road.Deputies say the body of Rebecca Louise DeQuattro, 50, of Cleveland, TN, was located on March 25.The investigation into what led to her death is still ongoing.The sheriff's office asks anyone with information to call HCSO Criminal Investigations at (423) 209-8940.PREVIOUS STORY: T...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Beginning in December 2025, Delta Airlines will begin offering nonstop flights from a variety of American cities to Latin America. Specifically, Delta will offer a nonstop flight from Nashville to Cancun."These flights will allow residents of these cities to quickly and easily access Cancun, the most preferred Latin leisure destination," says Delta.The well-known airline says th...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A McMinn County elementary student brought a powdery substance that contained several controlled substances to the EK Baker School Friday morning.The SRO was made aware that two to three students were drinking a strange liquid out of a sports drink bottle, which they believe was mixed from powder in a bag they also found.“The student at first claimed it was a powdered laxative,”...  Read More

A Cleveland man accused of murdering his ex-wife is in court today.Craig Liner is facing charges in the January shooting death of Karen Liner, which happened outside her home.    He’s appearing before Judge Sandra Donaghy in Bradley County Criminal Court.You can watch the hearing live on MixTV.TV....  Read More

From Local 3 News: Ten ducklings were saved in Cleveland this morning after getting stuck in a storm drain.The Cleveland Fire Department says the ducklings were found in the storm drain next to the High Point rock climbing gym on Keith Street.Crews reunited the babies with their momma duck and safely returned to Mouse Creek beside the Cleveland Greenway....  Read More

UPDATE: After sustaining multiple injuries after a crash that cause a propane leak on Ringgold Road, 42-year-old Jason Bishop of Knoxville, TN, has passed away.Around 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 2, East Ridge police and fire responded to a traffic crash and entrapment. When they arrived, they immediately began working to treat Bishop, a U-Haul employee's, severe injuries. The driver of the crashed ...  Read More

Chattanoogans received exciting news today: it's been recognized as the first National Park City in America and is just one of three in the world.From breathtaking views, endless opportunities to explore nature and the city's ongoing commitment to preserve and enhance its natural beauty, the title is a celebration of everything the Scenic City has to offer."We've always known how special Chattanoo...  Read More

From TN.gov: The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development reports that unemployment rates fell in 88 of the state’s 95 counties in February. Two counties saw no change, while five experienced an increase.Eighty-four counties recorded unemployment rates below 5%, with the remaining 11 ranging between 5% and 10%. Williamson County had the lowest rate at 2.6%. Cocke County had the high...  Read More

Cleveland City Schools has announced that the contract of Chandler Tygard, Head Football Coach and Head of Football Operations, has not been renewed for the upcoming season.Tygard led the team to a 13-9 record. According to the Chattanooga Times Free Press, he is a candidate for a coaching job in Niceville, Florida....  Read More

From Local 3 News: FBI agents and local police raided Rick Davis Gold and Diamonds on Brainerd Road Wednesday morning, marking the latest legal trouble for the jewelry store owner.Authorities were seen going through suitcases and vehicles on the property, as well as executing a search at Davis’ home on Missionary Ridge. Sky 3 video showed agents sifting through boxes in the driveway while Davis, w...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed the Voyeurism Victims Act into law, expanding protections for individuals who have been recorded without their consent. The new law extends the time victims have to press charges after discovering they were illegally recorded, addressing a gap in the state’s previous statute of limitations.Under the previous law, victims had only one year f...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A bill restricting cell phones in Tennessee schools has been signed into law by Governor Bill Lee.The law requires schools to restrict kids from using electronics during class time.There are exceptions to the no phones in the class rule, like allowing students with disabilities to use them for learning, or a student to use smart devices for a classroom presentation.Districts can...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland is hoping the public can help find the organization's construction director who has gone missing.In a Facebook post, the organization says 45-year-old David Cowan's last known location was tracked as he traveling toward Sweetwater, Tennessee.Cowan is 5’11” tall and weighs around 215 pounds.He was driving a white 2018 Ford F-250 crew cab 4x4.If y...  Read More

From Local 3 News: NASHVILLE (AP) — The nation's largest public utility on Monday promoted one of its top executives to CEO, putting Don Moul in charge of the Tennessee Valley Authority as President Donald Trump has cast renewed attention on the federal entity.The utility announced that its board picked Moul as president and chief executive to replace Jeff Lyash, who said in January that he would ...  Read More

UPDATE: The Cleveland Police Department says they located and arrested the teen driver who ran over an 8-year-old playing soccer this weekend.According to an update to the original Facebook post made on Tuesday, April, 1 at 9:00pm, police arrested the male driver, a 17-year-old, and charged him with the following:Leaving the scene of an accident involving an injuryFelony reckless endangermentWe're...  Read More

A suspect that fled from the Tennessee Highway Patrol after a traffic stop on Saturday, March 29 was successfully tracked down by a Bradley County Sheriff's Office K9.THP troopers initiated the stop in Southwest Bradley County from which the suspect ran. They called for a K9 to help sniff him out when they lost sight.Deputy Payne and K9 Bayard arrived to the scene and began tracking the man, who w...  Read More

UPDATE: Lee University says Cleveland police have the suspect in custody. The man was said previously to have been seen with a machete near campus. They've issued the "all-clear" to students and staff on campus.PREVIOUS STORY: Lee University has asked students to "remain vigilant" as Cleveland police search for a Hispanic male reportedly on foot with a machete.Police say the suspect is wearing a p...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A Rhea County mother says she pulled her son out of school after a violent bullying incident on a school bus, claiming the school has not done enough to ensure his safety.Sydney Williams said her son, Landon, was riding the bus home from Rhea Central Elementary School on March 4, when another child came from the back of the bus, yelling, spitting, and repeatedly punching him.The...  Read More

From TN.gov: Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate has remained steady at 3.7% for six consecutive months and continues to track below the national average, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD).The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in February was 3.7%, the same as it has been each month since September. In February 2024, the rate...  Read More