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Town’s only barber retiring after 72 years cutting hair
GLENWOOD, Wis. (KARE) - A Wisconsin mainstay is hanging up his clippers. After cutting hair in Glenwood for more than seven decades, Norm Hagen announced his retirement. Many people said they will miss the 92-year-old. Maybe it was inevitable that he’d become part of Glenwood’s history. It’s been...
Suspects remain on run after chase in Marion County leads to deputy patrol car rollover
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. — A police chase that began near a Marion County church ended in Chattanooga with both the suspects' car and deputy's patrol car rolled over. No one was seriously hurt, but the suspects remain on the run, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Department. The incident...
Chattanooga Burger Week Crowns Winner Of The Best Burger Of Burger Week
The fourth annual Chattanooga Burger Week presented by the Tennessee Beef Industry Council has come to a close. Twenty-six of Chattanooga’s best restaurants featured a burger of their choice for only $7 from April 15-21. Participating restaurants served over 10,000+ burgers throughout the week and fought hard to prove that theirs is the best.
Chattanooga Police adding speed signs to Hixson Pike after crash
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Police Department has begun placing speed signs on Hixson Pike in an effort to persuade drivers to slow down. The sign collects data on traffic patterns so that CPD knows where to patrol to enforce safe driving. This follows the serious four-vehicle crash...
TWRA to restock lakes in Fountain City, Maryville for summer fishing
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Just in time for summer, the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency has announced plans to restock channel catfish in five community fishing lakes in Tennessee, including in Fountain City and Maryville. The restocking will take place in late April at Greenbelt Lake in Maryville, Fountain City Lake in Knoxville, Cameron Brown Lake […]
Another Chattanooga Road Ruined By Our Genius Leaders - And Response
Well, the city has decided to ruin yet another road with their ridiculous bicycle lanes. This time it is Central Avenue between McCallie Avenue and Main Street. Someone in their infinite wisdom decided we needed to take this busy 4-lane road with a two way left turn lane and turn it into a two lane road with bicycle lanes on each side that are big enough that you could drive a bus in. I can probably count on one hand how many bicycles I have seen on this section of Central Avenue in the last five years.
East Tennessee's Whiskey Week Showcases Chattanooga Cuisine And Spirits
The Tennessee Whiskey Trail is hosting its second annual “Whiskey Week” this May and taking the celebration statewide, including a week of events and promotions paying homage to Tennessee’s spirits, cuisine and culture in East Tennessee. East Tennessee’s Whiskey Week will take place from May 3-11, packed...
Thursday Throwback: Harry Thornton
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — We’ve seen a lot of characters come through our doors over the last 70 years. But none could grab your attention more than Harry Thornton. He was a radio DJ, turned wrestling announcer, who eventually invented local morning television. Harry knew how to push...
Chattanooga Parks seeks community help to combat vandalism at Wheland Foundry Trailhead
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors says graffiti and destruction of property is something the Wheland Foundry Trailhead faces often. Now, they are asking the community to help maintain the areas that have been affected. "We sometimes get up to two or three calls a week for vandalism,"...
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