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More to the Story with Staley: Beaver Problems
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Maybe you remember that skit on "Saturday Night Live" from many years ago. Chris Farley's skit on "living in a van down by the…
CVMS teacher named finalist for Georgia Teacher of the Year
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga Valley Middle School teacher is named one of the finalists for the 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Katie Stewart is one of ten…
Creative Discovery Museum brings new exhibit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Creative Discovery Museum is opening a new exhibit called Treehouse Adventure. It is now open to the public, just in time for spring break. They…
Police searching for shooting suspect in DeKalb County
UPDATE: Police are searching for two suspects in a white Chevrolet Impala, according to DeKalb County Daily News. It happened on County Road 68, near the Northeast Alabama Community College. Officers are telling residents to stay in their homes at…
Palm weaving workshops join faith, culture for Palm Sunday
By GIOVANNA DELL'ORTO Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As new volunteers kept streaming into the Church of the Incarnation, Reynaldo Hidalgo prepped fresh palm fronds for them to weave into elaborate designs that will be blessed at services on Palm…
Man accused of shooting 3 people, wounded by trooper
HARRIMAN, Tenn. (AP) — A man who had just bonded out of jail shot three people, killing one, at a body shop in East Tennessee before law enforcement officers arrived and shot him, authorities said. A female called police Thursday…
Chen Pleads Not Guilty; Trial Not Likely Until Next Year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Jason Chen was back in court this morning for his arraignment hearing. (more…)
TECH BYTE: Tips For Dodging Online Dating Scams
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Many people these days are turning to online dating to find their perfect match. There are ways you can do it safely without getting…
East Hamilton Softball Edges Soddy Daisy 3-2
Soddy Daisy, TN -(WDEF-TV) In a battle of district leaders on Thursday, the East Hamiliton softball team held on to edge Soddy Daisy 3-2 at Soddy Daisy High…
CFC Ready For Preseason to Turn Into Regular Season
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CFC crank up their 15th season of soccer in chattanooga this weekend. The Boys in Blue will host Gold Star FC Detroit at 3pm Saturday at Fort Finley. It has been a long preseason for CFC since they…
Boyd Soccer Opens District Play with 5-0 Win Over Silverdale
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Boyd Buchanan soccer looked pretty strong in their district opener on Thursday afternoon at Boyd Buchanan. The Bucs posted a 5-0 win over rival Silverdale.
Funerals set for 3 of the Nashville school shooting victims
By TRAVIS LOLLER and ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Funeral arrangements were disclosed Thursday for one of the adults and two of the children who were killed in this week's school shooting in Nashville, as the grieving…
Facts and Figures For 87th Edition of the Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Facts and figures for the Masters: Tournament: The 87th Masters Tournament. Dates: April 6-9. Site: Augusta National Golf Club. Length: 7,545 yards. Par: 36-36—72. Purse: To be announced ($15 million in 2022). Field: 89 players (seven…
Braves Starter Max Fried Injured in Atlanta's Opening Day Victory Over Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Atlanta Braves overcame the early exit of NL Cy Young Award runner-up Max Fried because of a bad leg Thursday with four hits by Travis d’Arnaud and three errors by Washington shortstop CJ Abrams during a 7-2 victory…
Bama Basketball Star Brandon Miller Turning Pro
Alabama All-American forward Brandon Miller is heading to the NBA after displaying versatile talent and athleticism in a lone season of college ball that was blemished by revelations he was present at a fatal shooting in January near campus. ESPN first reported…
Donald Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime
By MICHAEL R. SISAK, ERIC TUCKER, COLLEEN LONG and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press A Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict Donald Trump on charges involving payments made…
Chattanooga wet weather facility advances
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Shimmick Construction announced today that they expect to be awarded a major upcoming project in our area. It is the fourth phase of a wet weather facility…
Chen Pleads Not Guilty; Trial Not Likely Until Next Year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Jason Chen was back in court this morning for his arraignment hearing. (more…)
Red Bank man faces two counts of attempted murder
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Red Bank man is facing charges of attempted murder from an incident that involved shots fired. Red Bank Police arrested 39-year-old Alan Reid Uptain on Wednesday.…
Parents Hold Prayer Vigil at CCS in Honor of Nashville Shooting Victims
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In the wake of the Nashville school shooting that left six dead including three children, local parents are coming together…
Court dismisses civil rights claims against Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Federal Court has dismissed all ten Civil Rights claims against the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. The Federal Court made this…
Collegedale Police hold school intruder drill
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Collegedale Police Department participated in a school intruder drill Thursday morning at Woltever Creek Elementary School. This drill was meant to train the faculty and students how…
Man charged with reckless endangerment and driving in Chattanooga
Chattanooga police investigated a road rage incident. It happened, Wednesday March 28th on Bonny Oaks. Investigators believe 26 year old Michael Miller-Seale shot into another car. Officers seized a rifle, ammunition, methamphetamine, and paraphernalia. Charges against him include reckless endangerment…
Chattanooga Fire Dept. quickly extinguishes Smoothie King fire
Video Courtesy: Ryan Capetz via YouTube. HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A portion of Highway 153 in Hixson was temporarily shut down Wednesday. The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a fire at the Smoothie…
State hands out water funds to communities from Spring City to South Pittsburg
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is handing out more money form the American Rescue Plan fund. There are 43 grants across the state meant for handling drinking, waste and storm water. “These grants will…
Golden Apple: Stephanie Elgin, Harrison Elementary
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Computers are part of every classroom these days. Keeping all that tech running smoothly is no small task. Thankfully, Harrison Elementary has Stephanie Elgin. For providing…
School threats in Red Bank and Dade County
RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) - A day after the school shooting in Nashville, local investigators have looked into separate incidents in our own schools. A school resource deputy…
Mayor Wamp announces growth plan for Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp announces their first growth plan for unincorporated areas. It basically will guide any future annexation for cities in…
Blood Donation Drive to Honor Child Who Survived Rare Disease
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A young boy has had to fight through a lot of adversity throughout his young life. (more…)
What's Right With Our Schools: Nolan Elementary's Laura Dowd
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN (WDEF) - A lifelong love of reading can begin with a good librarian. Nolan Elementary School certainly has one. In fact, Laura Dowd is…
McCallie Students Give Annual Easter Meal Donation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Students at McCallie School gave back to the community today. (more…)
Storms Slam Flat Rock; Other Parts of Tennessee Valley
UPDATE: The National Weather Service in Huntsville confirmed an EF-1 tornado struck the Flat Rock area Saturday morning.…
Virus spreading throughout Hamilton County causes 2 Chattanooga schools to close
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An illness is spreading throughout Chattanooga Schools. But it's not Covid or the Flu. So, what is it? Boyd Buchanan…
Chester Frost boat ramp reopens
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The boat ramp at Chester Frost Park officially reopened this morning. Hamilton County Parks and Recreation says the ramp had been closed since February for much-needed…
Red Bank Middle School student charged for possession of taser
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Red Bank Middle School student brought a taser to school on Friday, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. They…
New Future Ready Institute Announced at Tyner
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County students will have a new educational opportunity moving forward. (more…)
Chester Frost boat ramp reopens tomorrow
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Parks and Recreation announced that the Chester Frost boat ramp is reopening Friday morning. It will open March 24 at sunrise. The Chester Frost Park boat ramp at Chickamauga Lake has been closed…
Deputies look for two suspects in overnight shooting in Bradley County
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County deputies are looking for a pair of suspects in an overnight shooting. They say it happened just before 2 AM in the 1900 block of Lois Street SE. Deputies found a male victim in…
Bradley County father charged, arrested following child's drowning
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Law enforcement officers arrested a man Monday for the death of his child back in September. A Bradley County Grand Jury indicted David Carroll Jr. for aggravated child neglect and criminally negligent homicide. [caption id="attachment_1273968"…
Bradley County marks Bearettes Day
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - This is Bearettes Day in Bradley County. The County Commission made it official this morning with a proclamation honoring the Bradley County women's basketball team for…
Bradley County detectives arrest man for aggravated robbery
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bradley County detectives said that on Wednesday, they arrested a man who was wanted for an aggravated robbery. Bradley County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested Izak Sensibaugh,…
Cleveland man assists in Oscar-winning Avatar film
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local man recently assisted Avatar: The Way of Water in winning an Oscar. Ben Murphy is an alum to Cleveland High School. On Sunday, the new Avatar film won an Oscar for Best Visual…
Woman killed in Bradley County wreck, THP says
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A vehicle crash took the life of one woman in Bradley County on Wednesday. According to a report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), two vehicles were involved in…
Cleveland City Schools considers changing school start times
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland City Schools (CCS) announced that they are considering changing their school start times. They will be sending an email to staff and families that will include a survey. In that survey, you can give input…
Formulated Solutions brings over 500 new jobs to Bradley County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Governor Bill Lee, Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and Formulated Solutions Cleveland announced a recent acquisition by Formulated Solutions of a former…
Over 500 New Jobs Coming to Bradley County
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Cleveland and Bradley County have announced another major economic project is coming to their area. (more…)
Cleveland High School's wrestling team makes history
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland High School made history over the weekend. The school's boys' and girls' wrestling teams won both the duals and traditional TSSAA Class AA State Tournament. Officials said this is the first time this has…
Bradley County booster club concession manager indicted for theft
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County Grand Jury indicted an employee of the Bradley Central High School Band Booster Club. They said the concession manager misappropriated over $2,000 from…
In-Home caregiver charged in TennCare fraud case
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - An in-home caregiver has been accused of TennCare fraud in in Bradley County. The Bradley County Grand Jury indicted Lauren Young on a charge of theft over…
From The Archives: Honoring Cleveland's Rhyne Howard
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Bradley County Commission started the ball rolling this week on honoring a local sports hero. They passed a proposal to rename a stretch of South Lee Highway after…
Collegedale police arrest driver of stolen vehicle
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The driver of a stolen vehicle was arrested by Collegedale Police on Monday. The individual faces multiple charges. Police said they were notified that the vehicle was entering Collegedale on Lee Highway. The vehicle was coming…
Bradley County Commission honors WNBA player Rhyne Howard
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County Commission voted today to honor a local role model. The item discussed today would name a portion of South Lee Highway…
Revival fire spreads from Asbury to Lee University
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thousands of people are flooding to Wilmore, Kentucky, to attend an ongoing chapel service. But what started in Kentucky has now made its way…
Local Salvation Army sheltered over 300 from freezing temperatures
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland's Salvation Army sheltered 312 guests from freezing temperatures between November 1 and January 19. The Salvation Army said case management is also available to people in need…
Increase in illness causes schools to close Friday
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland City Schools and Bradley County Schools announced in a press release that they will be closed on Friday. The press release stated the reason is because of an increased amount of illness throughout the…
Man arrested after road rage hit-and-run
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A road rage incident resulted in a crash and a man fleeing the scene. The Bradley County Sheriff's Office says they found and arrested the man shortly after. Earl Dockery was driving a Dodge Charger when…
Cleveland Teacher Named Extraordinary Educator
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local teacher earned national recognition, being named a 2023 Extraordinary Educator. Amanda Price teaches at Taylor Elementary School in Cleveland, Tennessee. She is the only teacher in Tennessee to receive the recognition this year,…
200 children attend GNTC's Kids STEM Festival
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) hosted a Kids STEM Festival on Thursday at their Whitfield Murray Campus. This is the second festival of its kind held by the college. [caption…
Dalton Police searching for missing man
UPDATE (3/22/23): Dalton Police said Napier has contacted the police department. He is no longer considered missing, and he is safe. EARLIER: DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dalton Police Department is searching…
One injured in Whitfield County commercial fire
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Whitfield County Fire Department said there was a commercial structure fire on Saturday night. They said the fire was behind station one on Roland Hills Drive. One person was inside the building when…
Gibbs Gives Back to Hometown Foundation
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - A superstar running back who is set to realize his dreams is giving back to his hometown. (more…)
Dalton officers presented with life-saving award
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dalton Police Department honored three officers with a Life Saving Award. The officers earned the award after their life-saving actions on December 12. Lieutenant Michael Houck, Officer…
Unmarked, white blimp sighting in Dalton area
(Video credits to Debbie Fleming) DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- With the increase in balloon-like objects over North America, people showed concern after seeing an unmarked blimp over the Dalton area today. From a…
Dalton Police searching for woman who committed theft from bank
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Dalton Police are searching for a woman who stole $7,000 from a bank. The woman used stolen bank information and a fake ID to commit the theft. Police said the theft occurred on November 30,…
Dalton Police searching for runaway teen
UPDATE: The Dalton Police Department says they have located Elizabeth Greenlee, and that she is safe. DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dalton Police Department is searching for a teen who ran away…
Murray County man found guilty of aggravated assault, family violence
CHATSWORTH, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Murray County jury found a man guilty of aggravated assault at a medical clinic. They sentenced Donald Bradly Holcomb, 58, to 20 years in prison and…
Dalton man guilty of child rape
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Whitfield County jury has found a Dalton man guilty of raping a six-year-old child. William Gilberto Gaspar-Mateo, 37, showed no remorse according to Judge…
Woman Dies of Injuries from Whitfield Fire
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- There is a tragic update to a house fire that occurred in Whitfield County last month. A family member has told News 12 that Tammy Cantrell has passed away from her injuries from a fire…
Gov. Kemp Announces Plan to Fully Fund HOPE Scholarship
GEORGIA (WDEF) - $61.5 million dollars of Governor Kemp's budget proposal will be dedicated to revamping the Georgia HOPE Scholarship. For the past decade, the HOPE scholarship…
Whitfield County Dispatcher Killed in Car Accident
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Whitfield County E-911 dispatcher was killed in a car accident early Wednesday morning. Haley Cunningham of Calhoun crashed on I-75 close to 4 a.m., according to the GSP. She was 28 years old. The…
Puppies Take Flight to their New Homes
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- On Tuesday, 11 rescue puppies flew to their new homes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The puppies were previously located at the Whitfield County Animal Shelter, according to…
Dalton Woman Charged with Murder for 2022 Homicide Involvement
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The woman involved in a March 2022 homicide was arrested on Friday, Dalton Police Department says. Kyera Deshae Betton, 21, is being charged with murder and aggravated…
Whitfield County Man Found Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A man was found guilty on Friday of involuntary manslaughter from an incident in 2020. Mitchell Dion Morgan, 58, caused a wreck resulting in a man's death, documents…
New Solar Production Facilities to Create Jobs in Georgia
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- New Qcells facilities in Northwest Georgia will bring over 2,500 new jobs to the area, Governor Kemp announced on Wednesday. The company will be doubling their production in Georgia. Qcells is a solar module manufacturing facility.…
Town of Cohutta discusses destroyed police center
COHUTTA, Georgia (WDEF) -- Cohutta leaders are discussing the future of their police department tonight after a large fire destroyed their Police Services Center last month. Right now, officers…
Cohutta Police Cracking Down on Police Station Trespassers
COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF)- The Cohutta Police Department has a warning for the public.…
Whitfield County Sheriff's Office Suicide Policy
UPDATE: Attempted suicide calls are handled on a case-by-case basis according to a statement from the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office and should be handled by medical personnel. Rodney East plans to attend the Commissioners Meeting to voice his concerns about the…
