Jury still being selected in Darryl Roberts murder trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In September 2023, a Baylor alum and Chattanooga businessman was murdered in front of Patten Towers. (more…)
Cracking Down on Distracted Driving
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and today, law enforcement hit the streets for Operation Hands Free—a statewide effort to crack down on distracted drivers and…
Golden Apple Award: Warren Smith, CCS
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Biology is defined as the study of living organisms. It can be one of the more challenging subjects on a 9 grader's schedule, but Warren Smith…
Chattanooga family displaced after Lillian Lane house fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A family is safe after a fire broke out at their home Tuesday afternoon. On April 1, 2025, at 1:15 p.m. crews with the…
DOJ to seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione in CEO murder case, AG Bondi says
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year in New York City. Mangione faces state murder and terrorism…
Arrest made in connection to Grundy County fatal hit and run
UPDATE (4/2/2025): An arrest has been made in connection to the fatal hit-and-run that killed Bobby Dan Green. According to the Grundy County Sheriff's Office, multiple…
Cleveland Berry Street hit and run suspect arrested
UPDATE (4/2/2025): A suspect has been arrested in connection to the hit-and-run incident on Berry Street in Cleveland over the weekend. Cleveland police say they…
Go Fund Me Campaign for East Hamilton graduate who drowned last week
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A Go Fund Me campaign has been set up for an East Hamilton graduate who drowned last week in the Tennessee…
Ahead of Trump's auto tariffs, are U.S. consumers rushing to buy cars?
President Trump's forthcoming tariffs on automobiles threaten to make cars more expensive, and some consumers are responding by heading to dealerships before the levies go into effect. Mr. Trump last week announced a 25% tariff rate on…
Seven-figure gift kickstarts New Women's Athletic Complex at UTC
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) has received a generous seven-figure donation from the Steiner family, a local Chattanooga family with a…
Report says most Hamilton County inmates stay behind bars through the end of their case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Just how many Hamilton County inmates are staying behind bars while awaiting trial? (more…)
Property value notices going out across Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Reappraisal notices have started going out across Hamilton County. (more…)
Veterans Court Offers Second Chance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County is making strides in supporting local veterans who find themselves in the criminal justice system. At today’s Pachyderm Club meeting, Judge Gary Starnes of the…
Walmart Offers Measles Protection Resources
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As measles cases resurface in Tennessee, Walmart and Walgreens Health & Wellness professionals are stepping up to help keep the community safe and informed. Local pharmacists are available for in-store…
Chattanooga rally held in opposition of undocumented student bill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Pressure is mounting before a critical vote tomorrow on a controversial bill. A rally was held over the weekend to protest Senate Bill 8-36. The bill, proposed by Senator…
Three arrested in Murray County following a drug trafficking investigation
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Three Murray County residents have been arrested following recent narcotics investigations by the Murray County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Kevin Langford was arrested after investigators executed a search warrant at his residence. Authorities found…
Two juveniles charged with vandalizing Pikeville church
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two juveniles have been charged after allegedly breaking into a local church. On March 29, 2025, officers with the Pikeville Police Department (PPD) were dispatched to 7 Methodist Street on reports of a vandalism in progress.…
Tennessee Valley Authority names Don Moul as new president & CEO
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors has selected Don Moul as the new President and Chief Executive Officer. Moul will step into his new…
What's Right With Our Schools: Woodsong
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - We are learning more about a school that focuses on the growth of a child through play-based learning in the natural world. What began as a…
Some liquid eggs products recalled as they may include bleach, USDA warns. Here's what to know.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans liquid egg products are under recall because they may include a cleaning solution with bleach, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said. The liquid egg substitutes were recalled by Cargill…
Bradley County K9 unit tracks down fleeing suspect
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Bradley County K9 Unit assisted in the capture of a fleeing suspect. The suspect fled from a traffic stop…
Two Civil War sites in Hamilton County to receive funding for preservation
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Wars Commission has awarded grants to preserve key Civil War battlefield sites in Hamilton County. This funding is part…
Grundy County man arrested for setting fire to Palmer Market
PALMER, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Grundy County man has been arrested and charged with arson after setting fire to a local convenience store. On March 29,…
Authorities Investigate Death Near I-75 Entrance Ramp
GORDON COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - On Sunday, around 8:27 a.m., a truck driver discovered a body near an empty minivan on the northbound entrance ramp of Interstate 75 at Exit 320. Deputy sheriffs and Fire-Rescue personnel arrived on the scene…