CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) has received a $1.46 million grant through the Tennessee Department of Transportation's (TDOT) IMPROVE Transit Investment Grant program. CARTA says the grants will accelerate the development of mobility hubs, enhance…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- LIFE FORCE Air Medical is recognizing Flight Paramedic Robert Berger as he retires following more than 30 years of service. Erlanger says that over the last three decades,…
LAFAYETTE, GA. (WDEF) - A North Georgia singer with decades of experience is gaining national attention after a strong showing on the first season of the CBS music competition “The Road.”…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A restaurant on Chattanooga’s North Shore has closed its doors for good. According to a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page, Taconooga shut down on December 26th. …
HAMILTON COUNTY -- Take a listen to the East Ridge Middle School Pioneers sing at the courthouse where they spread holiday cheer. This…
DUNLAP, Tenn. -- A man has been charged following a vehicle and foot pursuit in Dunlap on Christmas Day. On December 25 around 2 p.m., Dunlap Police Officers attempted to stop a white Ford…
HAMILTON COUNTY -- Join us at Prime News at 7 to meet this week's Pet of the Week: Zeke! Zeke did not get the memo that he is 10! You’re only as old as you feel, and Zeke said…
GILMER COUNTY -- The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) is searching for 40-year-old convicted felon Terry Franklin Turner. Turner is a convicted felon and has an active arrest warrant for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, according…
HAMILTON COUNTY -- The Town of Walden will close the W Road on Thursday, January 1, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. This closure will allow for community road clean-up, according to the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A battle is brewing in Bradley County over a proposed new hospital. Vitruvian Health, who operates the Bradley Medical Center, has posted a petition opposing Parkridge's plans to open a freestanding emergency room in Cleveland. They argue…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Dallas Bay Fire and Rescue responded to a residential fire last night at 8 PM. Residents reported they heard popping noises coming from the breaker…
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Blount County is mourning the death of Blount County Sheriff's Office Deputy Justin Mowery who was killed in the line of duty. He died from a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Late Sunday night , multiple law enforcement agencies were in Sequatchie County after a suspect shot a Chattanooga PD officer at the 5500 block of Highway 153 in Hixson…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Virtual reality technology continues to grow beyond its gaming roots as device use expands into broader entertainment and media experiences. Industry reports project that the global VR…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Holiday Christmas Lights Train is a seasonal evening excursion offered by the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in Chattanooga from December 26, 2025, through January 11, 2026 This relaxed after‑Christmas experience…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- We're learning more about a shooting Christmas morning that left a toddler in critical condition. Walker County Sheriff…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Even though Christmas has passed, shoppers returned to the mall Monday, taking advantage of post-holiday sales and exploring bargains across stores. From the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A longtime Northshore restaurant has suddenly closed its doors. Taconooga announced on its Facebook…
APISON, Tenn. -- Firefighters responded to an outbuilding fire on Huckabee Trail in Apison on Christmas Day. An outbuilding caught fire and collapsed prior to firefighters arrival, according to the Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department. They say crews worked to…
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks moved slightly lower in midday Friday trading as investors returned from the Christmas holiday. Trading is expected to be light. The S&P 500 index was down 0.1% as of 12:15…
The day after Christmas is often a holiday for many people, prompting questions about whether retailers and services such as banks and the stock market are open on Dec. 26. The…
A federal judge's ruling clears the way for Hawaii to include cruise ship passengers in a new tourist tax to help pay for the impacts of climate change, a levy set to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Child Life team visited every patient room at Children's Hospital at Erlanger on Christmas Eve. In all, 98 patients were visited. They brought the holiday magic to the youngest of patients.…
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Rhea County Sheriffs Department announced on Christmas the passing of former Rhea County Sheriff, Ola Harris. Harris served as Sheriff for two terms in 1968 to…