Watch George H.W. Bush campaigning in Chattanooga & Dalton
See how President George H.W. Bush looked and sounded at a couple of campaign stops in our area in 1992.
15 year olds charged with murder in Georgia Mountains
Accused of killing a man in Morgantown in Fannin County.
Law Enforcement and hospital warn of a fatal wreck emergency in our area
Fatalities are up this year and we've seen 12 more just in the last two weeks.
Whitwell community coming together to fund championship rings
WHITWELL, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's like Drake says, cause they've got a really big team and they need some really nice rings. The citizens of Whitwell are making that happen for the class A football state champions. Time stood still…
Rock City supports local welder by adding new piece in the Enchanted Garden of Lights
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF) - Rock City is supporting a local welder by adding a new piece in the Enchanted Garden of Lights. If you are heading to see the Christmas lights at Rock City in the next few days, it…
Grundy student cited to court over fight video this morning
COALMONT, Tennessee (WDEF) - A fight video circulating around Grundy County on Wednesday has led to citations against two students. The video shows a student punching another student in the cafeteria at Grundy County High while other students watched. Sheriff…
HES looking for suspect who threw puppy from a moving van
3 month old suffered a broken leg
Russia warns of "retaliation" for U.S. bailing on nuclear treaty
Last Updated Dec 5, 2018 7:41 AM EST MOSCOW -- Russian officials on Wednesday warned of "retaliation" to the U.S. decision to walk out of a key arms treaty U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced at a NATO meeting Tuesday…
Turkey seeks arrest of Saudi crown prince allies in Khashoggi killing
ISTANBUL -- A Turkish prosecutor has demanded that arrest warrants be issued against two Saudi nationals close to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a Turkish source close to the investigation said Wednesday. Khashoggi,…
Low bar for success in talks to ease Yemen's vicious civil war
CAIRO -- Yemen's warring parties will meet in Sweden this week for another attempt at talks aimed at halting their catastrophic 3-year-old war, but there are few incentives for major compromises, and the focus is likely to be on firming…
CPD: Two ATM skimmers found
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are urging the public to carefully inspect any ATM's before using them this holiday season. CPD found skimming devices on two ATMs in the Chattanooga area Tuesday. They say the criminals added a piece…
Free 6 hour flu shot clinic in Red Bank
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) - You have 6 hours from Noon to 6pm to get a free flu shot in Red Bank. The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department will operate a drive-through clinic at the old Bi-Lo at 4825 Dayton Boulevard,…
George Soros-funded university forced out of Hungary
Hungary's far-right government has forced a United States-accredited university founded by the philanthropist George Soros out of the country, the college said Monday. The school, Central European University, called it "a dark day for Europe and a dark day for…
World's first baby born to woman using uterus from deceased donor
This Dec. 15, 2017, photo shows the baby girl born to a woman with a uterus transplanted from a deceased donor. Courtesy Dr. Wellington Andraus via AP LONDON — Brazilian doctors are reporting the world's first baby born to a…
Strong earthquake hits South Pacific on "Ring of Fire"
Last Updated Dec 5, 2018 2:00 AM EST WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- A powerful earthquake that struck in the southern Pacific Ocean on Wednesday sent jitters around the region after authorities warned of possible tsunamis, but there were no initial…
The Voice of the Lookouts recalls former President Bush's first pitch
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It was an exhibition game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Baltimore Orioles at the new Lookouts stadium on April 1, 2000. Cal Ripken Jr. was there, and so was Ken Griffey, Jr. And, to start…
Republicans win two state runoffs in Georgia
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Two republicans easily won runoffs on Tuesday in Georgia. Both races were very close in November. But both Brad Raffensperger and Chuck Eaton won the cabinet level races with around 54% of the vote. Raffensperger will take…
Two Chattanoogans remember working for George H.W. Bush
Both Todd Gardenhire and Doug Fisher worked as advance men for the elder Bush in the 1980s.
Ford, Volkswagen in talks to build VWs at US Ford plants
Volkswagen is also considering building their own electric vehicle factory in the U.S.
Volunteer firefighters rallying around one of their own who lost home in fire
Volunteer firefighters in Dade County are rallying around one of their own, who lost everything in a house fire.
Golden Apple: Arianna Gladney
A Brainerd High School teacher serves as a role model for her kids, and works hard to motivate them. That's earned her a Golden Apple Award.
Chattanooga Football Club staying at Finley Stadium
CFC will stay on familiar ground for their opening year of competition with a new pro soccer team in town.
Police investigate Cedar Hill shooting this morning
Man shot in the leg around 7:30 on 14th Avenue.
Scam Warning: You could help online thefts if you fall for this
McMinn County Sheriff Joe Guy warns about "Shipping Agent" pitches