5 people hospitalized after SUV semi truck collision in Bradley County
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- 5 people are in the hospital after an SUV collided with a semi truck. Crews with the Cleveland Fire Department…
CDOT begins milling and paving portions of Wilcox Boulevard
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drivers who travel on Wilcox Boulevard can expect to see roadwork for the next few weeks. The milling and paving process for portions…
4 years after Capitol attack, Jan. 6 cases hang in the balance with Trump pardons on the horizon
While Congress meets Monday to count the Electoral College votes and affirm President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 election, the roughly 1,500 people accused of storming the Capitol four years ago will be focused on what…
Neighbors' reactions to a home damaged in a serious car crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – After Green Shift companies were dispatched to the 2600 block of Waterhaven Drive following initial reports of an explosion on Saturday…
GOCU's Atlanta Skyline building honors President Carter with a mural
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – As President Jimmy Carter is laid to rest this coming week, Georgia’s Own Credit Union has returned its mural honoring him to the Downtown Atlanta skyline. The brightly lit mural…
East Chattanooga home damaged in serious car crash
UPDATE: We have just been informed that a babysitter and three small children were in the house at the time of this incident. They were not injured. Firefighters…
After over 30 years of service CPD Executive Chief Halbert retires
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has announced that after 30 years of service, Executive Chief Jerome Halbert is retiring from the department. Chief Halbert’s career began in 1993,…
Park Creek Elementary School Takes a Step Toward Sustainability with Controlled Burn to Restore Local Ecosystem
Park Creek Elementary School in Dalton recently took an important step toward sustainability. The school conducted a controlled burn in…
Jimmy Carter’s flag-draped casket is on its way to Atlanta
PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — Jimmy Carter ‘s long public goodbye began Saturday in Georgia, with the 39th U.S. president’s flag-draped casket rolling through his tiny hometown and past his boyhood farmhouse on its way to Atlanta, where…
Experts raise awareness on Winter preparation
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- With Cold Weather coming into the Tennessee Valley, experts are urging folks to prepare for the winter. "We have two storms back to back the first taking…
Chattanooga Fire Department responds to dryer fire on South Moore Road
UPDATE (1/3/2025): South Moore Road is reopen for traffic. BRAINERD, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Residents at a South Moore Road home made it out unharmed after a dryer…
Surgeon General calls for cancer risk warning on beverages with alcohol
The U.S. surgeon general has issued an advisory calling for a warning about the risk of cancer to be included on alcoholic beverages. "Given the conclusive evidence on the cancer risk from alcohol consumption and the Office of the Surgeon…
GA Department of Public Safety searching for hit-and-run suspect
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Authorities are searching for a hit-and-run suspect in Cohutta, Georgia, who injured two male juveniles on skateboards. At 7:27 p.m., December 30, 2024, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) troopers responded to…
Prescribed burn taking place near Park Creek Elementary School
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- A prescribed burn will take place near Park Creek Elementary School over the weekend. On January 4, 2025, residents who live near the elementary school can expect to see smoke throughout…
Hamilton County deputies arrest juvenile after early morning pursuit
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) arrested a juvenile after a pursuit on I-75 and I-24 early Friday morning. At 1:50 a.m., January 3, 2025, deputies responded to…
New Year's resolutions often don't last. Here's why they fail and how to keep them, according to an expert.
Working up your list of resolutions for the new year? Studies show most New Year's resolutions are bound to fail, so we asked an expert how to make the most of your 2025 goals. How long…
Apple to pay $95 million to settle claims it used Siri to eavesdrop on customers
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a civil lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other trendy devices. The proposed…
JetBlue fined $2 million by feds for "chronic flight delays"
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Friday announced a $2 million fine against JetBlue for "operating multiple chronically delayed flights," marking the first such penalty by the federal agency. Airlines are prohibited from offering unrealistic…
Rhea County Sheriff's Department uncover illegal gambling operation
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Rhea County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) has launched a targeted initiative to stop illegal…
CPD investigates homicide at an abandoned apartment complex
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened at an abandoned multi-unit complex in the 2600 block of Glenwood Parkway. Early…
Chattanooga Zoo Family Welcomes Boysenberry the Sloth
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the new year is already off to a fast start, a very slow animal is joining the Chattanooga Zoo family. Starting this week, visitors…
Residents want change after repeated Moore Road crashes damage homes
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Applications open for new city center banner designs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- If you’re a creative at heart, there’s a chance for you to show off your passion for all Chattanoogans to see! (more…)
Post-Holiday Fire Hazard: Experts Warn About the Dangers of Dry Christmas Trees
After the holiday season, Christmas trees can pose a serious fire risk. In fact, more than one-third of Christmas tree-related home fires happen in January, according to the National Fire Protection Association. As the holiday decorations come down, experts are…
