UPDATE: Sheriff's Office identifies man shot in Sept 4 officer-involved shooting
It took the three agencies more than a month to release even the name of the victim in the last officer involved shooting by Chattanooga Police.
Man arrested in 2 overnight deaths in Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Two women have been shot to death at two different homes in Huntsville, Alabama, and a man has been arrested in connection with both overnight killings.
UPDATE: EPB says 1% of customers without power
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As of noon on Tuesday, EPB says 1% of customers are still experiencing power outages following the overnight wind and rain. EPB also says the SmartGrid helped 32,000 customers experience little to no impact from the…
Tennessee lawmaker's campaign pays for 2,000 rounds of ammo
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Republican congressional candidate in Tennessee spent campaign funds to cover the cost of 2,000 rounds of machine gun ammunition from his personal stockpile.
Irma leaves at least 2 dead in Georgia, 1 in South Carolina
ATLANTA (AP) - The remnants of Hurricane Irma forced Atlanta's international airport - one of the world's busiest - to cancel nearly 200 flights early Tuesday. The storm claimed at least two lives in Georgia and one in South Carolina.
Grant from Alabama governor to create jobs in Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, Ala. (WDEF) -- Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has announced a $190,422 Community Development Block grant to help create jobs in Bridgeport.
Five arrested in Cleveland heroin bust
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Cleveland Police Department says agents seized 50 grams of heroin in a bust last Friday.
Deer Strikes Motorcyclist
A motorcyclist has died after police say he was knocked off his bike when a deer ran in front of him and then struck by a tractor-trailer.
Happinest Wildlife Rehab
A local organization helps sick and injured wildlife with rehabilitation.
Salvation Army Teams Prepare for Storm Relief
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services Teams are getting ready to respond to Irma's aftermath. This afternoon the organization's specialized equipment and trained personnel from across our state gathered in Chattanooga. They loaded up supplies in their…
Driving Safely During Windy Conditions
TENNESSEE VALLEY - Driving could become a lot more difficult for many Tennessee Valley drivers the next couple of days. With what is left of Irma rolling in, driving conditions will be far from ideal until the storm moves out. With…
East Ridge Budgetel Inn offers free rooms for Florida evacuees
An East Ridge hotel manager is stepping up and helping 350 Florida residents who had to flee because of Irma.
Erlanger treats 133 at IRONMAN event
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF) – A total of 133 patients were treated by Erlanger’s event medicine specialists at the IRONMAN. This was a sharp decline from last year’s 611 patients treated mostly for heat-related illness and less than 200 patients treated during…
CCA Awards
The Center for Creative Arts school has received a number of awards in the recent past.
Hamilton County Schools Plan Two-Hour Delay Tuesday Morning
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County Schools plan to operate on a two-hour delay Tuesday morning, September 12th, due to weather. These areas are due to expect high winds and heavy rains associated with the remnants of Hurricane Irma. Child…
Dalton Police Seek Man Wanted In Cologne Theft
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - The Dalton Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man who stole more than $200 worth of cologne from an area store. Police are hoping someone will recognize the shoplifter from surveillance pictures, or…
Chattanooga Firefighters Recognized with "Three Stars of Tennessee" Award
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga firefighters that responded to the Woodmore Bus Crash on November 21, 2016 were recognized for their efforts today by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security. The recognition is normally reserved for one first…
Ironman 70.3 World Championship Weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Ironman 70.3 world championship wraps up in Chattanooga Sunday.
Barn fire visible from Highway 341
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A barn catches fire in Walker County leaving many things inside destroyed.
Florida family shelters in Chattanooga during Irma
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As we're keeping a watchful eye on Irma, so are many Florida evacuees concerned of what devastation the hurricane will leave behind.
Governor Deal declared state of emergency for all of Georgia
GEORGIA (WDEF) -- Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has expanded the state of emergency to all 159 counties - that adds an additional 65 counties.
Early morning fire on 3rd Avenue
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a house fire early Sunday morning on 3rd Avenue.
Hamilton County Schools to close two hours early Monday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Schools plan to open as scheduled on Monday morning, September 11th.
5 Red Cross shelters in Tennessee ahead of Irma's arrival
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The American Red Cross has opened five shelters in Tennessee ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Irma.