Family, Sheriff pleading with public to help with search of missing man
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF)- It’s been two weeks since anyone has seen Tim McSears. (more…)
Expert witness at center of debate in upcoming Roberts trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The man soon to face trial in the murder of a Chattanooga businessman was back in court Friday afternoon. (more…)
Groundbreaking held for 16 sober living apartments
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The return to sober living will become easier for some recovering addicts. The Council for Drug and Alcohol Abuse Services (CADAS) held a groundbreaking for…
Dunlap wreck claims life of driver, injures passenger
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A wreck in Dunlap Thursday claimed the life of one and injured another. On March 20, 2025 at 3:38 p.m., the Dunlap Fire Department…
TVA workers rescued from Raccoon Mountain's pump storage facility
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two TVA workers had to be rescued from Raccoon Mountain's pump storage facility. On Friday, March 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) were dispatched to the pump storage facility. According…
TBI charges man with Especially Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has charged a man in relation to a child sexual exploitation case. TBI special agents arrested Michael Williford back in October of 2024.…
Bradley County deputy reunites with woman he rescued from fire
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) recently welcomed a survivor back for a reunion with the first responder who helped save her…
GBI takes over investigation into Chattooga County commissioner
CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- An investigation into a northwest Georgia official has taken another twist. The case involves the head of…
London's Heathrow Airport to resume some flights after fire causes "significant power outage"
London's Heathrow Airport —…
Southwest Airlines flight almost takes off from taxiway rather than runway at Orlando airport
A Southwest Airlines flight almost took off from a taxiway, rather than a runway, at Orlando International Airport in Florida on Thursday before an air traffic controller stopped the plane, officials said. Southwest Flight 3278 had been cleared for takeoff…
Chattanooga Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival welcomes local favorites and new businesses
Joshua Hyde with Miss Griffin's Footlong Hotdogs shows off some of their featured items at the Chattanooga Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Food Truck and…
Walk with Goats, Sheep, and Pigs at Audubon Acres
Looking for a fun, family-friendly activity? The Chattanooga Audubon Society invites you to take a walk with goats, sheep, or even a pig along the scenic trails at Audubon Acres. This unique experience lets families stroll along the Sarah Key…
CHATT Foundation Hosts Job Fair for the Homeless
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The CHATT Foundation hosted a job fair today aimed at empowering the homeless and offering them a fresh start. The event featured representatives from…
Mother and Daughter, Erlanger Doctors Together
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This week, medical students across the country are finding out where they’ll begin their residency training as part of Match Week, a major milestone in their…
Hidden Danger in Downtown Soil
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Downtown Chattanooga is facing a hidden threat, dangerous levels of lead in the soil. Recent studies have uncovered alarming concentrations, raising health concerns for those who live,…
Board meets to discuss Education Freedom Scholarship implementation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The implementation of school vouchers in Tennessee was at the center of a long discussion Thursday. (more…)
Plane crash kills two at Lafayette airport
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) -- A small plane crash in Lafayette has killed two people this afternoon. A small, single engine, Cessna type plane made impact at the far…
Tennessee adds Saturday appointments for REAL ID at 14 driver services centers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security has announced additional Saturday appointments at 14 Driver Services Centers across the state for residents who still need…
Weekend lane closures on I-75 at I-24 Interchange for road repairs
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Drivers traveling near the I-75, I-24 interchange this weekend should prepare for temporary traffic disruptions as TDOT continues work on Phase 2 of the improvement project. Starting Friday, March 21, 2025,…
Costco extends its gas station hours in North America
Costco Wholesale Corp. has widened the window of hours during which members can fill up their vehicles. The move comes after a drop in comparable gas sales at the retailer during the three-month period ending…
2025 World Happiness Report shows U.S. in lowest-ever spot on list
The United States this year fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, an annual survey released on International Day of Happiness. The 2025 report highlights the positive effects benevolence and social connections have…
The first day of spring 2025 is today. Here's what to know about the vernal equinox.
The Northern Hemisphere is welcoming Spring 2025 on March 20, also known as the vernal equinox. The jump into spring has come with celebrations and traditions of rebirth around the world for centuries. Here's what…
Beer Board delays 'The Dream' punishment for January shootout
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A controversial Chattanooga nightclub will have to wait to learn what their punishment will be for a January shooting. (more…)
Google finds 10,000 fake listings on Google Maps, sues alleged network of scammers
Google says it uncovered thousands of illegitimate listings, including for fake businesses, on Google Maps and has announced a lawsuit against the alleged scammers behind the fraud. The lawsuit, announced Wednesday, claims a man working within a…