Hamilton County school facilities plan at varying stages
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Wednesday is the first day…
Taylor Swift concerts canceled after 2 arrested in Vienna for alleged terrorist attack plans
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour shows in Vienna, Austria, have been canceled after government officials confirmed an alleged ISIS-linked terrorist plot to attack large events, organizers said Wednesday. "With confirmation from government officials of a…
One dead in Cumberland County shooting
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cumberland County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a shooting call on August 6, 2024. The call came in at approximately 7:06 p.m. at 507 Yellow Cliff Creek Road. When deputies…
COVID-19 unemployment insurance fraud scheme suspect sentenced
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The suspect in a COVID-19 unemployment insurance fraud scheme was sentenced to 51 months in prison, August 7, 2024. Evelyn Blevins of Souths Pittsburg, Tennessee pled guilty to Wire Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft for being…
Juvenile missing out of Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A juvenile in Cleveland has gone missing. Gabriel Hutto has been missing since July 25, 2024. Hutto is 17 years old, 6 feet, 1 inch tall, and 150 pounds. He…
UTC adds on campus dual enrollment for local high schools
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is adding a new on campus, dual-enrollment courses for local high school students. UTC is offering two courses to eligible students, English 1010 (Rhetoric and Composition 1) and Math 1130…
Georgia postal employee arrested for stealing and dumping mail
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A United States Postal Service (USPS) employee was arrested in Gwinnett County for stealing and dumping mail, along with using drugs while delivering mail. The Gwinnett County Police Department was contacted on July 31, 2024…
Wettermark Keith to open new Chattanooga office in August
(Press release) CHATTANOOGA, TN – Wettermark Keith Personal Injury Lawyers will open the door to their new downtown office location on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. The new office is located at 629 Market Street, Suite 101. The decision to open…
New athletic facilities coming to Hamilton County Schools
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- New athletic facilities are on their way to public schools across Hamilton County. Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp revealed these investment plans, focusing on projects up on Signal Mountain and in East Ridge. Signal Mountain…
Drug trafficking in North Carolina leads to multiple arrests
CHEROKEE COUNTY, NC. (WDEF) -- A sizeable amount of Methamphetamine was seized from drug traffickers in North Carolina. Cherokee County Narcotics Unit started an investigation involving Kenneth Charles Smith after receiving information that Smith was trafficking Methamphetamine. Smith and India…
Couple fled across country attempting to escape murder charges
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The District Attorney says license plate readers helped track murder suspects across the country as they fled our area. Michael A. Brooks and Kayla Brooks have been indicted by a grand jury with the murder…
Chattanooga rolls out new on demand brush collection system
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Department of Public Works has made a new way of collecting brush piles. Residents can now dial 311 to request a pickup. They can also email 311@chattanooga.gov,…
Residents voice frustration with proposed Catoosa County tax hike
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- Catoosa County residents voiced their frustrations on Tuesday over a proposed property tax hike. (more…)
Local Democrats react to Walz VP pick
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing from some local Democrats who are reacting to the Tim Walz vice presidential pick. (more…)
Some financing documents still to be signed for South Broad Stadium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As construction for the new South Broad Stadium has officially begun, the financing details are still being finalized. (more…)
GOP Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee says FBI took his cellphone in campaign finance probe
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press Abstract: Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee says the FBI took his cellphone in an investigation of issues in his campaign finance reporting. The first-term member of the conservative Freedom Caucus said Tuesday on…
Grand Jury indicts Crossville detective with assaulting suspect
CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A grand jury has indicted a police detective from Crossville with assault. The TBI was asked to investigate the case against Crossville Detective Tyrel Lorenz in June. He was accused of assaulting a suspect after a…
Zimbabwe national convicted of running romance schemes through Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - A jury has convicted a woman of laundering money from a variety of scams, including romance fraud online. Sherlyn Sims, a/k/a “Sherlyn Dzinzi,” is from Zimbabwe, but she set up business in Georgia. Prosecutors accused her…
Reminder: Watch for school buses beginning tomorrow
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - School buses hit the streets again on Wednesday morning as a new year begins in Hamilton County and other nearby areas. First Student is reminding drivers what that means. And it comes down to three simple things:…
Suspect in viral Jasper arrest video files a lawsuit
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Marion County man has filed a federal lawsuit over his arrest by Jasper Police last year. Samuel Hryncewiz was a passenger in a car that was pulled over by…
Bradley County has two finalists for state education awards
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Two members of the Bradley County school system are finalists for state education awards. The Department of Education announced today three finalists for each region of the state in the Principal of the Year and Supervisor of…
Chattanooga remembers Councilman Moses Freeman Jr.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga remembers the life of former City Councilman Moses Freeman Junior. "He was he was a special person, you know, he was always interested in moving forward education and everything in a black community that was positive," said…
Harris selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday, according to three people familiar with her decision, after a breakneck selection process that began barely two weeks ago when she…
Construction related road closures
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Some road closures will be impacting people's commutes during the weeks of August 5th through August 16th. 3815 North Terrace Ave North Terrace Ave west of Belvoir Ave will be reduced to a single lane from…
