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, 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…
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 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…
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, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Rhea County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) has launched a targeted initiative to stop illegal…
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, 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…
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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…)
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…
After years of soaring prices, the cost of gasoline is finally taking a dip. In fact, Americans are expected to save over $12 billion on fuel this year. GasBuddy's 2025 Fuel Price Outlook predicts that by December, gas prices could…
LAKESITE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities in Lakesite responded to a tense situation after an improvised incendiary device attack. On January 2, 2025, a incendiary device was thrown…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- As many folks celebrated the New Year across the world, The New Year brought scare and concern to the City of New Orleans. Fellow…
A New Year's Eve fireworks explosion in a Honolulu-area neighborhood killed at least three people and critically injured at least 20 others, authorities said. "It looked like a war zone," said Honolulu Fire Chief Sheldon K.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With colder temperatures heading into the Tennessee Valley, county officials want residences to practice safe heating. The Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security (HCOEM) emphasizes the importance of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Zoo just got a new addition to their crew at Warner Park. They kicked off the new year with the arrival of Boysenberry the two-toed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A family in North Chattanooga lost everything in a house fire Thursday morning. North Chattanooga home consumed…
A Tesla Cybertruck exploded…
Ford Motor is recalling 295,449 diesel-engine trucks because a defective fuel pump could cause a loss of power, raising the risk of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday. "Biodiesel deposits may form…
The investigation into the deadly truck attack on New Orleans' Bourbon Street continues after a driver plowed into a crowd of New Year's Day revelers, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens more. The attack is being…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - One Chattanooga family lost their house to a fire on New Year's Day. The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to reports of a residential…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- CBS' NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH was a hit once again to ring in 2025, living up to Nashville's Music City nickname. Approximately 220,000 people…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Being one of Chattanooga’s most iconic sights to see, Ruby Falls recently celebrated 96 years of being discovered this past Monday. Located deep within…