DECATUR, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Decatur Fire Department (DFD) and Meigs County Emergency Services responded to an early morning structure fire. At approximately 2:00 a.m., November 18, 2024, crews…
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man out of Marion County has been arrested and charged for sexual exploitation of a minor. The Tennessee Bureau of…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- After the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's (TBI) spoke about the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua activity, local law enforcement are reacting…
Spirit Airlines said Monday that it's filed for bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot as it struggles to recover from the pandemic-caused swoon in travel and failed attempts to sell itself…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Dunlap man has been arrested and charged with sexual exploitation of a minor. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's (TBI) Internet Crimes Against…
UPDATE (11/20/2024): The last remaining suspect in the Chickamauga Halloween murder has turned himself. According to the Walker County Sheriff's Office, Brayden Whatley surrendered to…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - While the holiday season is beginning to kick into gear, people everywhere are trying to get their shopping done early. Chattanoogans had the opportunity to beat the Black…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - UTC hosted its final Star Party of the year at the Clarence T. Jones Observatory this evening. All were invited for a night in space. …
A model who has appeared in campaigns for…
President Biden has given the OK to lift restrictions that will allow Ukraine to use U.S.-provided long-range weapons to strike deep into Russian territory, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News on Sunday. The move…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Head out and begin your holiday season by visiting the NorthShore Merry Market for shopping and community spirit. The market in Northshore Chattanooga features a variety of local shops and restaurants…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Last November of 2023, 41-year-old Ana Posso Rodriguez, her husband, 40-year-old Octavio Devia, and her 22-month-old son Jonathan were walking on the sidewalk as a car driven by…
Health officials said Saturday they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo. The person had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern…
There were no injuries after a Southwest flight carrying passengers was struck by gunfire on the tarmac of Dallas Love Field Friday night, authorities said. Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 was preparing for departure to Indianapolis…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga City Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod has announced she will not seek re-election for District 9. Coonrod reflected on her time in office as both challenging and rewarding.…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local first responders rescued a hiker on the Rainbow Lake trails late Friday afternoon. At approximately…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) – A safety incident occurred at Collegedale Municipal Airport this afternoon as an airplane experienced issues during landing. According to a statement from the Collegedale Police Department, officers confirmed…
McDonald's is investing $100 million to "accelerate recovery and support the most heavily impacted franchisees" after an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to onions on the fast-food giant's Quarter Pounder hamburgers, the company told CBS…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A man who faces the death penalty if convicted of first-degree murder in a daylong shooting rampage that paralyzed Memphis and left three people dead and three others wounded will face…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Come warm your hearts and journey down the all-new Christmas tree walk through Rock City starting today, November 15th, through January 4th. Rock City is continuing…
Legendary TV icon Betty White will be honored in 2025 with a stamp, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday. The "Golden Girls" and "Mary Tyler Moore Show"…
Social media star Jake Paul defeated boxing legend Mike Tyson in a highly anticipated fight with an age difference of over three decades between the two contenders. The Friday night win for the YouTuber-turned-pro-boxer was streamed on Netflix from the home of the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Patrick Bryant Hawley was arrested on November 14, 2024, by federal agents on charges related to the sexual exploitation of children. The arrest was carried out by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Homeland Security…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) deputies were involved in a pursuit on Highway 27 yesterday. In the early morning hours of November 15, 2024, deputies on patrol were notified by an Automated License Plate Reader…