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Pro-Palestinian protests leave American college campuses on edge

New York — Tension gripped college campuses across the United States Tuesday morning as Jewish students marked the Passover holiday amid disturbing allegations of antisemitism at pro-Palestinian protests. The demonstrations have ramped up in recent days as Israel's devastating war against…

Lookout Mountain Incline Railway to reopen April 24

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A beloved Tennessee Valley site will be back open for business starting April 24. The Lookout Mountain Railway has been closed for repairs and will be reopened Wednesday at noon. CARTA officers say their main priority…

EPB customers facing scam phone calls recently

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- EPB Is warning the public about an increase in scam phone calls. Customers started getting these scam calls on Friday. Scammers are demanding customers make immediate payments over the phone. These calls may come from a 423…

Vandalism, other criminal activity increases at Lakesite Park

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Lakesite, Tennessee government officials are looking into several cases in the Lakesite Park regarding vandalism, animal cruelty and human waste. These instances have happened over the past ten days. Government officials posted to Facebook about…

Chickamauga man convicted of selling drugs to teenagers

CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Chickamauga man was convicted of dealing drugs to teenagers, according to the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney. David Broadrick pled guilty to numerous charges on March 19. David Broadrick. LMJC…

Volkswagen workers vote for UAW representation

UPDATE: President Joe Biden has issued the following statement on Volkswagen workers' vote to unionize the Volkswagen plant. The statement reads: "Congratulations to the workers at Volkswagen in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on their historic vote for union representation with the United…

Tractor trailer loses load, causes I-24 backup

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A tractor trailer lost its load on I-24 eastbound Friday evening and was blocking two lanes of traffic. The Tennessee Department of Transportation's Rae Anne Bradley posted the incident to X at around 5 p.m. This…

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