Chattanooga Airport celebrates first nonstop flight to Las Vegas
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanoogans can now get to the city that may set their soul on fire, as Elvis Presley once said, a little bit faster. …
Water rescue training held on Chickamauga Lake
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A large-scale training event was held on the Tennessee River Thursday morning. Water training exercises were held by multiple agencies, including the Chattanooga Fire Department.…
The late Rev. Billy Graham is immortalized in a statue unveiled at the US Capitol
By GARY D. ROBERTSON/Associated Press A bronze sculpture of the late Rev. Billy Graham was unveiled at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, with Christianity's most prolific evangelist once known as “America’s Pastor” immortalized in the halls of Congress on behalf…
White House blocks release of Biden audio as Republicans move ahead with Garland contempt charge
By FARNOUSH AMIRI, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and COLLEEN LONG/Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Thursday blocked the release of audio from President Joe Biden’s interview with a special counsel about his handling of classified documents, arguing that…
House votes to require delivery of bombs to Israel in GOP-led rebuke of Biden policies
By STEPHEN GROVES/Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House delivered a rebuke to President Joe Biden Thursday for pausing a shipment of bombs to Israel, passing legislation that seeks to force the weapons transfer as Republicans worked to highlight Democratic…
Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony happening this Friday
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The 2024 Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 17. The ceremony is meant to honor law enforcement officers in our area who died in the line of duty. The event, co-hosted…
Several roads closed in Chattanooga due to special events
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- There will be several road closures throughout Chattanooga this week and weekend due to special events. The IRONMAN, Community Supercar Show and Police Memorial Ceremony take place this week. Setup for the IRONMAN 70.3 began on…
East 7th Street closed due to water main break
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Department of Transportation closed E. 7th Street on Thursday due to a water main break. CDOT's Justin Strickland said the portion of this road they have closed is between Cherry Street and Market Street.…
DeKalb County authorities arrest wanted felon on burglary charges
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- A joint operation in Alabama resulted in the arrest of a wanted felon, the DeKalb County sheriff said on Thursday. On Wednesday, May 15, the county's Criminal Investigation Division and Drug Task Force joined together…
"One Chip Challenge" led to Massachusetts teen's death, autopsy finds
WORCESTER - A Massachusetts teenager who participated in the "One Chip Challenge" died from cardiac arrest hours after eating the spicy tortilla chip, an autopsy concluded. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that Harris Wolobah of Worcester had ingested a…
Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Thursday formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a historic shift in generations of U.S. drug policy. A proposed rule sent to the federal register recognizes the medical uses of cannabis…
Pickleball courts open at Gilbert-Stephenson Park in Fort Oglethorpe
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Pickleball is becoming one of the fastest growing sports and all the new craze these days and the people of Fort Oglethorpe are going all…
The 14th annual VA2K Walk and Roll
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The 14th annual VA2K Walk and Roll at the new Veterans Affairs Clinic wasn't just in Chattanooga, but all over the state. The event was…
Future of former Hamilton County Jail discussed by commissioners
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Commissioners held a monthly committee session on Building and Economic Development this morning. (more…)
Alternatives for school funding discussed in committee session
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The future of school funding was also discussed during the committee session. (more…)
Commission approves six million for road safety projects
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission did approve six million dollars for road improvements across the county. (more…)
I-24 bridge replacement on hold, TDOT says
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Work on the bridge replacements along I-24 has hit a bump in the road. In Phase II of their project to improve the I-24 and I-75 merger, contractors are replacing two bridges over the interstate. They replaced…
Federal funds for infrastructure improvements to local Georgia airports
WASHINGTON (WDEF) - Georgia's senators on Wednesday announced federal funding that will go to airports across the state from the infrastructure law. The money will be used by local airports for upgrades to runways, taxiways, safety systems and transit connections.…
Father of braindead 22-year-old Hamilton County Jail inmate speaks out
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Monday, we brought you the story of a 22-year-old man who is braindead…
Suspect charged with assaulting, hitting victim with his vehicle
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have arrested a suspect in a serious assault just after midnight on Tuesday. It happened in the 5400 block of Mountain Creek Road, at the northern end above Red Bank. A 36-year-old man was…
Man sentenced for stealing clothing of woman who rejected him
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - A north Georgia judge has sentenced a spurned lover accused of breaking into a woman’s home. Rueben Santos, 40, was convicted of first-degree burglary. But prosecutors say the case was…
Dolly is getting signature Krispy Kreme doughnuts
(WDEF) - Krispy Kreme and Dolly Parton are launching a new doughnut line based on the country music star. The Dolly Southern Sweets Doughnut Collection is available a local stores beginning today. There are four Dolly Doughnuts: Dolly Dazzler Doughnut…
UTC lands NASA grant to study Tennessee River water quality
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A UTC professor has won a grant from NASA to study the Tennessee River. Associate Professor Azad Hossain is an environmental geo-scientist at the university. He says the program will test…
Fiber news from EPB and Cleveland Utilities
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Electric Power Board is offering a new fiber service for businesses. The Smart Net Plus for Business offers a Wi-Fi solution to guard against cyberthreats and dead zones. The service will install a Wi-Fi network at…