Is the Hamilton County Commission following the Sunshine Law?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In addition to their regular meetings, the Hamilton County Commission hold a series of committee meetings. (more…)
Driving Our Economy Forward: Droop Scoops
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) -- Located in the heart of historic Downtown Chickamauga, Droop Scoops is a family-owned ice cream and coffee shop. When you walk through the front door you…
Finley Stadium welcomes newly renovated Ultra Club
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Finley Stadium is welcoming its newly renovated "Ultra Club" event space. "This has been a few years in the works, just lots of planning. We…
Next steps for Ocoee Whitewater Center 2 years after fire
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - It has been nearly two years since the Ocoee Whitewater Center was destroyed in a fire. The fire occurred on the morning of April 26, 2022, destroying the site of the Polk County landmark that…
Southwest says it's pulling out of 4 airports. Here's where.
Southwest Airlines is suspending service at some airports across the U.S. as it slows its growth, in part because of Boeing aircraft delivery delays. The airline is set to receive just 20 of the 46 Boeing 737 Max 8 planes…
University protests over Israel-Hamas war in Gaza lead to hundreds of arrests on college campuses
Police broke up a demonstration against Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza on Thursday at Emory University in Atlanta, the latest flashpoint in a growing movement on college campuses around the country. Hundreds of people have been arrested in California, Massachusetts, Texas and other…
Jack Brown's wins first-place in 2024 Chattanooga Burger Week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Burger Week has announced the top three best burgers in the city from last week. The first-place winner of best burger during Chattanooga Burger Week was the "Crab Rangoon Burger" from Jack Brown's Beer…
Strict new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down
By MATTHEW DALY/Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Coal-fired power plants would be forced to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a rule issued Thursday by the Environmental Protection Agency. New limits on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired electric…
U.S. labor secretary says UAW win at Tennessee Volkswagen plant shows southern workers back unions
By JEFF AMY/Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Workers at auto plants in the South should be free to unionize without pressure from employers or anti-union governors, acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su said Thursday, even as some southern states pass…
Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction overturned by NY appeals court
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and DAVE COLLINS/Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, reversing a landmark ruling of the #MeToo era. The court found the trial judge had improperly…
Chattanooga Police adding speed signs to Hixson Pike after crash
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department has begun placing speed signs on Hixson Pike in an effort to persuade drivers to slow down. The sign collects data…
Cooking mishap results in fatal Bradley County house fire
UPDATE: BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Bradley County Government spokesperson identified the two people involved in the fire on Sunday. The two who died in this fire were 68-year-old Dnese Moore and 93-year-old Myrtle Irene Moore. BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn.…
Wallace Elementary students in minor bus collision before school
Ooltewah, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Some Wallace Elementary School students were in a minor bus crash on their way to school Thursday morning. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office claims the bus hit another vehicle that was stopped at a red light,…
Shallowford fire spreads smoke column through East Brainerd
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- First responders were on the scene of an area fire earlier Thursday morning in Shallowford. 911 received multiple calls of a possible dumpster or car fire from 6801 Shallowford Road. The Chattanooga…
Experts discuss the benefits and consequences of Volkswagen being unionized
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - After the UAW attempted to become unionized twice before, the third time was a charm as they had 73% vote yes. This is an opportunity…
Reggie White Blvd. shooting suspect identified by CPD
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police officially identified the suspect involved in the skate park shooting earlier this month. "Throughout the course of the investigation, the suspect was…
Superintendent discusses next year's Hamilton County Schools budget with Commission
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Next year’s proposed Hamilton County School budget was presented to the Hamilton County Commission on Wednesday. (more…)
Hamilton County Government may soon use electric vehicles
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County government may soon be using more electric vehicles in their fleet. County Commissioners briefly discussed a resolution during their Finance Committee Wednesday…
Biden signs foreign aid bill into law, clearing the way for new weapons package for Ukraine
Washington — President Biden signed into law a long-sought foreign aid package on Wednesday that includes tens of billions of dollars in assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, along with a measure that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.…
School Superintendent Statement on Armed Teachers bill
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee lawmakers this week passed a bill that would allow schools to train teachers and employees to carry guns at school. The…
Murray County authorities charge 2 people with meth trafficking
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Murray County narcotic investigators arrested two people recently in a drug bust. Authorities executed a search warrant at a house located at 696 Peden Road in Murray County. There, investigators found 11 ounces of meth,…
Federal Judge refuses to stop Catoosa Republican primary candidates
ROME, Ga. (WDEF) - It looks like the Republican Primary will go on next week in Catoosa County with four candidates listed as Republicans. A federal judge has rejected a legal injunction to pull them off the ballot, because the…
New Tennessee bill puts restrictions on vehicle towing, booting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee General Assembly passed a bill putting restrictions on vehicle towing, parking and booting. The General Assembly said SB1692 is meant to protect vehicle owners from abuse. “This legislation will protect vehicle owners in Tennessee…
Chattanooga first responders conduct rescue drill at Incline
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga first responders conducted a high angle rescue drill at the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway. The Chattanooga Fire Department, Hamilton County EMS, TDOT, CARTA and Lookout Mountain Police all took part in the drill. This…