HCSO detective dragged behind suspect car on Highway 58
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A narcotics investigation in Hamilton County resulted in a detective…
Hamilton County sheriff speaks on U.S. border to Hixson residents
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett spoke about the U.S. southern border at the Friends of Hixson meeting. Sheriff Garrett was a guest speaker at this month's meeting, which took place at the Clear Creek Church of…
Ford recalls more than 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles over battery risk
Ford Motor is recalling 456,565 Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick pickup trucks because the vehicles may fail to detect a low battery charge, which could lead to a loss of engine and electrical power while driving. The recall covers certain…
Log book from WWII ship that sank off Florida mysteriously ends up in piece of furniture in Massachusetts
A notebook discovered inside a piece of furniture in Massachusetts turned out to be a written log of one U.S. Navy destroyer's trips to Europe and back during World War II, officials said. The book appears in good physical condition…
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office launches new recruiting website
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office has launched its new recruitment website to show all open positions, requirements and application processes within the agency. The new website, join.hcsheriff.gov, was created by HCSO personnel. Sheriff Austin Garrett…
Chattanooga Public Library to offer camping, hiking gear rentals
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Public Library is now offering camping and hiking gear rentals with a library card. The CPL teamed up with Outdoor Chattanooga to create the…
Man killed in Windsor Street shooting, police continue to investigate
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police said a man was shot and killed overnight on Windsor Street. They are now investigating the incident as a homicide. CPD responded at around 8 p.m. to the 2300 block of Windsor Street.…
Firefighters rescue man from drainpipe under Battlefield Parkway
UPDATE: April 17, 2024, 12:49 a.m. CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Catoosa and Walker County firefighters finally freed the man who was stuck in a storm drainage pipe on Battlefield Parkway. It took them working in the confined space, removing…
Golden Apple Award: Abigail Guarneiri East Ridge High School
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The best teachers have a knack for inspiring their students. Abigail Guarneiri brings love and compassion to her classroom every day at East Ridge High School. So, we decided to bring her this week's Golden…
Chattanooga Film Festival coming in June
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Film Festival will feature a huge wave of motion picture films. The Film Festival will kick off June 21-28 at Downtown's Read House. More…
Pat Summit Foundation grant recipients announced
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Pat Summitt Foundation announced its 2024 grant recipients. Some of those recipients serve Rhea, McMinn and Monroe Counties in Tennessee. The foundation gave more than $200,000 worth of grants, reaching more than 50 Tennessee counties.…
Murray County Schools went on soft lockdown after verbal threats
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Murray County Schools were on a soft lockdown on Tuesday due to a threat. At around 2 p.m., the school system said the soft perimeter lockdown was lifted for all schools. Sheriff Jimmy Davenport said…
Watch out for National Cornbread Festival scam
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Scams are rampant in the community these days. Scammers are now targeting festivalgoers as well. The National Cornbread Festival is warning of a scam event on social media. The National Cornbread Festival is coming up…
Chattanooga Police take new patrol bicycles to the streets
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department now has patrol bicycles for "enhanced community engagement." The police department received brand-new bicycles to patrol downtown Chattanooga. They say this is…
Soddy-Daisy High School wrestling coach suspended
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- There have been reports of a local coach in Soddy-Daisy who has been suspended. Soddy Daisy High wrestling coach Ulric Winesburgh was suspended on March 20. The reason for his suspension has not been confirmed by Hamilton…
Chattanooga burger week happening now
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Order up! For all you burger lovers out there it is your time to shine. Chattanooga is having their fourth annual burger week, and it kicked off today. For seven dollars the community can come out…
Murray County prescribed burns, 'no burn' alerts for other counties
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local agencies have implemented a "no burn" alert for Tuesday due to weather conditions. On the other hand, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) announced it will soon be conducting prescribed burns in Murray County. The…
Volkswagen prepares for UAW vote, governors warn against it
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Volkswagen said it is prepared for the employee union vote to begin Wednesday morning. In a press briefing Tuesday morning, media was not allowed…
What's Right With Our Schools: Scopes Museum
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Scopes Trials was one of the most famous trials of all time, and it was in Dayton, Tennessee. Next year will mark the 100th anniversary of the Scopes Trial. Today, a museum stands where the trial…
Deputies arrest 2 Brainerd High students for robbery
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office has arrested two students for a robbery at Brainerd High School. The robbery happened at around 1:30 p.m. on Monday, April 15. HCSO said one student reported that three others…
GDOT raise awareness for work zone safety
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF)-The Georgia Department of Transportation is raising awareness this week on work zone safety. The spring and summer months are considered the best season for highway work. During National…
Whaley denied appellate bond as appeal effort continues
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A former Hamilton County EMT convicted of vehicular manslaughter by intoxication made a court appearance Monday to ask for an appellate bond. Justin Whaley…
Attorney: Settlement reached in Murray County school bus crash
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - A settlement has been reached on behalf of families affected by a Murray County school bus crash last year. The crash…
Gas prices rise 28 cents over last month in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- In the past week, Chattanooga gas prices rose seven cents per gallon. Gas prices rose 28 cents per gallon over the last month. A report from GasBuddy revealed that gas prices averaged $3.25 per gallon in…