Worst case scenario avoided at Brainerd High
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - There was a major scare today for families across Tennessee. (more…)
School Statement on Brainerd Threat Hoax
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Our local school threat hoax this morning was just one that hit system's across the entire state. The TBI is investigating the calls that reported fake shootings from Johnson City to Memphis. The Hamilton County School System…
Local Woman Becomes United States Citizen
CHATTANOOGA, Tn- Crossville woman finally fulfilled her life-long dream after many years of hard work. 91 year old Merrilee Hyde recently passed her test to become a U-S citizen.She has been living in Crossville since 1965. Merrilee is originally from…
Medical office burns in Sale Creek
SALE CREEK, Tennessee (WDEF) - A doctor's office was damaged by fire this afternoon in Sale Creek. Officials say an employee called in the fire at Sale Creek Family Practice on Griffith Street. The building was fully involved when volunteer…
Commissioners express doubts on future Silverdale jail expansion
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County Commissioners go an update on the work at the Silverdale Detention Center and a debate on the costs. Sheriff's officials say the current phase of jail improvements should be complete in a month or two.…
Police: Serbia school shooter had list of students to target
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — A 13-year-old who opened fire Wednesday at his school in Serbia's capital drew sketches of classrooms and made a list of people he intended to target in a meticulously planned attack, police said. He killed eight…
Russia claims Ukraine tried to hit Kremlin; Kyiv denies it
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia claimed it foiled an attack by Ukrainian drones on the Kremlin early Wednesday, calling it an unsuccessful assassination attempt against President Vladimir Putin and promising retaliation for what it termed a “terrorist” act. Ukraine denied…
SUV a total loss after catching fire
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An SUV caught on fire in Dunlap on Tuesday. The fire department said it happened just after 8 a.m. Dunlap Volunteer Firefighters responded to the call on Herron Road in Sequatchie County. The vehicle was…
Mobile home catches fire in Soddy-Daisy
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management reported there was a mobile home on fire Wednesday. Officials reported this around 9 a.m. They stated that Dallas Bay VFD was working to put out the fire at…
Lawmakers advance tax exemption for overtime pay
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama workers could see their overtime pay exempt from state income tax, under legislation advanced Tuesday by state lawmakers. The Alabama House of Representatives unanimously approved the legislation that now moves to the Alabama Senate. The…
Judge mulls whether voting machine case should go to trial
ATLANTA (AP) — Critics of Georgia's voting machines say they are unconstitutional and should be scrapped in favor of hand-marked paper ballots. State election officials dismiss their concerns as unfounded and argue that the state's voting system is safe and…
Juvenile shot in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A shooting happened on Tuesday night, according to Chattanooga Police. Someone shot a juvenile near the 3400 block of Jones Street around 7:30 p.m. Police were called to the hospital about the incident. The victim's gunshot…
The Signal holds grand opening
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A popular Chattanooga entertainment venue is holding their grand opening in their new location tonight. (more…)
Local Orthodontist's Jeep tires stolen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local orthodontist's office needs help tracking down the thieves who took the tires off their Jeep over the weekend. It happened at Scenic City Orthodontics on…
Online Kids Safety Act introduced
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new bill introduced this morning by Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn and Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal aims to tackle how social media companies can access the…
85 child overdose ER visits in four months
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Health Department provided more information regarding child overdose deaths. This is an update to their press release from Monday. The Health Department said this is the first time they have reported drug…
Georgia to take over health insurance market under new law
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's state government will for the first time run its own marketplace for individual health insurance under a law that Gov. Brian Kemp signed Tuesday. The Republican governor said during a ceremony at the state Capitol that…
Bradley County student to compete in World Kayak Championship
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bradley County Schools announced that a student at Walker Valley High School will represent the United States in the World Kayak Championship. Bennett George is a junior at Walker Valley. He was selected to perform…
Armed Forces Day Parade this Friday in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga's annual Armed Forces Day Parade is set to take place this Friday. The Chattanooga Area Veterans Council is hosting this parade on May 5. This year's parade will start at the intersection of Market Street…
Road to Nightfall finalists to compete Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- "SoundCorps" and "Chattanooga Presents!" announced the Road to Nightfall finalists competing for a headliner spot during Nightfall. Competitors include: In the Company of Wolves Jason Lee Wilson & James…
Southern states rank worst for mental health care
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and Florida rank among the worst states for mental health care in the U.S. A study by Forbes indicated that Tennessee ranks #9, Florida ranks #5, Georgia ranks #4 and Alabama ranks #3.…
DA Wamp asks Chief Homicide Prosecutor to resign
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County district attorney's office asked Chief Homicide Prosecutor Michael Dowd to resign. They asked Dowd to resign on Sunday, April 30. D.A. Coty Wamp sent out this statement on the matter: "Multiple factors were…
AT&T announce 5G network improvement in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - AT&T announced an improvement in mobile internet speeds in Hamilton County. They have put up a new cell tower to expand their 5G network in the area. They say the new tower will improve 5G connection…
The Signal grand opening tonight, free event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For those looking for something to do tonight, The Signal is having their grand opening. It will last from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday. But they will also allow open tours from 4 to 6…
