CPD investigate early morning shooting at Hwy 58 Speedway
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are investigating a fight and shooting that happened early Sunday morning. The shooting took place in the parking lot of the…
Officers respond to 15-year-old shot on Friday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police are continuing their investigation into Friday afternoon’s shooting of a 15-year-old on Bradt Street. Officers responded to a person shot call in the…
CPD teams handle successful standoff on Bunch Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police (CPD) teams handled a standoff on Friday night without any injuries. Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team and Hostage Negotiation Team (HNT)…
Ta'Kiya Young's family urges officer's arrest after video shows him killing the pregnant Black woman
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio authorities on Friday released bodycam video showing a police officer fatally shooting Ta’Kiya Young in her car in what her family denounced…
After years of fighting, a praying football coach got his job back. Now he's unsure he wants it
BREMERTON, Wash. (AP) — Years after assistant coach Joe Kennedy left a Washington state high school football team over objections to his post-game praying on the field, he has returned to the gridiron thanks…
More than 85,000 highchairs are under recall after two dozen reports of falls
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 85,000 highchairs sold at major retailers across North America are being recalled due to a fall hazard that has resulted in a handful of injuries, according to federal regulators. Consumer…
One dead, four injured in stabbings at notorious jail in Atlanta that's under federal investigation
ATLANTA (AP) — Five people were stabbed, one fatally, during a dispute among men being held at an overcrowded jail in Atlanta that is already the subject of a federal civil rights investigation, authorities said Friday. Dayvion Blake, 23, was…
College Days returns this fall to Tennessee Aquarium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- College Days are coming soon at the Tennessee Aquarium. During these days, college students and faculty will receive a 50% discount on admission. College Days lasts from September 10 until September 29, 2023. The discount also…
Whitwell High School receives new water fountains through $10,000 grant
WHITWELL, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Whitwell High School is receiving funds to install new water fountains. The school is receiving a $10,000 grant to replace their outdated water fountains. The new fountains…
New York police will use drones to monitor backyard parties this weekend, spurring privacy concerns
NEW YORK (AP) — Those attending outdoor parties or barbecues in New York City this weekend may notice an uninvited guest looming over their festivities: a police surveillance drone. The New York City police department plans to pilot the unmanned…
Ooltewah road temporarily closed after fatal wreck
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A fatal wreck happened in Ooltewah on Friday, and now a road is temporarily closed. Chattanooga Police said the wreck happened in the 6400 block…
Justice Dept. releases disturbing threatening letter sent to Georgia election officials
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - A Texas man has pleaded guilty to posting a threatening message online directed against election workers in Georgia after the 2020 election. Federal prosecutors say Chad Christopher Stark posted the message to Craigslist threatening bloody revenge…
East Lake Academy evacuates Friday morning during small fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga authorities are investigating after a small fire broke out at East Lake…
Several Hamilton County men arrested in human trafficking operation
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrested five Hamilton County men during a human trafficking operation. Some individuals were arrested for actions related…
White House formally announces Medal of Honor ceremony for Chattanooga native Capt. Larry Taylor
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - The White House has formally announced when they will award the Medal of Honor to a local veteran. The President will make the award to Captain Larry Taylor next week. The Medal of Honor ceremony will…
Rock Spring head-on crash results in 2 fatalities
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Two vehicles were involved in a fatal head-on crash in Rock Spring, Georgia on Thursday. The crash happened shortly after 9 a.m. on State Route 1 (Highway 27) near Fields Drive, according to the Georgia…
TECH BYTE: How to Respond to a Data Breach
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The popular online language learning platform, Duolingo, is the latest victim of a data leak. If you've ever used it to learn a…
Hamilton County recognizes National Overdose Awareness Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County is on pace for more than 200 overdose deaths this year. The Hamilton County Coalition and other organizations came together Thursday. They are…
TVA Partnership to Increase Electric Charging Station in Tennessee Valley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- More people in our area are adopting electric vehicles. (more…)
Hamilton County announces plans to fight opioid crisis
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The State of Tennessee is providing Hamilton County with millions of dollars of funding as part of Opioid Abatement Settlement Funds. On Thursday,…
Tourism Company unveils findings of study on Convention Center future
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Tourism Company presented findings on how to best promote the growth of the Chattanooga Convention Center. (more…)
$500 reward for identifying armed robbers in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County Sheriff's Office is searching for two men who committed an armed robbery in Cleveland. They are also offering a $500…
Alabama governor announces plan to widen Interstate 65 in Shelby County, other projects
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced three major interstate construction projects Thursday, including the widening of Interstate 65 in Shelby County. Ivey announced the $500 million in construction projects during a news conference in Hoover. The largest…
Hyundai and LG will invest an additional $2B into making batteries at Georgia electric vehicle plant
By RUSS BYNUM and JEFF AMY Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution said Thursday they will spend an additional $2 billion and hire an extra 400 workers to make batteries at the automaker’s…