National Volunteer Week hits home as local businesses and non profits give their thanks
Volunteer week is nationally recognized, April 16-22, and the 'Volunteer state' is no exception.
FBI: Guardsman applied to be hitman, but job ad was a joke
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee Air National Guardsman was arrested after federal agents said he responded to an online ad for a hitman through a parody website that he thought was real. Josiah Garcia…
Report: Fog on Georgia runway when ex-SEAL's plane crashed
JESUP, Ga. (AP) — There was fog on the ground at a rural Georgia airport when a small plane attempting to land crashed and killed its pilot, a chiropractor who had served in the U.S. military as a Navy SEAL,…
Secret Chinese police outpost revealed in NY; 2 men arrested
By LARRY NEUMEISTER and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Two men have been arrested on charges that they helped establish a secret police outpost in New York City on behalf of the Chinese government, and more than…
Signal Mountain drug bust results in five arrests
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- After obtaining a search warrant, law enforcement officers conducted a drug investigation and seized more than a pound of meth. The Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office said they obtained a warrant for 27 Old Miller Road…
Volkswagen unveils new ID.7
(CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story indicated the ID.7 would be made in Chattanooga based on the head of Volkswagen Group of America saying "The ID.7 will join the ID bus and…
House where King planned Alabama marches moving to Michigan
By COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — A lot was happening in March 1965 in the bungalow in Selma, Alabama, that then-4-year-old Jawana Jackson called home, and much of it involved her “Uncle Martin.” There were late-night visitors,…
More to the Story with Staley: Airport Art Exhibit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One of the most successful art exhibits in our area happens to be at the Chattanooga Airport. And even the one who came…
Chase from Grundy to Dade ends when van flips over Lookout Mountain barrier wall
DADE COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) - A long chase ended Sunday night on the bluff of Lookout Mountain overlooking Trenton. Grundy County deputies had been chasing a van driven by a man wanted in Illinois. The chase led them into…
Brainerd security guard arrested for punching student in January
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Police have arrested an individual in the recent controversy surrounding Brainerd High School. A Hamilton County Grand Jury indicted Josephus Reed earlier this…
Police update on one of multiple weekend shootings
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police made an arrest in connection to a shooting that took place on Sunday. According to police, the shooting happened at 1200 Peeples Street. On…
TDOT barrels for National Work Zone Awareness Week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- There is an interesting sight for those driving on I-640 East in Knox County on Monday. Drivers may see the plethora of traffic safety barrels in a field by the…
Inquiry continues in Alabama shooting that killed 4, hurt 28
By KIM CHANDLER and JEFF AMY Associated Press DADEVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama officials continued investigating a weekend shooting that killed four and injured 28 at a teenager's birthday party. Victims include Philstavious “Phil” Dowdell, 18, and Shaunkivia Nicole “Keke”…
Notre Dame High School hosts premiere for Chattanooga based documentary
Notre Dame High School hosted the premiere for a movie based on, and filmed in, Chattanooga.
New Autism Therapy Aims to Ease Treatment Access
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new autism therapy center in our area is aiming to improve treatment options for children. (more…)
Chattanooga Police issue a "Silver Alert" while in search of a missing man with a medical condition
Chattanooga Police are requesting assistance in locating a missing person, who has a medical condition that may impact his ability to return home safely.
First Annual Walnut Street Bridge Festival Held
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga landmark saw a new event on Sunday. (more…)
Shooting occurs near the Tennessee Aquarium, sending a 16-year-old to the hospital
Chattanooga Police responded to a non-fatal shooting near the aquarium on Saturday night.
I-75 crash involving a truck filled with motor oil causes temporary shut-down of interstate
A tractor-trailer carrying motor oil crash causes a temporary shut down of I-75.
Three suspects from Friday shooting have been arrested following death of victim
The victim of a drive-by shooting that took place on Friday, has now passed. Three people have been arrested in connection with the murder.
Chattanooga Firefighters and EMS respond to an apartment fire downtown
The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to an apartment fire in downtown Chattanooga Saturday evening.
Kane Brown Up for Five ACM Awards
FRISCO, Texas (WDEF) -- Tennessee Valley native Kane Brown is up for five ACM Awards next month. Kane is nominated for Entertainer of the Year, and Male Artist…
The "Second Chance Hiring and Resource Fair" returned to assist justice-involved Chattanoogans
For "National Second Chance Month, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development's, “Office of Reentry,” came prepared with local employers, drivers license services and even attorneys, willing to offer expungement consultation.
3 students charged after fight at Tyner High this morning
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County authorities have charged three students after a fight this morning at school. The fight broke out around 10:30 AM at Tyner High. The School Resource Deputy broke it up and charged three participants with disorderly…
