Man shot on Drummond Drive in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are investigating after a man got shot early Monday morning. The shooting happened just before 3 a.m. on the 4500 block of Drummond…
More to the Story with Staley: The Old Hildabrand House
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's pouring rain here in Polk County. Good for ducks, that's about it. This is the "Hildabrand" area of the county. But…
What's Right With Our Schools: Howard Connect Mini Week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It can be a real challenge to keep students interested during the last week of school. Howard Connect came up with a creative…
McKamey's Trailblazer program allows daily dog rentals
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Mckamey Animal Center is now offering the Trailblazer Program. Think of it as a “Library Card” for the shelter. It lets you hang out…
Walker County man arrested for elder abuse
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Walker County Sheriff's Office arrested a man for a domestic disturbance on Sunday. On June 25, just before noon, the sheriff's office responded…
$1.3 billion in funding to improve Georgia broadband availability
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDEF) -- The Biden Administration announced on Monday how much each state will get for expanding broadband internet as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. They dedicated $1.3 billion for Georgia internet expansion and $813 million for Tennessee.…
The US government is awarding $1.7 billion to buy electric and low-emission buses
By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding almost $1.7 billion in grants for buying zero- and low-emission buses, with the money going to transit projects in 46…
5 juveniles arrested after fleeing police
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Five juveniles ran from police during a traffic stop over the weekend, resulting in all of them being arrested, police say. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), a deputy and Chattanooga Police officer…
Dunlap's Cookie Jar Cafe burns due to electrical fire
Early Sunday morning the Dunlap Fire Department received word of the Cookie Jar Cafe up in flames.
CFD busy with multiple weekend fires
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A home caught fire in Chattanooga early Sunday morning. No one was home at the time of the fire, and no one was injured, the Chattanooga Fire Department…
First responders rescue two juveniles trapped at creek
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two juveniles got trapped in a visit to the blue hole on Sunday night. The Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management said this happened…
Boat catches fire in river behind Baylor
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A boat caught fire Sunday night in the river behind the Baylor School. The fire happened at 8 p.m., according to firefighters. Chattanooga firefighters explain the boat's carburetor malfunctioned, which…
Man charged with murder after late night assault near Murphy NC
MURPHY, N.C. (WDEF) - The Sheriff in Cherokee County, North Carolina announced an arrest in a murder late Friday night. It was originally believed to be a hit and run. Deputies found Lena Shook Thompson with mortal injuries at a…
CFD responds to a burning boat on the roadway Saturday evening
Chattanooga firefighters responded to an incident involving a burning boat Saturday night.
CPD prepares for mock active shooter drill at Hamilton Place Mall on Sunday
Chattanooga Police will be performing a mock active shooter exercise at the Hamilton Place Mall tomorrow.
Local church provides free mobile showers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Faith Family Chattanooga Church offered an event on Saturday morning to help those experiencing homelessness in the community. Local organizations partnered with the church to provide…
Experiential EV ride and drive takes over Chattanooga racetrack
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An Experiential EV Ride and Drive took place on Saturday morning for the Chattanooga community. Sponsored by The Company Lab and local car…
22-year-old hiker found dead on Sunset Rock
On Friday, Lookout Mountain Fire personnel hiked two miles and repelled 80 feet down Sunset Rock, where they discovered a 22 year-old male deceased.
Georgia congressman wants to block US agency from slowing boats to protect endangered whales
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia congressman moved Friday to stop a federal agency from imposing new speed restrictions on boats and ships in order to protect critically endangered whales. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
Public Tours in Raccoon Mountain Occur First Time Since 9/11
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Those of an older generation might remember public tours of the TVA power storage facility on Raccoon Mountain. (more…)
TVA Strategizing For Future Weather Events
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It has been six months since a historic cold snap caused issues across the Tennessee Valley. (more…)
Cleveland cheer gym closing after coach indicted for sexual battery
UPDATE: The Bradley County Sheriff's Office confirmed that David Pendergrass was a coach at Cheer Madness Elite (CME Fitness) in Cleveland, Tennessee. On Friday, CME Fitness posted on Facebook that they will be permanently closing. This will be in effect…
Speaker McCarthy supports expunging Trump's impeachments over Ukraine and Jan. 6
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Friday he supports the idea of expunging the two impeachments of Donald Trump as hard-right Republican allies of the…
43 years later: Local radio veteran announces retirement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The voice of news radio in Chattanooga for over 35 years, radio veteran Kevin West said it’s time for him to hang up his…