HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- There were two fatalities in Hamilton County on Sunday, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. The two fatalities were separate incidents, both being vehicle accidents. One…
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Due to a major water line break and the possibility of water being off all day, West Polk County schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday February 15. This includes Benton Elementary, South Polk Elementary, Chilhowee…
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (WDEF) -- On February 3, about 50 train cars derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. The train was carrying toxic chemicals, which were released into the air. The Norfolk Southern Railroad train…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A porcupine family at the Chattanooga Zoo has a new daughter. The zoo teamed up with the Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) to…
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and MIKE HOUSEHOLDER Associated Press EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Police say the gunman who killed himself hours after fatally shooting three students at Michigan State University was 43-year-old Anthony McRae. Authorities said Tuesday that five people…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man evacuated his home Tuesday morning after his HVAC air system caught on fire. The Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) reported heavy smoke coming from the home. The fire was at a house…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A neighbor and supplier for Chattanooga's Volkswagen plant is shutting down. Thyssenkrupp has filed notice with the Tennessee that they are closing their plant on Volkswagen Drive in Chattanooga. 156 workers will lose their jobs in May.…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Residents at the Lantern at Morning Pointe got a scare over the weekend. Chattanooga Police say a man broke through a window into the lobby. Witnesses…
FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) - The National Park Service is offering a reward for information on illegal hunting at the Chickamauga Battlefield. The case involves the shooting of an 8-point deer last November. A witness reported the shooting around 6PM…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- While Valentine's Day is meant to celebrate the romance between couples, Galentine's Day is meant to celebrate ... well, the gals! Monday night in Collegedale, the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee has released its first ever health equity report. (more…)
HALETOWN, Tenn. (WDEF) - Those who live in Southeastern Marion County rely on a small firefighting force when emergencies arise. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Lee University alum recently won a Latin GRAMMY for Best Children’s Album. Robert Acevedo Jr. served as the percussionist for the award winning album. He…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Collegedale Public Works is repairing the train tracks at Apison Pike and University Drive. A major train crash back in December destroyed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Love may be in the air, but our local Better Business Bureau is warning people about romance scams in the community. Officials say a…
UPDATE: The Dalton Police Department says they have located Elizabeth Greenlee, and that she is safe. DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dalton Police Department is searching for a teen who ran away…
All too often kids head off to college without any real idea of what they want to do. A collaborative effort between Chattanooga State Community College and Hamilton County Schools helps students get jump start on their career and college.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDEF) -- The U.S. has shot down four objects over North America this month. The most recent was an unidentified object over the Great Lakes region. Three of four objects were shot down within three days. The unidentified…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Average gas prices in Chattanooga are down 15 cents per gallon since last week. GasBuddy reported that the average gas price in Chattanooga is now $2.99 per gallon. GasBuddy showed…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Collegedale Public Works announced a railroad crossing closure for Tuesday, February 14. Apison Pike State Route 317 at University Drive will be closed for a day. The closure…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The head of a union representing most of the Memphis Fire Department said three employees who were fired after the death of Tyre Nichols weren’t given enough information as they responded to the call for medical…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Nothing compares to the NFL, especially the Super Bowl, as far as TV ratings and public interest. But there is another form of competition that…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A two-year-old boy shot his 13-year-old brother on Saturday, Chattanooga Police said. Police say this was an accidental shooting. They were told the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are investigating a homicide that took place Sunday night. They said at least two people were shot, and one was killed. It happened at 2400 Glass Street around 11:30 p.m., police said. The location…
