The Signal to hold grand opening of new venue in May
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A popular entertainment venue is soon to have its grand opening. (more…)
Louisville bank employee livestreamed attack that killed 4
By DYLAN LOVAN and CLAIRE GALOFARO Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Louisville bank employee armed with a rifle opened fire at his workplace Monday morning, killing four people — including a close friend of Kentucky's governor — while…
Nashville council votes to reappoint Justin Jones
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Metro Council voted to reappoint Justin Jones to his seat on Monday after being expelled last week. The crowd cheered after the council unanimously voted to reinstate Jones. All…
Gas prices on a slow rise in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- There has been a slight uptick in gas prices this week in Chattanooga, according to a report from GasBuddy. Gas prices rose 8.4 cents per gallon in the last week. It is also similar across the…
New educational activities for World Quantum Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- EPB of Chattanooga and Qubitekk are hosting more than a month of educational activities to celebrate World Quantum Day. It will begin on World Quantum Day, which is Friday, April 14. "Gig City Goes Quantum" will…
Grand jury indicts mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher
By BEN FINLEY and DENISE LAVOIE Associated Press NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — A grand jury in Virginia has indicted the mother of a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher on charges of child neglect and failing to secure her…
TVRM's Locomotive 5288 moving to Pennsylvania for future restoration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) is transferring historic Locomotive 5288 to a preservation trust in Pennsylvania. Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust will display the locomotive near a railroad station in Boyertown, Pennsylvania. Colebrookdale will eventually restore…
Police: 5 killed in shooting at downtown Louisville building
By DYLAN LOVAN and CLAIRE GALOFARO Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Police say five people have been killed in a shooting at a bank building in downtown Louisville and the suspected shooter is also dead. Police say six others…
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ is a box office smash
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Audiences said let’s go to the movie theater for “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” this weekend. The animated offering from Universal and Illumination powered up with $204.6 million…
Nashville council to vote on restoring ousted state lawmaker
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville officials are poised to vote Monday to reinstate one of the two Black Democratic lawmakers expelled by Republican colleagues for their gun control protest on the Tennessee House floor after a deadly school shooting —…
Nailed to a cross, Filipino prays for Ukraine war to end
Wilfredo Salvador, center, and two actors stay on crosses during a reenactment of Jesus Christ's sufferings as part of Good Friday rituals April 7, 2023 in the village of San Pedro, Cutud, Pampanga province, northern Philippines.…
Tennessee becomes new front in battle for American democracy
A sign rests on the desk of Rep. Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville, in the House chamber as proceedings were brought to expel her from the legislature Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. In an extraordinary act…
Chattanoogans Celebrate Easter With Events
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- People across the Tennessee Valley celebrated Easter Sunday in numerous ways. (more…)
One Person Injured after Truck Rolls Over
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- One person was injured after an Easter morning crash. (more…)
Colorado trans teen arrested for planning school shootings
COLORADO (WDEF) -- Officers arrested a transgender teen in Colorado for planning school and church shootings. This comes just days after the Nashville Covenant School shooting. Law enforcement officials arrested 19-year-old William Whitworth, who wishes to identify as Lilly. Officers…
Local democratic reaction to TN House members expelled
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee Republican lawmakers are getting a lot of flak after two democratic state representatives were expelled last night. Democratic lawmakers Justin Pearson and Justin…
Man shot in Bradley County, suspect detained
UPDATE: The Bradley County Sheriff's Office sent an update on the shooting that happened Friday morning. They identified the man shot as Robert Bishop. Officers identified the suspect as…
Local man hosts 10th annual Easter Egg Hunt
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Easter Sunday is quickly approaching, and one area man is ready to spread some holiday cheer. Coogi Doogi is presenting the 10th Annual Easter Egg Hunt this weekend. The event was inspired by both his mother…
Hug A Bunny returns to Chattanooga Zoo for Easter
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Zoo was hopping today, literally, for its annual Hug A Bunny event. Kids could participate in fun Easter crafts and games,…
Cartel-based meth distributor sentenced in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chief U.S. District Judge sentenced a local meth trafficker to 292 months in prison on Friday. That is more than 24 years. The U.S. Department of Justice said that 44-year-old Armando Mejia-Almazan pleaded guilty for…
Haig Mill Lake approves paddle boarding starting in May
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Dalton's Haig Mill Lake will allow paddle boarding starting on May 1 after getting approval from the EPD. The Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has restrictions on ways visitors can use Haig Mill Lake, because it is…
More to the Story with Staley: Rock City Sign
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) -- Rock City is in the midst of celebrating its 90th anniversary! And for almost 90 years, Rock City has been advertising its…
States consider banning cosmetics containing PFAS
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press A growing number of state legislatures are considering bans on cosmetics and other consumer products that contain a group of synthetic, potentially harmful chemicals known as PFAS. In Vermont, the state Senate gave final approval…
Report: Russia charges Journal reporter with espionage
MOSCOW (AP) — Jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been charged with espionage in Russia and has entered a formal denial, two Russian news agencies reported Friday. The state news agency Tass and the Interfax news agency said…