Polk Co. Sheriff's Office investigates plane crash
Plane appears to have crashed in the mountains of Polk County. Officials are on the scene after finding the tail end of the plane.
Hamilton Co. Mayor announces interest in 11 acres of Bluecross Blueshield land for a new public school
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Sunday, Hamilton County Mayor, Weston Wamp, announced the county's interest in the 11-acre "Golden Gateway" site being sold by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. The plan…
Chattanooga's 14th annual running of the Chihuahuas
This year marked Chattanooga's 14th annual running of the Chihuahuas.
Orchard Knob launches event where law enforcement and community members are able to create a personal relationships
Orchard Knob was a hub to celebrate community and personal connections made between neighbors and law enforcement within the Chattanooga area.
Mayor Unveils Proposed Budget
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly unveiled a proposed budget for the 2024 Fiscal Year. (more…)
Strawberry Festival takes over downtown Chattanooga Market
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Strawberry season is in full swing in the Tennessee Valley. (more…)
Truck crashes into auto repair shop off Brainerd Road
Chattanooga Police responded to a crash where a vehicle ran into a building.
Deadly crash takes one life in Chattanooga early Sunday morning
Chattanooga Police responded to a deadly rollover crash early Sunday morning.
$40-million-dollar Ooltewah apartments cause for debate between residents and developers
Chattanooga's Ooltewah exit may become much busier in the coming months, and now, one planned development has become a topic for debate. A local engineer working on the project and an anonymous resident give their insight.
Town of Ranger is officially dissolved in northwest Georgia
RANGER, Georgia (WDEF) - With the wave of a pen, the town of Ranger is no more. Governor Brian Kemp has signed the law dissolving the small town in eastern Gordon County. We told you how Representative Matt Barton proposed…
Chattanooga Fire Dept. hiring for 2024 academy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department is now taking applications for next year's Fire Academy, which begins in January. Candidates will participate in a six-month-long fire training…
From The Archives: 1990 I-75 Pileup
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - This week, we saw a deadly interstate pileup in Illinois caused by a dust storm. It involved more than 70 vehicles. Well, 33 years ago, we saw…
Stock market today: Global markets up ahead of US jobs data
BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets were mostly higher Friday ahead of a U.S. jobs update amid worries about the health of banks under pressure from interest rate hikes. London, Frankfurt, Hong Kong and Wall Street futures advanced. Shanghai declined.…
CDC's Rochelle Walensky resigns, citing pandemic transition
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, submitted her resignation Friday, saying the waning of the COVID-19 pandemic was a good time to make…
More to the Story with Staley: The Hart Gallery
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hart Gallery is located in downtown Chattanooga. It's a place where local artists can go and apply their skills. Now, the gallery…
Injured hunter airlifted from Cherokee wilderness
TELLICO PLAINS, Tennessee (WDEF) - Local and state teams helped rescue an injured hunter in the East Tennessee mountains on Thursday. Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones reports that the hunter was about two miles into a remote section of the…
UTC unveils new mechatronics lab as program continues to grow
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) introduced its new mechatronics lab Thursday morning. It is the Robotics, Intelligent Systems and Control…
Woman taken to hospital after Rustic Village stove fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A resident at the Rustic Village Apartments was taken to the hospital Friday morning with possible smoke inhalation from a stove fire. She says she accidentally left food…
NC lawmakers pass 12-week abortion ban; governor vows veto
By GARY D. ROBERTSON and HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press Abstract: The Republican-controlled North Carolina legislature has approved and sent to the governor a ban on nearly all abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy in response to last year’s overturning of…
Pride organizers keep eye on drag laws ahead of festivals
By SUSAN HAIGH and PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press Abstract: Organizers of Pride festivals and parades in conservative states are under increasing pressure to censor their events or ban drag performances. That's making it challenging to hold events that celebrate lesbian,…
TurboTax customers to receive checks for $141M settlement
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Americans who qualified for free tax services — but were instead deceived into paying TurboTax for their returns — will soon get settlement checks in the mail. In a settlement last year, TurboTax's owner Intuit…
Ford recalls some vehicles for air bag inflator installation
Ford Motor Co. is recalling certain 2004 to 2006 Ranger vehicles because replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a letter that…
WHO downgrades COVID pandemic, says it's no longer emergency
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization said Friday that COVID-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency, marking a symbolic end to the devastating coronavirus pandemic that triggered once-unthinkable lockdowns, upended economies worldwide and killed at least 7 million…
Man who attempted to escape jail pleads guilty
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Silverdale Jail inmate, who jumped into a jail van and ran over a corrections officer, appeared in criminal court on Thursday. Michael Irvin pleaded guilty to three counts of aggravated assault. Prosecutors said Irvin was…