Chattanooga man wanted for questioning in Knoxville murder
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Knoxville Police Department is looking for a man who was last seen in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Knoxville Police said 37-year-old Duane Harris is wanted…
What we know about victims of the Louisville bank shooting
By CLAIRE GALOFARO and BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Tributes were growing Monday for the five people slain in a shooting at a Louisville bank, with friends sharing details of their lives and mourners gathering at vigils.…
Small business owners feel the credit crunch
By MAE ANDERSON and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — When Nat West, owner of cider-making company Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider, decided to supplement his wholesale business by opening a taproom in a bustling neighborhood in Portland,…
Hamilton Co. kindergarten registration is this week
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Online registration for kindergarten opened in Hamilton County on Monday. It will continue through Friday, April 14. Parents and guardians can register their children…
Judges block Tennessee move to cut Nashville council in half
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Democratic-leaning city of Nashville's Metropolitan Council will get to keep all 40 of its seats for now, under a temporary decision issued Monday by three state judges. The ruling stymies…
What's Right with Our Schools: Nolan Elementary School, Acts of Kindness
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Learning how to be kind to others is a valuable lesson for children to learn. See how students at Nolan…
Jones Reappointed; Local Lawmakers Defend Expulsion
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - The debate over two Democrats in the Tennessee State Legislature being expelled is continuing as they are likely to be reappointed back to their seats.…
More to the Story with Staley: Alternative Baseball
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's a baseball program that used to operate here in Chattanooga, then it went away. Now, organizers are hoping it will come back. Hosting…
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…