Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire risk
DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of more than 571,000 SUVs and minivans in the U.S. to park them outdoors because the tow hitch harnesses can catch fire while they…
Lawmakers vote to rein in use of good behavior incentives
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama inmates could see more time behind bars under a bill approved Thursday in the Alabama Senate that restricts the use of good behavior incentives to shorten prison stays. Senators voted 30-1 for the bill that…
200 children attend GNTC's Kids STEM Festival
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) hosted a Kids STEM Festival on Thursday at their Whitfield Murray Campus. This is the second festival of its kind held by the college. [caption…
New Future Ready Institute Announced at Tyner
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County students will have a new educational opportunity moving forward. (more…)
Chester Frost boat ramp reopens tomorrow
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Parks and Recreation announced that the Chester Frost boat ramp is reopening Friday morning. It will open March 24 at sunrise. The Chester Frost Park boat ramp at Chickamauga Lake has been closed…
Big Ridge Elementary, Boyd Buchanan closed Friday due to illness
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Schools announced that Big Ridge Elementary School will be closed on Friday due to a high rate of illnesses. All Boyd Buchanan schools will be closed Friday as well. "Approximately 21% of students…
Dalewood student charged with having gun on school property
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A school resource deputy recovered a loaded gun from a student at Dalewood Middle School. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office said one…
Jason Chen gets indicted
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A jury has indicted Jason Chen, the man accused of killing Jasmine Pace late last year. They are indicting him for first-degree premeditated murder and abuse of a…
Qcells expands, creates another 160 jobs in Cartersville
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- More than 150 new jobs are coming to Northeast Georgia. Qcells has invested another $147 million to expand solar manufacturing in Bartow County. Senator Jon Ossoff's Solar Energy Manufacturing for America Act made this possible. Qcells…
Musicians fight threat of Tennessee anti-LGBTQ, drag bills
FILE - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee delivers his State of the State address in the House Chamber, Jan. 31, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee's Republican-dominant Legislature on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, advanced a handful of proposals…
Ford says EV unit losing billions, should be seen as startup
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co.'s electric vehicle business has lost $3 billion before taxes during the past two years and will lose a similar amount this year as the company invests heavily in…
Chattanooga Humane Society helps home 10 meat market dogs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga's Humane Educational Society (HES) is assisting with the rescue of roughly 200 dogs from a Korean meat market this week. [caption id="attachment_1279269"…
Book ban attempts hit record high in 2022, library org says
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Attempted book bans and restrictions at school and public libraries continue to surge, setting a record in 2022, according to a new report from the American Library Association released Thursday.…
Collegedale Police Dept. to host annual Easter Egg Hunt
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Collegedale Police Department is hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt next weekend. The egg hunt will take place at the ballfield on Little Debbie Parkway in Collegedale. It will be on Sunday, April 2, from…
TVA Leaders Part of New Nuclear Announcement in Washington
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) joined leaders from GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, Ontario Power Generation and Synthos Green Energy for an important announcement in Washington, D.C., about the future of new nuclear.
Funding cut could delay Chickamauga Lock completion
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - We're learning of a hickup that could, at least, delay the completion of the Chickamauga Lock project. The Army Corps of Engineers has been working to…
NTSB: Pilot error in crash killing diet guru Gwen Shamblin
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A small plane crash in Tennessee that killed weight-loss guru Gwen Shamblin Lara and six others likely happened when her husband piloting the plane — actor Joe Lara — became disoriented…
Neighbors Upset with Excessive Barking at Dog Kennel Business
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A group of residents in a Chattanooga Southside neighborhood are raising concerns about a dog kennel business. (more…)
Driving Our Economy Forward: Small Business Development Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Starting a successful business is a monumental task. Having a great idea is only the beginning. You'll need expert advice and plenty of it.…
One man injured in Chattanooga drive-by shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Police say a drive-by shooting happened in Chattanooga this afternoon. It happened on the 4700 block of Pawnee Trail, just before 3:30 p.m. The shooter did hit one person, according to the CPD. The police department…
CPD Offers Shooting and Robbery Updates
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - At this week's press briefing Wednesday, Chattanooga Police offered updates on a few incidents. (more…)
Tunnel Hill man sentenced for child molestation
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Catoosa County jury convicted a Tunnel Hill man on Wednesday of molesting his daughter. Officials said they are charging Michael Shane Cramer with two counts of child molestation and one count of enticing a…
East Ridge Looking to Renovate Gym
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The city of East Ridge hopes that they will soon be able to renovate their community gym. (more…)
Investment firms buy Spring City Resort with plans of growth
SPRING CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Real estate investment firms have bought the Spring City Resort and Marina for $2.2 million. Along with the acquisition, the firms have planned a four-phased development plan. Ridges Capital and Yonah Capital, based in Hiawassee,…