Athens man arrested, charged with second-degree murder
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- McMinn County Police arrested a man after he was indicted and charged for a 2020 overdose death. William Dean Roberts was charged with second degree murder, and the…
Another price hike is coming for EPB Fiber TV Packages
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - EPB says their Fiber Optics packages are going up again. Beginning on April 1, the prices for their Fiber TV channels are going up: $2 Bronze Tier $6 Silver Tier $7 Gold Tier They blame the programmers…
Woman shot by boyfriend in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A woman was shot by her boyfriend in Chattanooga on Thursday, according to police. They say her injuries were not life-threatening. The shooting happened around 8 p.m. at 3375 Hughes Ave. The 39-year-old woman was sitting…
Brad Paisley pens country song featuring Ukraine's Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appears in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sept. 8, 2022, left, and country singer Brad Paisley attends a ceremony honoring Carrie Underwood with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Sept. 20,…
Latest on Russia-Ukraine war.
By JOHN LEICESTER and HANNA ARHIROVA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - According to the Associated Press, Ukraine’s president has pledged to push for victory in 2023 as he and other…
TECH BYTE: AAA Offers EV Buying Tips
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Electric cars are becoming a lot more popular these days, but how do you know if they're right for you? AAA is helping drivers decide.…
Locals petition to fix the "Death Curve" of Cagle Mountain
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- People are organizing to improve a deadly stretch of highway. There are a few curves on State Route 111, but one…
Kane Brown to Co-Host 2023 CMT Music Awards
AUSTIN, Texas (WDEF) -- Tennessee Valley native Kane Brown will be the star of the show at the 2023 CMT Music Awards once again this year. Kane will…
Behind the scenes of the new Tennessee Aquarium exhibit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Aquarium will be unveiling a new exhibit next week. Crowds will certainly be lined up to see what they have in…
Harvey Weinstein gets 16 more years for rape, sexual assault
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer Abstract: A Los Angeles judge on Thursday sentenced Harvey Weinstein to 16 years in prison after a jury convicted him of the 2013 rape and sexual assault of an Italian actor and model. The…
Two controversial Tennessee bills have passed
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two Tennessee bills concerning minors passed on Thursday. House Bill 01 and House Bill 09 both sparked a lot of controversy. Tennessee House Bill 01 will…
Chattanooga's Orange Grove Center hosted kickoff event celebrating 70th anniversary
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga parents and community leaders started Orange Grove Center back in 1953 to assist those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. During their…
From The Archives: Honoring Cleveland's Rhyne Howard
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Bradley County Commission started the ball rolling this week on honoring a local sports hero. They passed a proposal to rename a stretch of South Lee Highway after…
Chip's Good Word: Tennessee sayings
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Like most southerners, we've got a few expressions in East Tennessee. Do you know someone who is feeling "puny?" Well, they don't in other parts of the country. The folks…
Man arrested after dog attacks child at school
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man was arrested in Chattanooga after his dog attacked a child at Bright School. The attack happened on Wednesday. Burton Webb was on school property when his dog attacked and bit a child. The…
Rock City hosts 15th annual Shamrock City
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF) -- Rock City is hosting their 15th annual Shamrock City St. Patrick's Day celebration. At Shamrock City, guests can experience Irish culture on two special weekends in March. Shamrock City will take place on March…
Nokian Tyres to hire more than 100 employees
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Nokian Tyres announced on Thursday that they have started hiring a substantial number of employees. The company said they will hire 125 new employees at their Dayton factory. The increase in hiring is due to…
Fatal motorcycle accident on Hixson Pike
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A motorcycle crashed into a camping trailer being hauled by a pickup truck Wednesday night, HCSO said. Hamilton County Police said the motorcycle rider was…
UT System will launch Grand Challenge initiative for Tennessee
KNOXVILLE (WDEF) - University of Tennessee System President laid out his vision for the five universities in the system, including UTC, this morning. He identified Three Grand…
Governor Kemp announces appointments to Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced appointments to judicial circuits and state courts on Wednesday. Of those, Governor Kemp appointed Chris Arnt…
Jan. 6 rioter who threatened Rep. Ocasio-Cortez gets 3 years
A Texas man who threatened U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter after he stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 was sentenced on Wednesday to more than three…
Gunman kills 3, including reporter covering initial shooting
This image released by the Orange County, Fla., Sheriff's Office shows Keith Melvin Moses. Authorities say a central Florida television journalist and a little girl were fatally shot Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, near the scene of…
NC boy rescued with drones from Hamilton, West Polk Counties
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N. Carolina (WDEF) -- The Hiwassee Dam Fire Department in Murphy, North Carolina, rescued a juvenile with special needs earlier this week after he…
Georgia lawmakers pare back bill to increase truck weights
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia lawmakers are watering down a bill to allow heavier trucks on state highways after widespread opposition to the original measure by state and local officials. The House Transportation Committee voted 12-7…