Hiker Injured after Fall on Mowbray Mountain
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- First responders with multiple agencies rescued a woman who was injured while hiking on Monday evening. (more…)
Prop plane crashes in Bradley County
UPDATE: Two people are confirmed dead after a single-engine, four-seat prop plane crashed in Bradley County on Monday night. Authorities did not provide the names of the deceased. Adam Lewis, the Public Information Officer for Bradley Co. EMA told News…
Amendment One Would Codify "Right to Work" Law into State Constitution
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- For many, Labor Day is a chance to relax. Some gather at barbecues or stroll through parks, taking a day off as summer comes to a close. But for others, Labor Day is just another Monday --…
Recovery from flooding in Summerville begins, and things are looking up
SUMMERVILLE, GA (WDEF) - The flooding in Chattooga County is called a "once in 200 years" kind of event, and the scenes from Sunday are overwhelming. You could see it in Trion. Lyerly saw flooding that had people getting out…
What's Right With Our Schools: CSLA Construction
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - CSLA is about to pass a milestone more than 30 years in the making. Their upper and lower school campuses are coming together like never before. This brick and mortar progress is a rock solid example…
Walker County Labor Day Car and Motorcycle Show Postponed
ROCK SPRING, Ga. (WDEF)- Walker County's 30th annual Labor Day and Motorcycle Show scheduled to be held today at the Walker County Civic Center in Rock Spring has been postponed due…
Man in Critical Condition after Shooting in Chattanooga Sunday Night
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man is in critical condition after a shooting sometime either late Sunday evening or early Monday morning in Chattanooga. (more…)
Relief Events for Chattooga County Flood Victims Today
SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (WDEF)- Flood victims in Chattooga County have multiple ways today to get some needed clean water after Sunday's devastating flood event. (more…)
TECH BYTE: Virtual Reality Used to Study Concussions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- College football season is officially underway. One university is using tech to study concussions, and help players. Virtual reality isn't just for playing video…
Chattanooga Exterminators protecting animals at Chattanooga Zoo
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-When attending the Chattanooga zoo you expect to see animals. What you don’t often see if the work that goes on behind the scenes. Chattanooga Exterminators works provides pesticide control while making…
Georgia Governor Kemp declares a state of emergency as heavy rains cause flash flooding in Trion and Summerville
TRION, GA (WDEF) - Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declares a state of emergency for Chattooga and Floyd Counties…
Rain drenches the Fall Food Truck Rally, but not the hunger for the food
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - While the rain was still going on, the first Horizon Pavilion across from Finley Stadium held the Fall Food…
Shooting between two cars leads to chaos along Brainerd Road
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A chaotic scene late this afternoon along Brainerd Road near Greenway View. Several shots fired between two cars, leading to a a car…
Foul play possibly involved in disappearance of Marion County woman
MARION COUNTY (WDEF) - The Marion County Sheriff's Office and the 12th Judicial Drug Task Force are joining forces to investigate a missing person from the Whitwell area. 44-year-old Stacy Crawford has been missing since August 9th. The Task Force…
Chattanooga Radio Control Club hosts Fly - Palooza
This weekend the Chattanooga Radio Control Club in Ooltewah, TN hosted free RC airplane lessons. (more…)
5th annual Butterfly Festival to remember Katie Beth Carter
This week in Ringgold, Georgia was the 5th annual butterfly festival to remember and honor the life of former Heritage High School student Katie Beth Carter. (more…)
Three shootings a few miles from each other leave four men suffering from minor injuries
UPDATE: A third shooting in the 3600 block of Brainerd Road leaves an 18-year-old suffering from minor injuries. Police say they got the call at 8:15 Saturday evening of a person shot at that location. The victim did not divulge…
Georgia man charged with forging faxed prescription
RAINSVILLE, Alabama (WDEF) - Georgia authorities have made an arrest in a different kind of drug case. Investigators say Dawson Brown from Stone Mountain faxed a prescription to a drug shore in Rainsville, Alabama. But the prescription for the controlled…
Wamp Outlines Priorities as He Begins Term
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The elections and fanfare are now over, and Weston Wamp is on the job as Hamilton County's Mayor. After being sworn in, Wamp hinted at his agenda for the beginning…
Food Truck Friday returns to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- If you were on I-24 today with the windows down and smelled something that had your mouth watering, chances are it was the collective aroma coming from…
'A Lasting Legacy': Ham. Co. Office of Emergency Management recognizes Natl Preparedness Month
The Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management is recognizing September as National Preparedness Month with their "a lasting legacy" campaign. (more…)
Witness to shooting on dove season's first day says shooter "lacked remorse" & "looking to exit area"
HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF) - A mother and son were shot on the first day of dove hunting season on a site in North Chickamauga Creek. It was a controlled hunt Thursday, but an eyewitness…
More To The Story with Staley: Don Poole
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It was a special Thursday afternoon for Boyd Patterson. As the newly elected 11th District Criminal Court Judge, he takes the oath of office from retiring…
Viral Road Rage suspect turns himself in
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County's Fugitive officers have arrested Michael Harvey who was wanted for a road rage incident that went viral. He turned himself in on Friday morning to face charges of Assault, Vandalism and Disorderly Conduct. The confrontation…
