UPDATE: WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican leader Kevin McCarthy has fallen short in first-round voting to become House speaker. House Republicans fell into a tangle on the opening day of the new Congress. McCarthy is fighting to become speaker as his…
BLUE RIDGE, Georgia (WDEF) - Five candidates are on the ballot for a special election in north Georgia on Tuesday. They are running to replace Blue Ridge Representative David Ralston, who died in November. The candidates include his widow, Sheree…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Many in the community are beginning their latest annual New Year's resolutions for 2023. Lisa Dunny, the owner of Chattanooga Coffee Company, says she wants…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and officials are looking to raise awareness to assist victims. The Hamilton County Health Department posted online that…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) -- With a new year comes new legislation here in the Volunteer State. According to a press release from the Tennessee State Senate, several new laws…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police make an arrest after a shooting on New Year's Eve. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With the New Year upon us there are new laws you need to be aware of. (more…)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A record-breaking 210,000 people from the Music City - and plenty more across the country - tuned in to watch CBS' NEW YEAR'S EVE LIVE:…
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man in Sale Creek drove home after church today to find his mother's house was on fire. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- To kick off 2023, Blood Assurance is ringing in the New Year by celebrating National Blood Donor Month. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A neighborhood in Lookout Valley was shutdown for a time earlier this evening. (more…)
UPDATE: The cause of the fire is believed to be an electrical problem, possibly related to a heating unit in a top floor apartment, according to fire investigators. This is the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Montlake Community came together this past weekend to create a Christmas miracle. Neighbors and strangers alike banded together through sharing Facebook posts, phone calls, and constant emailing…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- New Year's Eve is right around the corner and the Scenic City is getting ready to party. Everything from hotel parties at the Edwin and…
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (WDEF) -- 2022 has been an astronomical year for NASA! Let's take a look back at a few of their biggest moments. Of course, this list…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A high speed police chase came to a violent end in downtown Chattanooga this morning. (more…)
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- 42-year-old Patricke Conley, the man charged with several criminal vehicular charges on Christmas, was arraigned in court today. Conley entered a not-guilty plea Thursday afternoon and is accused of causing a deadly Christmas day crash…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- While some local businesses are getting ready for New Year's Eve, others are preparing for Georgia Bulldog fans to come barking through the door. Five Wits Brewing Company will be hosting a Peach Bowl watch party on…
COLLEGEDALE, TN (WDEF) - Collegedale Police need your help to track down an attempted murder and aggravated rape suspect. Kenneth McKenzie Junior was already out on bond for…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An upcoming summit is aiming to help young women and girls navigate the challenges and dangers presented…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)-A man involved in a deadly Christmas Night crash in Bradley County has been booked into Bradley County Jail. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- At today's press conference, Chattanooga Police urged the public to ring in the New Year responsibly. Their focus was on encouraging those who go out to celebrate to have designated drivers or use a rideshare service. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There is a tragic update to the two vehicle crash that occurred on the 6200 block of Shallowford Road at the…
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Some residents in Dade County are under a Boil Water Advisory after the extreme cold snap that impacted the Tennessee Valley over the weekend. (more…)