Adams and Wamp Clash Over Accusations of Meddling Texts to Voters
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today is election day in Tennessee and…
Two people shot looking for lost cell phone
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga police say two people were shot Wednesday night while searching for a lost phone. Officers were called to Cheek Street (right off Glass and Dotson) around 8:30 PM. The victims were not there, but a 23…
Dunlap Police warn shoppers of counterfeit cash over weekend
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Highway 127 Yard Sale, stretching nearly 700 miles, returns tomorrow. With vendors expecting tens of thousands of customers over the weekend, police are warning sellers to be on the lookout for "funny money." The…
Herschel Walker accepts one Senate debate
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - After dodging debates for months in his race for the U.S. Senate, candidate Herschel Walker has accepted one. It would be on October 14th, days before early voting starts for the general election. But details on…
Hearings on proposed Walker County tax hike
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold three public hearings on this year's proposed tax change. The taxing question is complicated this year because of rising home values. But the bottom line is their proposal…
Suspect arrested for last week's Lillian Lane shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have arrested a suspect for last week's shooting on Lillian Lane, right off of Tunnel Boulevard. At the time, police said a man was first assaulted in his driveway and then shot as three suspects…
Photos from National Guard rescues in Kentucky Flooding
PERRY COUNTY, Kentucky (WDEF) - The Tennessee National Guard is reporting on the rescues aircrews made during the rural flooking in Eastern Kentucky. Five UH-60L Blackhawk helicopters based in Nashville and Knoxville worked along the North Fork River. Over…
More to the Story with Staley: new Cereset franchise
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Whether you work in an office building downtown or for that matter, work in your office at home, you might be dealing with stress. At one…
Local doctor gives Covid update: why the BA.5 variant will lead to more 'long Covid'
The B-A 5 covid strain has been labeled as the most contagious variant so far by the C-D-C. Although the symptoms are reportedly more mild, health experts say this variant will lead…
Hamilton County Approves South Broad Stadium Development
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Hamilton County has approved the development of the new Lookouts stadium on Chattanooga's South Side. But the approval didn't come without a final round of deliberation. In past meetings, questions…
Police charge clerk with Lookout Valley shooting at store
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Police make an arrest in a shooting at the Circle K on Browns Ferry Road on Tuesday. But it wasn't the customers who were charged, it was the clerk, Anthony Visher. Police were called to the store…
Georgia extends gas tax suspension into September
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Governor Brian Kemp is extending the suspension of Georgia's excise tax on gas. This order will continue the tax suspension through September 12. The Georgia legislature removed the state tax on gas back in March as…
Hamilton County Commission Approves Economic Stadium Plan
The Hamilton County Commission voted to approve the economic impact plan for the South Broad District, to include a new baseball stadium.
American Legion Post Donates to Local School
American Legion Post 0291 donated $1,300 to Orchard Knob Elementary School to help them stock their care closet.
Monkeypox Cases Confirmed in Hamilton County
The Hamilton County Health Department confirmed that there are three positive Monkeypox cases in the Chattanooga area.
Rossville Man Shot While Standing in His Home Window
A 29-year-old Rossville man was shot and killed while standing in front of a window inside his home Monday afternoon. Officials believe it was not a simple drive-by shooting.
Hamilton County candidates urge residents to vote
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Both candidates in the Wamp family were out in Lookout Valley Tuesday hosting a community event that boasted one simple message -- vote Thursday.…
Democrat Adams Seeks Republican Smedley as Senior Advisor
Adams, a democrat, is seeking Republican Sabrena Smedley as his senior advisor, should he win the race for Hamilton County Mayor.
Local residents respond to Tennessee food tax holiday
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Inflated grocery bills have stretched families' budgets thin throughout the nation in 2022. However, throughout August, Tennessee is looking to provide its residents…
"If You Build It, They Will Come:" City Approves TIF for South Broad Stadium
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- "If you build it, they will come," said a Chattanooga resident at Monday's Industrial Development Board Meeting. The Industrial…
TECH BYTE: Tips for Dodging Phishing Scams
Criminals are now targeting more than just your e-mail, trying to trick you into giving up your personal information.
Benefit for Cagle VFD fire chief helps several units fight car fire near top of Cagle Mountain
DUNLAP (WDEF) - A car fire interrupted two firefighters on the way to a benefit for Cagle Volunteer Fire Department Chief Robert Rude. The two firefighters are Dunlap volunteers Jonathan Snyder and Captain Bryan Hobbs. After arriving at the benefit,…
Kitchen fire in Chattanooga apartment complex displaces residents in 16 units
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a fire Sunday afternoon at the Rustic Village Apartments in the 500 block of Central Drive. The department got the call a little…
Chattanooga Police needs the public's help to get information on fatal shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department needs your help to find out what led to a fatal shooting this afternoon. According to the release, police got a call from Erlanger East hospital that a shooting victim showed up and…