Police warn of a string of overdose deaths in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are issuing a warning about a rash of overdose deaths in our area that they blame on fentanyl. They say the city has seen 10 overdose deaths since the…
Sandy Hook families settle for $73M with gun maker Remington
The families of nine victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School have agreed to a $73 million settlement of a lawsuit against the maker of the rifle used to kill 20 first graders and six educators in 2012.
Firefighters Battle House Fire In Red Bank
A fast moving fire ripped though a home in Red Bank about 7:15 Tuesday morning.
Small fire at Hixson restaurant causes disruption for other businesses
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters were called to a Mexican restaurant in Hixson on Tuesday morning. They found a fire in the back of El Matate in the Publix complex on Hixson Pike near Valleybrook. But when firefighters put it…
Benjamin Brown gets 'big win;' is eligible for immediate probation despite conviction
The case that’s captured the Tennessee Valley’s attention since 2018: a two-year-old girl dead; her babysitter’s boyfriend charged with killing her. On Monday, a jury found Benjamin Brown of Soddy-Daisy guilty, but…
Tennessee lawmakers pass ban on instant runoff voting
Tennessee lawmakers passed a ban Monday against instant runoff voting in elections, which is also known as ranked choice voting.
Avian Flu Detected
HICKMAN, Ky. (AP) - A flock of commercial broiler chickens in Kentucky near the Tennessee border has tested positive for avian influenza. According to a news release, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian…
Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know on hopes of averting war
BERLIN (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Germany's chancellor on Tuesday after the Kremlin signaled that it was still possible for diplomacy to head off what Western officials have said…
Firefighters Walk from Cleveland to Nashville, Draw Attention to Workers Comp Bill
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Today a pair of Cleveland firefighters began a nine day walk to the State Capitol in Nashville. They took a pit stop at Wired Coffee in Ooltewah to speak with News…
Memphis Drive resident grateful for pump station's closure
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Chattanooga retiree Ronnie McGill described it as if a battle had been won. For the first time in more than three decades, he and the fellow residents of Memphis Drive…
Family of Annie Shell Disappointed Following Benjamin Brown Verdict
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - "I don't understand what the jury was thinking," says Annie Shell's father David Shell. A jury took two days to decide Benjamin Brown of Soddy-Daisy is guilty of criminally negligent…
More To The Story: The Tree Team
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Rich Sulley knows trees better than most. Fact of the matter is, Rich is in Chattanooga for one reason: look at our trees. Rich is an…
Benjamin Brown convicted on lesser charges in death of child
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A jury on Monday found Benjamin Spencer guilty in the death of two year old Annie Burkett. But it was not on the original charges. In the trial that began last week, prosecutors said the Annie and…
What's Right With Our Schools: Brown Middle School Wow Notebook
HARRISON, TN (WDEF) - The early teenage years are a challenging time in most of our lives. A well-timed compliment can put pep in your step and change your entire outlook. That's…
Raffensberger: Use state troopers for election security
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is for the first time endorsing a separate agency hiring election investigators. The plan will overlap what the Republican says is his own underfunded investigation unit. Raffensperger on Monday also called…
Diocese of Nashville official sentenced for statutory rape
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee (WDEF) - A former church official was sentenced on Monday to 20 years in prison for sexual abuse of a girl. Michael D. Lewis pleaded guilty to statutory rape charges. The abuse happened between 2014-16 when Lewis was…
Madisonville officer shoots man with a knife
MADISONVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TBI will investigate an officer-involved shooting in Monroe County overnight. If happened in the city of Madisonville around midnight. Police say they were called to deal with a suicidal person who was trying to cut…
New Miami flights begin in May from Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga has landed a new flight to Miami. American Airlines begins their Miami service on Saturday, May 7th. Depart CHA at 6:17 a.m. | Arrive MIA at 8:20 a.m. Depart MIA at 9:50 p.m. | Arrive…
TECH BYTE: Tech for Ditching Opioids
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Some doctors are using tech to help their patients avoid pain pills. "I wanted to get off opioids as quickly as I could, obviously. But also…
Benjamin Brown jury deliberation set to continue Monday 9:00 A.M.
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Benjamin Brown trial jury had Sunday off but will resume deliberating at 9 am Monday. Benjamin Brown is on trial for felony murder and aggravated child abuse of 2 year old Annie Shell. Now, Brown and…
Benjamin Brown takes stand in his own defense, and admits to lying
It's time for the defense to present its case. Just a day after the jury heard from the Medical Examiner, saying a toddler was shaken so hard, blood got on her…
Forensic Pathologist speaks at Benjamin Brown’s trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The jury trial continues for a man accused of a 2018 murder of a nearly 3 year old girl. Benjamin Brown’s trial for the death of two-year-old Annie Shell had multiple…
Pursuit of Happiness campaign next Friday
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A local non-profit will be busy next week doing its part to help our homeless neighbors. Next Friday, local nonprofit Pursuit of Happiness will be putting on its inaugural…
Investigators say Daycare worker failed to evacuate kids during fire
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Yesterday in Cleveland, Little Lambs Daycare caught fire while children were napping inside. The fire was quickly visible to those in nearby businesses. "Basically, it was…
