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Smoke but no fire at the Read House

UPDATE: Fire officials now say it was a malfunctioning boiler in the basement. The boiler was shut down until it can be repaired. _________ CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Can we chalk another one up…

TECH BYTE: What is Wordle?

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new game is taking the Internet by storm. If you haven't heard of Wordle, you've at least seen other people playing it while scrolling through…

Tax law changes and tips

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Tax season is here and there are some important changes to be mindful of. "Tax planning and tax strategy is not something fun to talk about. It’s…

CFD Responds to Space Heater Fire Saturday

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Chattanooga Fire department responded to a fire started by a space heater Saturday afternoon. A House fire in 2700 block of Curtis Street with one occupant escaped with no injuries. Although no one was injured, this is…

Experts warn Chattanooga residents about heater safety

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The cold weather is making its presence felt throughout Chattanooga. Before anyone runs to the heater for relief, the Chattanooga Fire Department has some pointers to keep everyone safe this winter. CFD Fire Chief Phil Hyman says…

Boats destroyed in Hales Bar Marina fire

UPDATE: The Marion County Sheriff's Office reports that there is a person unaccounted for from the fire. They brought in divers on Friday to search the water for a possible victim. They didn't find anyone, but called off the…

Dalton Police look for missing man

DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton Police are asking for the public's help to find a missing man. 49 year old Stephen Hammontree was last seen on Monday. His wife says he headed off to work at Dorsett Industries on May…

Mayor announces 4 finalists for Police Chief

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has announced four finalists for the open Chief of Police job. They include one in-house candidate, Glenn Scruggs plus a female candidate from Atlanta, plus two men now working in New Orleans and…

Woman charged with murder in drug death

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A woman has been charged in connection with a fatal drug overdose last fall. 28 year old Hannah Kaiser has been charged with second degree murder. In September, 30 year old Mary McHone died in her home…

Health Dept. denies publishing patient names

CHATTANOOGA (Hamilton County Health Department) - The Hamilton County Health Department has been notified by community members that false health information is currently circulating online. We want to emphasize that the Hamilton County Health Department operates under HIPAA regulations and…

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