Chattanooga Police Department program assisting in mental health calls
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police Department has launched a new program to provide an additional tool in its belt to help serve the community. Lt. Tim Tomisek,…
Invasion of Ukraine's impact on mental health
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The Russian invasion of Ukraine also impacts the mental health of people all over the world, even here in the Tennessee Valley area. Over the past two years, mental health has been a major topic due to the…
Tennessee sued over state House, Senate redistricting maps
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A lawsuit backed by the Tennessee Democratic Party seeks to block new Republican-drawn redistricting maps for the state House and Senate. The challenge filed in Davidson County Chancery Court by three…
Lawsuit: Diocese didn't properly investigate sex abuse claim
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Knoxville and its bishop have been named in a lawsuit alleging that sexual abuse allegations against a former employee weren’t investigated properly. News outlets report that the complaint filed Tuesday in…
Roberts Mill Road will remain closed 8 weeks
UPDATE: After an inspection by a Geo Tech Stabilization company, Hamilton County officials now say it will take 8 weeks to repair Roberts Mill Road. They will begin the work next week. _______ HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) -…
Suspect charged in overnight breakin at Bradley business
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County Sheriff's investigators have charged a suspect in an overnight burglary. An alarm went off at a business on Spring Place Road Southeast around 1:30 AM. Officers found an open window, but no other sign…
Russia's Putin announces military operation in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine, claiming it’s intended to protect civilians. In a televised address, Putin said the action comes in response to threats coming from Ukraine. He added…
"Karma's a ...": Comptroller report on DA Pinkston has Boyd calling for his resignation
The state comptroller's office wrapped up an investigation into the hiring and continued employment of relatives in the Hamilton County District Attorney's Office. The conclusion?…
School mask mandate bill continues to roll in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia senators are advancing bills that would let Georgia public school parents opt their children out of school mask mandates and would bar many state and local agencies from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Both measures passed…
Dalton man convicted of rape and kidnapping of ex-girlfriend
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - A jury found a Dalton man guilty of rape, kidnapping and cruelty to children in a family violence case. His ex-girlfriend and mother of his children accused him of kidnapping and raping her in the spring…
State of Black Chattanooga report released
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga delivered its inaugural State of Black Chattanooga report this afternoon revealing critical data for Black residents in the city. The report revealed various…
Calhoun Avenue Closed after Residential Flooding
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) Calhoun Avenue was closed, this morning due to flooding. But some who live on Calhoun couldn't even step off their front porch. "When I got up, I thought I could…
More To The Story: Axe Throwing
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Say, if you don't mind me asking, have you ever thrown an axe? If not, you could be like Joseph. Joseph might well hit a…
Firefighters rescuing drivers stuck in flooding
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - First responders continue to get calls about people stuck in flooding in the Middle Valley and Dallas Bay areas. Chattanooga Firefighters rescued drivers in back-to-back incidents Wednesday Afternoon. The first was a car that…
Home destroyed by fire in Kenton Ridge subdivision
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A woman and her pets escaped a house fire this morning in the Shallowford Road/Hickory Valley area. You could see the smoke from miles away. The fire happened at a home in the Kenton Ridge subdivision.…
State rules District Attorney Pinkston has violated Nepotism laws
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County District Attorney has placed two of his employees on leave following a state ruling against his officer for nepotism. Neal Pinkston has been under fire for having his wife and her brother working in his…
David Perdue proposes term limits for Georgia elected officials
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - David Perdue in his race for Governor of Georgia is proposing term limits for statewide elected officials in Georgia. The former U.S. Senator is running against current Governor Brian Kemp in the Republican Primary. His proposal…
2/22/22 weddings at the Ringgold chapel
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Not only is today Tuesday, but it's also "Twos-day." It's Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022. If you write that out, it's 2/22/22 on a Tuesday. Some people used this opportunity to…
Sen. Ossoff talks job training at Dalton State
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff visited Dalton State University on Tuesday to talk about Pell Grants. He chose the Dalton campus because they are the only Hispanic Serving…
Deputies shoot man armed with a knife in Blount County
MARYVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TBI is taking over the case of an officer-involved shooting in the Maryville area on Tuesday afternoon. They say the Blount County Sheriff's Office got a call about a suspicious person behind a home around…
Golden Apple Award: William Newman, Thrasher Elementary
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN (WDEF) - Making Math and Science fun for young children can be a challenge.William Newman has created a variety of activities to keep his fourth graders engaged throughout the year…
Local politicians react to Russia-Ukraine conflict
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin formally recognized both Luhansk and Donetsk as independent territories from Ukraine, sparking worldwide outrage. President Biden responded with new sanctions on Russia, calling Putin's actions "blatant…
Mayor Kelly Names New Police Chief Appointee
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The wait to find out who will be Chattanooga's new Chief of Police is over. This morning, Mayor Tim Kelly announced that Celeste Murphy will be taking the role. Murphy…
Knox County chooses internal candidate over Bradley Superintendent
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Knox County School Board chose an internal option this evening over a candidate from Bradley County to be there next superintendent. Dr. Linda Cash from the Bradley County…