Dedication for historic steel truss bridge
Cleveland and Bradley County made a special dedication for a historic bridge and walking path.
Marion County arrests suspect connected to Mountain Mart gun thefts
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF) - Law enforcement have been looking for Dustin Stephens for more than a month. On Wednesday, U.S. Marshals, Drug Task Force officers and the Marion County SWAT Team got their man. Stephens has been on the…
Fake poop helps evicted owls settle into new neighborhood
Settling into a new home can be tough for anyone. So scientists have come up with some tricks to make transplanted burrowing owls feel like they are not alone in their new digs, playing owl sounds and scattering fake poop.
Workers overcome by carbon monoxide at construction site
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Four construction workers were taken to the hospital Thursday morning from a carbon monixide case. It started when two people were overcome by carbon monoxide at a construction site for…
Roethlisberger retires at 39: Time to 'hang up my cleats'
The longtime Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback announced his retirement on Thursday, saying it was “time to clean out my locker, hang up my cleats” after 18 years, two Super Bowls, countless team records.
US response on Ukraine offers little optimism, Russia says
MOSCOW (AP) — The U.S. rejection of Russia’s main demands to resolve the crisis over Ukraine leaves little ground for optimism, the Kremlin spokesman said Thursday, while adding that…
Wreck snaps power for thousands of customers in east Tennessee
DECATUR, Tennessee (WDEF) - A crash this afternoon in Meigs County knocked out power for thousands of customers. It happened on Highway 58 north above Decatur after 3 PM. Two pickup trucks collided, but…
Georgia speaker pitches new mental health reforms
BLUE RIDGE, Georgia (WDEF) - House Speaker David Ralston introduced his legislation this year that he calls an overhaul of Georgia's mental health care delivery system. House Bill 1013 would reform the experiences in the workplace, clinics and for first…
WanderLinger Brewing Co. commits to product sustainability
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It's not uncommon for some in Chattanooga to want to end their night with a cold, refreshing beer. But at WanderLinger Brewing Company, the staff is not only committed to…
A week later, still no word on missing 17 year old autistic teen
CHICKAMAUGA, Georgia (WDEF) - It's now been more than a week since a 17 year old girl from Chickamauga went missing. According to her family, Talyn Rae Kernea is autistic and has other cognitive disabilities. Her mom says someone paid…
Hamilton County adds four more schools to virtual class list
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County has moved to virtual classes in four more local schools because of rising Covid cases. East Hamilton Middle, East Ridge High, Ooltewah Middle, and Hixson Middle are shutting down classrooms for the next few days.…
Local Judge Puts Emphasis on Mental Health and Recovery Courts
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - In the last five years, overdose-related deaths have nearly doubled in Tennessee. And Hamilton County ranks fourth in the state for overdoses. But some argue that something can be done…
More To The Story with Staley: Read House Anniversary
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It is still the longest continuously operating hotel in the Southeast. It's recognized by the National Register of Historic Places. It's The Read House. A slice of "Americana" filled…
96 year old driver killed in crash
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A 96 year old driver was killed in a crash Tuesday on Rossville Boulevard. Traffic investigators say the man was making a left hand turn an pulled into the path of an oncoming vehicle near I…
Student stabbed in fight at East Hamilton High
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A student suffered multiple stab wounds during a fight at East Hamilton High School on Wednesday morning. Officials say two female ninth graders got into the fight in the cafeteria around 10:30 AM. They say one of…
Chattanooga police investigating shooting on West MLK Boulevard
Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting incident that left one man wounded. It happened Tuesday at around 2:15 p.m. in the 500 block of West MLK Boulevard. Authorities say they arrived at that location on a report of a person…
AP sources: Justice Breyer to retire; Biden to fill vacancy
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring, giving President Joe Biden an opening he has pledged to fill by naming the first Black woman to the high court, two sources told The Associated Press Wednesday.
MOMentum Network Helps Young Single Mothers in College
The idea of community in Chattanooga lives through one premise: neighbors helping their neighbors. The Momentum Network brings a sense of community, and success to young, single mothers who are…
Poll Worker Recruitment Push
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee officials are launching their push to recruit poll workers for this year's elections. Secretary of State Tre Hargett's office says poll workers must be at least 16 or a registered voter if 18 or older.…
Braves announce World Series Trophy Tour across the southeast
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - The Atlanta Braves announce that their recently won World Series Trophy is going on tour. The tour begins in February and will continue through the summer across the southeast. At each stop, you can take photos…
Child rape suspect arrested in Dunlap
DUNLAP, Tennessee (WDEF) - A routine traffic stop by Dunlap police led to the arrest of a man wanted for child rape. An officer stopped a truck last Friday for having dark-tinted windows. The driver, Robert Black of Clarksville, Tennessee…
Bill Proposed to Lower Minimum Age for Carrying a Handgun
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Currently, the minimum legal age to carry a gun in the state of Tennessee is twenty-one. But that could that could change with a new bill submitted by State Representative Chris…
Chip's Good Word: How to get your native tree to plant in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee Tree Day is coming up on March 19th. It's a day set aside to persuade residents about the benefits of planting native trees in the state. They replace…
Golden Apple Award: Lu Ann Carey, Bradley Central
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - Homegrown teachers often have a unique understanding of the communities they serve. That certainly describes Bradley Central's Lu Ann Carey. When she's not in the classroom, you'll find her…