DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - A sinkhole has opened up on I-59 North before the Trenton Exit. All lanes are closed and traffic is being diverted off of Exit 11 and back onto Exit 17. The sinkhole is at mile…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - SR 58 North in Ooltewah is closed due to an apparent sinkhole. According to TDOT spokesperson Rae Anne Bradley, TDOT has established traffic control and crews are confirming a repair plan. The lane will remain…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tuesday was day five of the Duane Sanders trial. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, TN. (WDEF)— Hamilton County homeowners could soon see some relief on their tax bills. Mayor Weston Wamp and Assessor of Property Marty Haynes announced a new certified property tax rate of $1.51 per $100 of assessed value—a significant drop…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It’s a big step forward in emergency care for working dogs. Life Force Air Medical, part of Erlanger Health System, has made history…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A small dog in Cleveland apparently survived a wild encounter over the weekend that might end up in court. A Teacup Yorkie was left at a local dog facility while its owners were on a cruise.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new federal report points to major safety failures in a deadly explosion last year at a Chattanooga metal treatment facility.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting that took place on Ohls Avenue. On June 2, 2025 at 8:22 p.m., police were dispatched to the 3500 block of Ohls Avenue. When they…
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Romanian citizen has admitted to making “swatting” calls to several American politicians, including Marjorie Taylor Greene. He pleaded guilty in federal…
PISGAH, Ala. (WDEF)- TVA says they’re looking to build a new pumped storage facility in Jackson County, Alabama. (more…)
A massive plume of Saharan dust is covering the Caribbean as it makes its way toward to…
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Marion County detective is facing felony charges following a TBI investigation into alleged document forgery. Special agents launched an investigation into forgery…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) responded to a call about a bicyclist being struck Tuesday morning. At 6:00 a.m.,…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- As people live longer, the need to plan smarter for long-term care has never been more urgent — and now, artificial intelligence is stepping in to help. A new platform called Waterlily is using AI to forecast…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Public input is essential as the City of Chattanooga looks to shape the next generation of parks, programs, and recreational spaces. City leaders…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Monday was day…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Housing Authority says their One Westside project now has a funding gap. (more…)
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The children of a man who died in custody are reportedly filing a lawsuit against Grundy County, its sheriff and officers. The lawsuit claims that Ronnie Ledbetter ran off the…
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- The state of Georgia will begin distributing one-time refunds to taxpayers in the coming weeks. These refunds are coming from the recent passage of House Bill 112 during the 2025 legislative…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Multiple people have been arrested after a multi-agency human trafficking operation. From May 30, 2025, to June 1, 2025, local agencies and the TBI's Human…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Public Works is now accepting applications for its Summer Youth Work Program. The Summer Youth Work Program gives any recent graduate or high school student 16 and older…
Walt Disney Co. is laying off hundreds of employees as part of a cost-cutting measure, CBS News has confirmed. "As our industry transforms at a rapid pace, we continue to evaluate ways to efficiently manage…
A suspect is in custody after what the FBI is calling a "targeted act of violence" during a peaceful march in support of Israeli hostages at the outdoor Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado, on…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With summer right around the corner, many parents are looking for ways to keep their kids busy—and learning. Experts say the “summer slide,” or…