Local Man Recalls Witnessing 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
A local truck driver was driving through New York when the World Trade Center was struck on September 11, 2001.
Councilman Erskine Oglesby is joining the race for Chattanooga Mayor
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The number of candidates running for mayor of Chattanooga is now 7. District 7 City Councilman Erskine Oglesby made his announcement this morning. Oglesby says he will focus on increasing trust in public safety, and addressing homelessness…
Remains Found in Rhea County Identified as Missing Bradley County Woman
Authorities have now confirmed a body found last week in Rhea County is that of a Bradley County woman missing since mid-August.
'Evacuate now:' Wildfires grow in Oregon as 500K flee
Deadly wildfires in heavily populated northwest Oregon are growing and hundreds of thousands of people have been told to flee encroaching flames.
Business groups express support for mask mandate
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - As health experts say wearing masks can save lives from COVID-19, something you might not think about is the impact it might be having on the economy. "The facts are pretty clear around the importance…
Go Fund Me page set up for homeowner shot in fugitive hunt
"He is alive but he is in the hospital with some worries about medical bills."
Chief Judge Pamela Reeves dies
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The first female federal judge in East Tennessee has died after a battle with cancer. U.S. District Judge Pamela Reeves was 66. The UT grad was awarded the highest alumni award given by the University, the…
Driver charged with DUI after running into police car
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - A Fort Payne Police Officer was escorting a driver with mechanical problems Wednesday on I-59, when another vehicle stuck his patrol car from behind. The driver, 32 year old Tremel Evans of Moody Alabama, was…
First Responder Award: Fire Chief Jerry Smith in Soddy-Daisy
"Let me say to the firemen, that I do love you.."
Tennessee to use virus relief dollars to train more police
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee will funnel $300,000 of federal coronavirus relief dollars to help cover the cost of 90 additional police cadet scholarships as part of Gov. Bill Lee’s initiative to strengthen policing. The announcement comes as advocates across…
Bradley County reports inmate suicide at the jail
“I have reviewed the video footage and my officers’ reports and can confirm with 100 percent certainty that the corrections officers involved did their job.."
Kim White running for Mayor of Chattanooga
"I think I have a unique perspective on our city to know."
Election Cybersecurity
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - So far, 2020 has been a historical year in many ways. It's also the year for a presidential election come November. Cybersecurity becomes even more critical in this year's November election not only because of possible threats…
More details on Dalton Potter's last run before capture
Law Enforcement says Dalton Potter broke into a home and shot it out with resident before his capture
TWRA identifies fisherman whose body was found in Tennessee River
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The body of a man recovered last night in the Tennessee River has been identified. The family of 42 year old Adam Jones from Sequatchie County reported him missing earlier in the week, after he didn't return…
EPB says disconnection notification is working
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - EPB on Wednesday announced that it will resume its normal business practice of disconnecting customers who have not made arrangements to start paying past due electric and fiber optics bills. The program was suspended back in March…
Tennessee officials searching for tiger spotted by deputy
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy spotted the animal Wednesday night at an industrial park.
Tennessee Jobless Claims Slightly Improve
Jobless claims in Tennessee slightly improved for the week of September 5 with new claims dropping to 11,706 from 12,035.
Police: Fleeing stolen car causes multi vehicle crash
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police say a stolen car caused a multi-vehicle crash Wednesday night. They say an officer tried to stop a vehicle that had been reported stolen when the driver fled. He crashed into several other cars. It…
TWRA recovering body from Nickajack Lake
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Local police and the TWRA are recovering a body tonight discovered in the Tennessee River. Chattanooga Police notified Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers around sunset about the body. They say it is near Moccasin Bend. Chattanooga Fire…
Manhunt ends for Dalton Potter after another shooting
UPDATE: Sheriff Scott Chitwood says that officers came across Potter on a road just inside Gordon County this evening. They jumped him and took him into custody. No one was injured in the arrest. Sheriff Chitwood re-iterated that the person…
Commission reverses vote on Silverdale Corrections Center contract
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County Commissioners are having second thoughts about choosing a contractor for the proposed Silverdale workhouse expansion. Last week, they rejected a bid to have KTM Construction handle the project. But today, the commission reversed that decision.…
Blood Assurance has critical need after multiple traumas
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Blood Assurance reports a critical need for O-positive and O-negative blood because of multiple traumas in the area. They say they has less than a half day supply. If they have another trauma, they would not have…
Taxi driver charged with sexual assault of rider
Investigators believe there are more possible victims of taxi driver accused of picking up women at bars late at night