Joel Sartore creates a Photo Ark for all Aquarium & Zoo species
He adds some Tennessee Aquarium creatures to his ark today.
National Geographic Comes to Chattanooga
National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore spoke to patrons at the aquarium while working on his project Photo Ark. A project that is 14 years in the making.
Fentanyl and Meth Overdoses
Hamilton County Health Department says half of the people who die from an overdose have more than one substance in their body; Sometimes as many as five but meth and fentanyl was most present.
Governor Lee includes funding for new Chatt State building in budget
Governor Bill Lee includes funding for a new building for the Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Chattanooga State in his budget.
Golden Apple: Jinlin Baker
A Red Bank Elementary school teacher finds ways to motivate and relate to her students. Her passion has earned this special needs teacher this week's Golden Apple Award.
Officers arrest second woman on Top 12 Most Wanted
She is one of four suspects in the Red Roof Inn kidnapping and robbery case.
Tennessee inmate indicted in death of prisons administrator
Accused of sexually assaulting and then killing administrator who was living on the prison campus.
Police looking for suspect who left wallet at the scene of the crime
"If you decide to shoplift in Rossville, make sure your wallet doesn’t fall out of your pocket when you run from loss prevention."
Judge gives man maximum sentence for strangulating woman in her apartment
Howard has 41 convictions over 20 years, half were felonies.
Local woman makes community pantry: 'I've got your back, eat.'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Across from the planned Save-A-Lot, you can find a wooden cabinet planted at Glass Street and Crutchfield Street. If you open it up, you'll find food and water. "Your human purpose is to help each other,"…
Iowans begin caucus voting, may clarify Democratic field
[cbsn] DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Caucus voting has begun across Iowa as Democrats balance their desire for fundamental change with their craving to defeat President Donald Trump. Nearly a dozen Democratic White House contenders are still vying for the…
A look at Tennessee Gov. Lee's 2nd budget proposal
SEE THE STATE OF THE STATE SPEECH HERE NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican Gov. Bill Lee's top priorities in his latest spending plan would boost K-12 teach pay, extend postpartum health insurance for Tennessee's low-income women, encourage employers to hire…
Driving and DUI charges dropped against Cleveland Detective
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Charges have been dropped against a Cleveland Detective. Taylor F. Thompson was charged with failure to Move Over in East Ridge and then DUI in Catoosa County. He was driving with three other Cleveland officers after…
Tennessee county destroys records sought by reporter
Read the column from the Tennessee Coalition for Open Government
Watch Gov. Bill Lee's State of the State
Watch the speech here. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Lee will soon unveil his top priorities for the 2020 legislative session, as well as announce his spending proposal for the upcoming fiscal year during his second annual address in…
Catoosa Co. Sheriff Warns Residents About Leaving Cars Running While Unlocked
"Leaving your keys in the vehicle while it's running in your driveway, thinking that it might be safe, it's an easy pick for a thief."
Howard Art contest
A Howard School student is using her artistic skills to send a message about the problem of littering.
Investigators capture one of the suspects in Red Roof Inn kidnapping
Cheyenne Ashley Anglea remains at large.
Earth Fare stores closing
Chattanooga employees just learned this morning with everyone else.
Janet Hinds asks for a change of venue in court today
Judge Don Poole took it under advisement, and set another hearing for February 18th.
Registration ends Monday for Tennessee presidential primary
You can register online today, post mark a letter by closing today, or visit your local election commission (Hamilton Co. closes at 4PM)
Red Bank Police Department rallies behind Officer Smith's son
The Red Bank Police Department is rallying around the son of an officer who was shot and killed over the weekend. His wife faces charges in his death.
TECH BYTE: App Helps with Tracking Location
Let's see how you can use three words to find an exact location.
Red Bank Police Officer Killed While Off-Duty
KODAK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Red Bank Police Officer James "Chip" Smith was shot and killed while off-duty in Sevierville Saturday. According to officials, Officer Smith and Melissa Smith had been at the Old Tennessee Distilling Co. for two hours. Officials…