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UTC police searching for attempted robbery suspect

  CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) Police say they're looking for a suspect following an attempted robbery last night. They say a male student was attacked walking on McCallie Avenue shortly before 2 a-m near…

Chattanooga Launches Recycling Pilot Programs

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Chattanooga has launched two new recycling pilot programs aimed at reducing landfill waste and improving sustainability. In partnership with NewTerra Composting and Overlooked Materials,…

Chimp or Treat at Project Chimps

MORGANTON, GA (WDEF) - Project Chimps is hosting its annual “Chimp or Treat” event this weekend, October 25 and 26, offering families a unique Halloween experience in Morganton, Georgia. The…

Scam calls spike in Cherokee County

CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. (WDEF) -- The Sheriff’s Office in Murphy, North Carolina report a rash of scam calls on Wednesday. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office say they have gotten several calls about the problem. The…

Food Banks Prepare as Possible SNAP Delays Loom

Millions of families across the country could soon see delays in their food assistance as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, faces uncertainty due to the ongoing government shutdown. According to Ghyrn Wakefield, Chief Development Officer at the Chattanooga…

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