TECH BYTE: ITMs are the Future of Banking
Let's take a look at a new machine, that makes it easier for some credit union members to handle their money.
Dalton Professor remembers friend killed in Parkland school shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - 17 people each held a picture of one of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting victims at Miller Park in Chattanooga Saturday morning. "He was the youngest of three children and loved video games and…
Area Payless stores to start liquidation sales Sunday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Area Payless ShoeSource store workers say liquidation sales will start on Sunday. The company is reportedly planning to close over 2,000 stores. According to their website, There are three Payless stores in Chattanooga, one at Northgate…
Family recovering after house explosion
CEDAR HILL, Tenn. (AP) - Law enforcement officials say a Robertson County home exploded after a woman attempted to light a water heater. According to the Robertson County Sherriff's office, the explosion occurred Friday after 34-year-old Brittany Elliott turned on…
Emily's List of Weekend Activities - February 16, 2019
You get a chance to put on your dancing shoes with your valentine this weekend.
Walker firefighters will install your smoke alarm
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - Walker County is making the proper installation of smoke alarms its number one priority for 2019. Residents of the County can call the Fire department and request installation, and the firefighters will bring a smoke detector to…
Woman charged with arson in afternoon house fire
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga investigators charge a woman with arson shortly after a fire this afternoon in the Rossville Boulevard area. Firefighters were called to a fire just after 3 PM. They followed a huge plume of smoke to the…
TVA & EMA prepare for serious flooding next week
We're bracing for six or more inches of rainfall next week.
Whitfield Magistrate under investigation resigns
The Judicial Qualifications Commission has been investigating Shana Vinyard for weeks.
Schools hope viruses will be gone after President's Day
Hamilton County is not doing any extra cleaning on off days.
Tyner clear of bed bugs
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A report from the Hamilton County Health Department says Tyner High School is clear of all bed bugs. The school system was made aware of a potential bed bug problem in one classroom earlier this week. An extermination…
MAGIC IN CHATTANOOGA: How two Chatt State students created the only community darkroom
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Film photography is gaining in popularity once again. However, most Chattanoogans don't have an outlet to develop, print and make their film photographs, until now. Both Chattanooga State and UTC have darkrooms for their photography classes.…
WWTA director Mark Harrison resigning after sewer controversy
County rejected new sewer facility for northern part of the country, so WWTA has moratorium on new homes tying into the sewer system in Mahan Gap area.
Police looking for suspect who flashed girl at East Brainerd Apartments
Mom says it happened in the parking lot of Hidden Creek Apartments.. read the letter from management about the incident.
Georgia bill would replace state's aging voting machines
Fair Fight organization attacks the bill over voting irregularities.
Flu still on the rise in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Flu cases are still on the rise in Alabama. A new report from state health officials says the illness is widespread in most of the state. Al.com reports that Mobile County is the only area in…
Athens Police looking for shooter in Forest Street neighborhood
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - A reported shooting in Athens on Thursday lead to a lockdown at an elementary school. A woman called in saying she had been shot around 1:15 PM while sitting in her car. The shooting on Forest…
Juvenile arrested over social media threats in Niota
Student was home schooled but the target was a student at Niota Elementary.
U.S. sanctions five top Venezuela officials close to Maduro
Washington — The Trump administration issued economic sanctions Friday against five top Venezuelan military and intelligence officials who are helping the country's embattled leftist leader cling to power. The sanctions target two high-ranking officials in Venezuela's intelligence agency, which has…
State Representative meets with Lookout Mountain Suites residents
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A letter recently went out to guests at Lookout Mountain Suites. It's to give people a month's notice that the extended motel would be closing for renovations. "I'm a little worried," Pamela Riley said Riley has…
The deputy who gave his kidney to a fellow officer wins our First Responder Award
Deputy Jeffery Diak donates his kidney to fellow deputy David Headrick
The low levels on Parksville reservoir are about to end
TVA dropped the lake level 6 feet to work on Ocoee Dam.
Cleveland woman seriously burned in house fire
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Cleveland woman was flown to a burn center in Atlanta after a fire at her home on Wednesday afternoon. It happened around 3:30 at the house on State Place N.W. The Cleveland Daily Banner reports…
Activists urge Chattanooga City Council to fight for Civilian Oversight Board
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Local activists are calling for Chattanooga city council members help in protecting the future of a potential police oversight board. The group says they want a community led board to promote accountability within CPD. In an open…