Inn groundbreaking at Fall Creek Falls
New facility includes inn, restaurant and conference center.
Golden Apple: Kathleen Collins
A local teacher has made quite an impact after teaching math for more than 30 years. Students say she supports them, and helps them succeed. That's why she's earned the Golden Apple Award.
Suspect detained, his passenger injured after chase involving Collegedale Police ends in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A chase involving Collegedale Police ended with a crash in Chattanooga. The chase started on Little Debbie Parkway as a traffic stop for multiple traffic offenses, according to Collegedale Police. They say that officers approached the…
Holtzclaw hit & run suspects captured in Atlanta
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have arrested two more suspects in a deadly crash on Holtzclaw Avenue. The driver, 26 year old Dwight Turner Jr. and passenger 21 year old Sara Ashlee Meredith were both arrested in Atlanta on Tuesday…
Couple who caged autistic child sentenced to probation
Plea deal reduces the charges from abuse to neglect.
Atlanta airport making changes to ease crowds in government shutdown
For the unpaid at Atlanta airport, free parking, meal help.
After rule change, senator says she's been sexually harassed
"in the last couple of weeks."
Saudi woman who fled family: "We are treated as an object, like a slave"
An 18-year-old Saudi woman who fled her allegedly abusive family described what life was like for her in Saudi Arabia. She said in an interview Monday with Canadian news outlets CBC and The Star that she "got beat up" for not praying or…
Brexit deal faces key vote in Parliament – then what?
London — On Tuesday night, Parliament will hold a so-called "Meaningful Vote" on Prime Minister Theresa May's proposed divorce agreement with the European Union. The name may be a nod to Britain's trademark sarcasm, as her plan faces almost certain…
Kurds fear fate as Turkey says Trump reaffirmed U.S. Syria withdrawal
Northern Syria -- Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that President Donald Trump had reassured him in a phone conversation that the U.S. was in the process of pulling its troops out of Syria, appearing to tamp down tension…
"McJesus" sculpture sparks outrage in Israel
An artwork called "McJesus," which was sculpted by Finnish artist Jani Leinonen and depicts a crucified Ronald McDonald, is seen on display as part of the Haifa museum's "Sacred Goods" exhibit, in Haifa, Israel, Jan. 14, 2019. AP Haifa, Israel…
Iran admits failed launch of satellite U.S. worries about
TEHRAN -- Iran on Tuesday conducted one of at least two satellite launches it plans despite criticism from the United States, but the satellite failed to reach orbit, an official said.The rocket carrying the Payam satellite failed to reach the…
Another migrant caravan heads for U.S. from Honduras
San Pedro Sula, Honduras -- Another caravan of Central American migrants set out from Honduras Monday seeking to reach the U.S. border, following the same route used by thousands last year in at least three caravans.The journey could take weeks…
Extremists launch deadly attack on luxury hotel in Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya -- Extremists launched a deadly attack on a luxury hotel in Kenya's capital Tuesday, sending people fleeing in panic as explosions and heavy gunfire reverberated through the complex. "It is terrible. What I have seen is terrible," said Charles…
Rescuers struggle to find toddler in 330-foot well
Rescuers in southern Spain are digging a horizontal tunnel in an attempt to reach the bottom of a deep and narrow well where they hope to find a 2-year-old toddler, two days after he disappeared. The 330-feet-deep shaft is too…
President praises Volkswagen electric annoucement
Mayor says we'll first see construction jobs from VW expansion, then more hiring in about a year.
Passenger dies from Wilcox Boulevard crash
The wreck happened on the morning of January 4th.
9-month old's death ruled a homicide in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police say that the death of a 9-month-old ruled a homicide. Police say it happened on December 17th. The press release says that this determination was made based on the Chattanooga Police Department's investigation and the…
U.S. allies in Syria voice concern about planned troop withdrawal
President Trump told Turkey's president Monday he agreed to the creation of a "security zone" in northern Syria, home to U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters who have beaten back ISIS insurgents. But now those allies face a new enemy if the U.S.…
Hamilton County Commissioners and School Board Members hold joint meeting
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners got a look at plans for the future of Hamilton County Schools. They held a joint meeting with the school board Monday afternoon. At the meeting the Superintendent Dr.…
Will the new generation of leaders keep Volkswagen happy?
Volkswagen executive talks about how easy it is doing business in Tennessee.
Cleveland Police investigate shooting near Boys & Girls Club
4 suspects arrested
Fundraiser for Major Tommy Bradford on Saturday
We talk to the chief deputy who was run down by a driver in a high speed chase.
Emily's List of Weekday Activities - January 15, 2019
The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera will be performing Stravinsky's Firebird