What's Right With Our Schools: CCA 911 Center
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - Emergency dispatchers play a crucial role in public safety. The next generation is learning the skills they'll need at the Catoosa College and…
United Way Spotlights Helpline at Health Council Meeting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - At this month’s Regional Health Council meeting, local leaders and public health officials gathered to discuss key issues affecting the community. For many in…
Dalton police seek public’s help in identifying shoplifting suspect
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dalton Police Department (DPD) is asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman accused of shoplifting. This incident occurred in January at the retailer’s location on West Walnut Avenue. The suspect entered a…
Violent motel disturbance leads to arrest in Calhoun
CALHOUN, Ga. (WDEF) -- A late-night disturbance between deputies and a knife-wielding suspect led to an arrest. Deputies with the Gordon County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) responded to a…
Soddy Daisy man arrested on rape and kidnapping charges
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Soddy Daisy man has been arrested and is being charged with rape and aggravated assault. Officers with the Soddy Daisy Police…
Gerber teething sticks recalled after customers complained about choking
Gerber is recalling edible sticks meant to ease teething pain over a possible choking hazard. The baby food maker announced Friday that it was recalling and discontinuing…
Catoosa County authorities asking for public's help in locating missing person
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is asking for the public’s help in locating 25-year-old Stone Tyler Champion. Champion was…
Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico for 1 month after Sheinbaum agrees to send troops to border
Washington — President Trump announced he is pausing U.S. tariffs targeting imports from Mexico for a month after the country's president agreed to send 10,000 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to combat the flow of fentanyl and migrants.…
Victim found in deadly Summerville house fire
SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- One person was found dead after a devastating house fire in Summerville on Thursday. Firefighters from the Trion Fire Department (TFD) were dispatched to the…
Red Bank police responded a call of a shooting at Bojangles
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) –On Saturday at 1:30 p.m., Red Bank Police Officers and Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a shooting at the Bojangles restaurant located at 2023 Dayton Boulevard.…
Soddy Daisy car break-ins at the Hawthorne at The Hollow apartments
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Residents at Hawthorne at The Hollow apartment complex claim that over 20 vehicles have been broken into in recent days, leaving…
National Burn Prevention Week: Simple Steps to Keep Your Home Safe
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -This February marks National Burn Prevention week, a time to raise awareness about the dangers of burns and how to prevent them…
Signal Mountain Fire Department launches a rescue operation
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- This afternoon, emergency crews launched a rescue operation at Signal Point Trail. Emergency crews launched a rescue operation at Signal Point Trail after a…
Missing Hiker Found Deceased in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Update: Missing Hiker Found Deceased in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Ann Houghton, a 73-year-old resident of Jackson County, NC, was tragically found deceased on February 2, 2025. Search teams discovered…
Chickamauga Civil War Show Returns to Dalton
DALTON, GA (WDEF) - History comes to life this weekend at the Dalton Convention Center as it hosts the annual Chickamauga Dalton Civil War Show. This highly anticipated…
Chattanooga Skillet Curling Competition Returns
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The heat is on, and so is the ice, as the 2025 Chattanooga Skillet Curling Competition returns for another thrilling showdown. This one-of-a-kind event, blending Southern tradition…
Chattanooga Community Gathers to March for Life
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The March for Life brought together passionate community members and leaders today at Coolidge Park to highlight the value of life and provide resources to expecting parents. The event…
Whitfield County police are on the hunt for a murder
UPDATE: J Mayelo Puentes has been captured and successfully placed into custody. Sheriff Pierce thanks the community for the overwhelming number of tips and assistance. (more…)
Whitwell High Teacher Resigns After Admitting Inappropriate Interaction with 18-Year-Old Student
A first-year teacher at Whitwell High School has resigned after an investigation uncovered inappropriate interactions with an 18-year-old male student. Marion County Superintendent Dr. Mark…
Local legislators react to special session
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing reaction to the passage of the Tennessee Education Freedom Act. (more…)
Costco clerks will soon make up to nearly $32 an hour
Costco is increasing its pay to more than $30 an hour for hundreds of thousands of workers, with clerks at the top of the retailer's pay scale set to make almost $32 an hour in…
Murray County authorities searching for robbery suspect
MURRAY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Murray County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is seeking the public’s help in locating a suspect involved in a robbery incident that occurred early…
Tennessee releases first immigration crime report
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference (TNDAGC) has released its first immigration crime report. This report details data collected from local law enforcement agencies on criminal charges and convictions involving individuals not lawfully present in the…
Birchwood broadband expansion project set to reach nearly 300 homes
MORE: About ten percent of Hamilton County residents in unincorporated areas still don’t have access to broadband internet. However, for 300 residents in the Birchwood area,…
