Sailor For A Day: Day One
Our Ashley Henderson spends a week with the Navy, including several sailors from our area.
Local man's uncle honored in new Netflix docu-series about Medal of Honor recipient
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - In honor of Veterans' Day, a Medal of Honor recipient will be featured on a Netflix documentary series. Sgt. Sylvester Antolak is being highlighted because gave the ultimate sacrifice during World War II. His story is one…
WWTA faces Hamilton County Planning Commission
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hundreds of people showed up to the Hamilton County Planning Commission public meeting today in opposition of a proposed wastewater treatment plant. The Hamilton County Waste Water Treatment Authority presented their case in front of the…
How do you Reject or Accept a provisional or absentee ballot in Georgia?
The new Secretary of State releases legal guidelines for what to count and what not to count
Lyndhurst will match gifts to Fallen Five Memorial
Committee hopes to raise final $200,000 on Giving Tuesday
Kennedy Center helps Hamilton County Schools
The Kennedy Center will help Hamilton County Schools create a long term art education plan.
The Latest on the Georgia Governor Race
As the count deadline looms this week, both sides are still arguing over the numbers.
Chattanooga Police double number of safety cameras
They now have 29 cameras across the city and we can show you where they all are.
Canadian intelligence has heard Khashoggi tapes, PM says
PARIS -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday became the first Western leader to acknowledge his country had received the recordings of the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. "Canada has been fully briefed up on what Turkey had…
Suspect put needles in strawberries for revenge, court told
Last Updated Nov 12, 2018 9:31 AM EST Police investigating a major Australian strawberry needle contamination scare that sparked nationwide panic on Monday identified a former farm supervisor as their main suspect. Pins and needles were found stuck into the…
Israel-Gaza violence erupts after botched covert operation
Israel carried out airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Monday after dozens of rockets were fired from the Palestinian territory into Israel. Clashes which erupted during an Israeli special forces operation in Gaza late Sunday had threatened to derail efforts…
Pilots report seeing UFO in sky off Ireland
A British Airways 747 approaches Heathrow airport over Richmond in west London, June 19, 2015. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett Irish aviation officials are investigating after two airline pilots reported seeing unidentified flying objects off the southwest coast of Ireland last week, the…
Elementary school administrator injured
The Calvin Donaldson administrator was trying to restrain a student and fell.
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office investigating shooting involving Chattanooga Police Officer
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is investigating an officer involved shooting on 15th Avenue. Officials say someone reported that a suspect was walking in the street, shooting at houses. The Chattanooga Police Department's press release says…
Dave & Busters coming to Hamilton Place Mall, construction begins next year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With Sears moving out, the mall confirms that they will begin working on a Dave & Busters in their place. They expect this process to begin early next year. Mall officials say they excited to continue…
U.S. Navy F/A 18 fighter jet crashes into Philippine Sea
Sailor signals FA-18 Hornet fighter jet to take off during routine training aboard U.S. aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt in South China Sea in April 2018 Ted Aljibe / AFP/Getty Images A U.S. Navy F/A-18 fighter jet crashed into the Philippine…
Abrams keeps fighting in GA governors race
ATLANTA (AP) - Another lawsuit has been filed in Georgia's unsettled race for governor. Democrat Stacey Abrams' campaign went to federal court Sunday asking a judge to delay vote certifications by one day until Wednesday. It also asks a judge…
Overnight violence kills two in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Police in Tennessee say two people have been fatally shot and four others were wounded at a home after an apparent argument while gambling. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office says on its Twitter page that no…
Veterans, military families honored at Chattanooga National Cemetery on Veterans Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today people across the nation are taking a moment to honor veterans and the sacrifice they made for our country. Here in Chattanooga, Saturday dozens gathered to do just that at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. They…
A slice of Japan: Tokyo's pizza makers
If you're searching for the best Neapolitan pizza in the world, you'd probably head to Naples, Italy. After all, it is the birthplace of the namesake pie known for its San Marzano tomatoes and mozzarella di bufala. But now some…
Trump marks 100 years since end of World War I with tribute to fallen soldiers
PARIS — President Trump paid tribute Sunday to U.S. and allied soldiers killed in World War I as he and dozens of other world leaders commemorated the 100th anniversary of the end of "a horrible, horrible war" that marked America's emergence…
Trump faces criticism over canceled cemetery vist in France
President Trump is receiving some criticism on social media for not finding a way to visit a cemetery in France for Americans killed in World War I. Mr. Trump was to visit the the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery at Belleau Wood…
Current Ebola outbreak is the worst in Congo's history
KINSHASA, Congo — Congo's current Ebola outbreak is the worst in the country's recorded history with 319 confirmed and probable cases, the health ministry said. The deadly virus has killed about 198 people since the outbreak was declared Aug. 1…
Junior League of Chattanooga held Touch-A-Truck event to raise money for Hamilton County Teachers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Junior League of Chattanooga held Touch-A-Truck event to raise money for Hamilton County Teachers. The Junior League of Chattanooga's held their inaugural Touch-A-Truck fundraising event today at Warner Park. .@JLChatt Touch-A-Truck was so fun! All the video…