Top figure skaters from the United States and Russia were on board the American Airlines flight that crashed late Wednesday night into the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., after colliding with a military helicopter. U.S. Figure Skating, the organization that…
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Nc. (WDEF) -- The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has issued a warning after receiving a report of an individual impersonating law enforcement. Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Badge / Cherokee County Sheriff's Office via…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland firefighters responded to a residential structure fire last night. Six fire companies were deployed to the scene. The blaze…
A second wildfire has erupted in western North Carolina's McDowell County, an area that was ravaged by Hurricane…
Donna and John Warner bring furry friends for the Ocoee Riverside Farm to invite audiences to visit the farm and experience uniquely rare animal encounters. BENTON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Right on…
BY LOLITA C. BALDOR, ERIC TUCKER and TARA COPP ASSOCIATED PRESS ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With the demand for dairy-free alternatives on the rise, consumers are increasingly seeking options that cater to lactose intolerance, vegan lifestyles, or simply a desire…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In a significant update today, the trial of D’ante Jones, accused in the fatal shooting outside Chattanooga’s Amazon Fulfillment Center, presented critical evidence and…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- It's a unique event highlighting high school student's skills in welding. We are learning more about this hands-on competition, featuring partnerships with local businesses at…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Will term limits be placed on the position of Hamilton County mayor? (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There was an update provided on the future of a new Hixson elementary school. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Some Hamilton County commissioners raised the idea Wednesday of whether or not the county should stay in the Regional Planning Agency. (more…)
In today's competitive job market, finding the right opportunity can be overwhelming. The Urban League and Unum teamed up again today for a job fair. Event organizers say the event gave attendees the chance to connect directly with Unum, exploring…
In Tennessee, keeping communities safe is more important than ever. The group Voices for a Safer Tennessee is leading the charge to…
For nearly two decades, Adrian Maclin has changed lives inside and outside of his classroom. Maclin, a music teacher…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drivers in Hamilton County should prepare for temporary lane closures on US 27 tonight as the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) conducts maintenance work. From 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. ET,…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local business Rick Davis has been arrested for passing worthless checks. Davis was arrested on Tuesday…
An inmate escaped over the weekend from a jail in North Carolina, fleeing through the building's ventilation system, authorities said. Law enforcement agencies across the state launched a manhunt once…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A family's cats and guinea pigs were rescued from a duplex fire overnight. The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to the 1900 block…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A young life tragically cut short, a community demanding justice, and a courtroom where emotions and evidence stood still all collided this Tuesday afternoon in…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Charlton Craig Liner, the Cleveland man accused of murdering his ex-wife, Karen Liner, appeared in a Bradley County courtroom this afternoon for a bond hearing. The judge…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - The best teachers are patient, authentic and genuinely care about creating a good learning environment for all their students. That certainly applies to Ali…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Local group of crocheters and knitters are weaving across continents—meet the Collegedale Happy Hookers Yarn Club, where they have a crafty heart for serving. It’s more than just yarn and needles. It’s warmth, creativity, and an…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- 39 years ago on Tuesday, America lost seven astronauts after the Challenger Space Shuttle exploded shortly after a launch. (more…)