News

Bus transporting workers catches fire, 11 injured

SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. (AP) - A bus transporting workers in Tennessee overheated and caught fire injuring 11 people who were on board. Emergency officials told news outlets that the bus was traveling on Highway 49 near Springfield on Wednesday night when…

Pedestrian struck on Lee Highway in critical condition

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A pedestrian is in critical condition tonight after getting hit in Chattanooga. The Chattanooga Police Department says it happened around 7 p.m. in the 64-hundred block of Lee Highway. A 61-year-old female was heading south in…

Construction on new Children's Hospital ahead of schedule

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Construction on a new Children's Hospital appears to be 'ahead of schedule' according to an update from Erlanger officials this morning. Work on the 40-million dollar building began earlier this year. The fund-raising campaign still…

Dallas Bay VFD receives new ISO rating

HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue, Inc. will be rated ISO 2 by the Insurance Service Organization effective December 1, 2017. Area residents and businesses will receive a discounted rate on premises insurance as a…

The most popular Christmas Candy in Tennessee?

(WDEF) - You see these lists all over the internet these days. But this time, we rank the most popular Christmas Candy in each state. And the map from CandyStore.com has some good news from a certain candymaker in Cleveland.…

Nearly 100 soldiers returning to Fort Campbell

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) - Nearly 100 Fort Campbell soldiers are returning home after a 9 month deployment to Europe. Fort Campbell says in a statement that soldiers are being welcomed home Wednesday in a ceremony on the post, which…

National Christmas tree shortage affecting local sales

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- It might be harder to find your perfect Christmas tree this year. Many places around the country are reporting a shortage in trees.This year's up-and-down weather has hurt the tree production around the Tennessee Valley and the…

Bradley suspect and hostage arrested after SWAT standoff

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Neighbors who live in the Royal Oaks Subdivision are finally allowed to return to their homes after Bradley County deputies requested that residents stay away from the area following reports of a standoff and possible hostage.…

McKamey Miracle Dog walks again after hit by car

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Thanks to the dedication of McKamey's staff and generous donations to the Mary Dube Angel fund, one dog is defying the odds and walking again. Gracie is McKamey Animal Shelter's latest sensation. "She turned out to be…

Local Events


What's On TV Now