What you see in movies and in TV cop shows is designed to keep your attention. But it may not be exactly what your local law enforcement officers go through. Thanks to a show and tell for some of the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine announced that they plan to file a federal complaint today against University of Tennessee College of Medicine. The group claims the college illegally uses live animals for medical training. They say…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On the third day of the trial for one of the men accused in the 2014 Lookout Valley triple homicide, a relative of one of the victims takes the stand. Derek Morse is accused of…
COLLEGEDALE (WDEF) - Families and friends of Vietnam Veterans were on hand this morning to honor them at Veteran's Park in Collegedale. Members of the 5th infantry division sponsored the event, which included the installation of a memorial brick. That symbolizes…
DALTON, Georiga (WDEF) - Dalton Police are investigating three different fraudulent credit card transactions at a local tire store that resulted in the theft of more than $4,000 worth in tires. The suspects who picked up one of the sets…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - To support relief efforts for Florida victims of Hurricane Irma, 15 Zaxby’s in the Chattanooga area are hosting a fundraising event on Thursday, Sept. 21. 10 percent of sales from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. are being…
SEVIERVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Troopers are still looking for the hit and run driver suspected of hitting and killing a 13 month old child on Wednesday. It happened around 10 AM on Highway 441 in Sevier County in the town…
"Puerto Rico is in very, very, very tough shape," Pres. Trump says of Hurricane Maria https://t.co/T5uqoA85rO pic.twitter.com/1V4ACo4fSC— CBS News (@CBSNews) September 21, 2017 WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - President Donald Trump has approved a disaster declaration for Puerto Rico after Hurricane…
They expect several hundred vets to join each day.
ennessee nursing student disappeared into the woods behind her rural home more than six years ago.
1 shot by police, other 2 shot by unknown assailant
Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) - A fire completely destroyed a home tonight in Harrison. At 9:45 pm, a 911 call was made, reporting a house fire at 6351 Rim Crest Lane (Harvest Run subdivision). Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department responded…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Chattanooga and UTC have been selected as members of the MetroLab Network. That's group of 35 city-university partnerships, focused on bringing data, analytics, and innovation to city government. What that could mean for the…
The trial for one of the men accused in the April 2014 Lookout Valley triple homicide, is well underway.
The head of the local tourism agency in Hamilton County announces plans to retire.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Governor Bill Haslam joined other state and local officials this afternoon for a formal groundbreaking ceremony in Rhea County. His office announced last summer that a 360 million dollar manufacturing plant will be built in Dayton. Construction…
Governor Bill Haslam is explaining his decision to change the requirements to get food stamps in Tennessee.
"We're hosting this event because we love Booker and miss him dearly”
NEW YORK, New York (WDEF) - Are you already thinking about the upcoming holiday toy season? The Toy Insider is. The organization tests toys all year long just to be ready for the holiday season. And now they are releasing…
Beaulieu filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in July and cut 170 jobs.
Candidates have until the end of today to qualify for the race.
"production will not start until a thorough inspection is completed and it is certain that the facility is safe.”
We talk to former Hamilton Co. judge Rebecca Stern riding out the hurricane in Puerto Rico
The bureau and the foundation offer rewards in cases involving thefts from federally licensed firearms retailers.