Elf causes trouble for Cleveland Police Department
The Cleveland Police Department found a creative way to engage with community members on social media.
Golden Apple: Matt Blackwell
A Westside Middle School teacher makes sure to encourage his kids in North Georgia, earning him a Golden Apple Award.
Tennessee lottery pays off 3 new millionaires in our area
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee lottery just pumped $3 million into the Chattanooga region on Monday. They held a rare, triple winner, big check ceremony. The winners are from Decherd in Franklin County, Cleveland and Hixson. Stan Massey is…
Bonny Oaks crash seriously injures child
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A juvenile suffered life threatening injuries in a crash overnight on Bonny Oaks Drive. Just after 1 AM, a tractor trailer was trying to turn around in heavy fog. The driver pulled into the entrance to the…
Prosecutors: Driver Johnthony Walker in deadly school bus crash was on phone
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - A prosecutor says the driver in a Tennessee school bus crash that killed six elementary school students took a cell phone call at the time of the crash. According to the Chattanooga Times Free Press ,…
The Latest: Tax bill clears procedural hurdle
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on the push in Congress to pass a sweeping tax cut bill (all times local): 12:05 p.m. A sweeping tax package speeding its way through Congress has cleared a key procedural vote in the House.…
$50,000 Powerball winning ticket in Ringgold
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - The Georgia lottery reports that a $50,000 ticket was sold in Ringgold on Saturday. The Powerball ticket was sold at the Tiger Market on Alabama Highway on Dec. 16th. No one has claimed the $50,000 prize.…
AG: State can't leave immigrant tuition break up to colleges
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The state attorney general says Tennessee's public colleges and universities can't be left to decide whether to offer in-state tuition breaks for students whose parents brought or kept them in the…
Has Nashville landed the new MLS franchise?
"a significant announcement about the future of soccer in Nashville."
North Carolina man charged with drunken shooting episode
“Alcohol and firearms do not mix for sure."
Judge throws out lawsuit to block Nashville soccer stadium
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A judge has thrown out a lawsuit seeking to block plans for a new Major League Soccer stadium in Nashville. The Tennessean reports that Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle on Monday found that the plaintiffs lacked standing…
The Latest: People still sleeping at Atlanta airport after blackout
ATLANTA (AP) - The Latest on the power outage at Atlanta's airport (all times local): 8 a.m. Two days after a power loss grounded flights at Atlanta's airport over the weekend, passengers are still sleeping in the atrium area at…
Congressman accused of illegally blocking people on Facebook
COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) - The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia has threatened legal action against a congressman who they say illegally blocked people from commenting on his official Facebook page and deleted posts. The ACLU said in a release…
Local activists protest tax reform bill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A small group of activists in Chattanooga protested the tax reform bill Monday afternoon. They stood next to M.L.K. Boulevard in front of the EPB building. The local activists were holding signs that read "truth matters"…
TVFCU gives back to local school organization
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Students in Hamilton County Schools are getting some support from the Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU). The Credit Union presented Students Taking a Right Stand (STARS) with the proceeds from the 21st annual Benefit Golf…
Erlanger issues holiday safety tips for kids
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Emergency rooms see a lot of children on Christmas who have swallowed parts of toys.
Loftis Middle School Choir
The Loftis Middle School Choir brings some holiday cheer during a performance in Chattanooga.
Arrest made in Cowart Street homicide
Chattanooga Police say a man is in custody for the homicide on Cowart Street that happened over the weekend.
Family members remember shooting victim
Chattanooga Police and family members of the city's latest homicide victim want answers.
VIDEO: TBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Charleston, Tenn.
CHARLESTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Anyone with information can contact Bradley County Sheriff's Office or Charleston Police Department.
Ooltewah High School Choir
The Ooltewah High School Choir gets the community into the holiday spirit during the Christmas at the Courthouse event.
Cleveland man enters plea in death at Trace Adkins concert
HUNTSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee man has entered a plea in a case stemming from the death of a man who was slung from a monster truck and run over during a festival. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports 45-year-old…
Can you identify the man who took this motorcycle from a driveway?
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Bradley County homeowners says someone stole a motorcycle from his driveway last Wednesday. But it was all caught on a security camera. The stolen bike is a 2005 black Kawasaki Ninja. It happened overnight on…
Commuter train derails over a Washington interstate
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - The Latest on an Amtrak train derailment in Washington state (all times local): 11:55 a.m. The section of track where an Amtrak train derailed had just been upgraded as part of a $181 million project for…