2 dead, 1 wounded in Alabama shootings that involved police
1 shot by police, other 2 shot by unknown assailant
Fire destroys Harrison home; homeowners on vacation
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…
UTC and City of Chattanooga selected for MetroLab Network
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…
Surviving victim testifies in triple homicide trial
The trial for one of the men accused in the April 2014 Lookout Valley triple homicide, is well underway.
Bob Doak to retire from Convention and Visitors Bureau
The head of the local tourism agency in Hamilton County announces plans to retire.
Construction to begin on new Rhea County manufacturing plant
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…
Gov. Haslam speaks out on SNAP requirements
Governor Bill Haslam is explaining his decision to change the requirements to get food stamps in Tennessee.
Celebrating Booker T. Scruggs II with a memorial concert for his 75th birthday
"We're hosting this event because we love Booker and miss him dearly”
We already have a Holiday Toy Guide for early shoppers
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…
Engineered Floors of Dalton agrees to purchase Beaulieu Group
Beaulieu filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in July and cut 170 jobs.
Special election set for Nov. 7th to choose replacement for Rep. Bruce Broadrick of Dalton
Candidates have until the end of today to qualify for the race.
Wacker Plant will not restart for months after Sept. 7th explosion
"production will not start until a thorough inspection is completed and it is certain that the facility is safe.”
The Latest: Roofs fly, windows break as Maria makes landfall
We talk to former Hamilton Co. judge Rebecca Stern riding out the hurricane in Puerto Rico
Reward offered in Tennessee firearms theft
The bureau and the foundation offer rewards in cases involving thefts from federally licensed firearms retailers.
UPDATE: Update on Woman Pulled from Burning Home
The firemen found the woman on the floor, breathing but unresponsive.
Lawsuit questions Chattanooga's protection of crash victims' info
Kennamer says the police department doesn't redact key pieces of personal information protected by the Driver's Privacy and Protection Act from the public crash reports
Georgia authorities search for father in death of infant
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Gwinnett County police are searching for a man accused of killing his 3-month-old daughter. Authorities say Adriana Hamilton was rushed to the hospital on Sept. 9. She died on Wednesday. Neighbors say the child's father, 44-year-old…
Chattanooga Firefighters Respond To Vacant House Fire
Chattanooga, Tenn. -- At 8:58 tonight, Chattanooga firefighters responded to a vacant house fire at 3708 3rd Avenue. Captain Brad Petty with Engine 9 said heavy smoke and some flames were visible coming from the roof. As additional firefighters arrived on…
People react to plans for reestablishment of SNAP work requirements
People at the Chattanooga Area Food Bank who work with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients, are reacting to Governor Haslam's decision to reestablish some requirements.
Groundbreaking for new Erlanger outpatient cancer center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Erlanger breaks ground on a new outpatient cancer center and medical office building. This morning, Erlanger officials, along with County Mayor Jim Coppinger, celebrated the new facility at the hospital's East campus. The 80 thousand square…
Hamilton County New Schools Project Found To Be Expensive
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - School Board member David Testerman wants to see some new schools being built in Hamilton County, but he says the early estimates for costs are out of control. "Some of our buildings are in such conditions…
Golden Apple: Missy Bomar
A teacher at Ringgold Primary School takes the extra time to make sure her students succeed.
The Latest: Georgia Tech officer who shot student fairly new
ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) - The Latest on the killing of a Georgia Tech student by campus police and ensuing violence (all times local): 3:20 p.m. State records show that the officer who fatally shot a Georgia Tech student had been…
HCSO prepares for National Child Passenger Safety Week
Hamilton County, Tenn. – Earlier this afternoon, Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond and the HCSO Safe Journey Program, in a joint partnership with the AAA Motor Club of Chattanooga, hosted a press conference and community car seat check in recognition…