Trump to dive into Senate runoff in Alabama
Strange stressing that Trump supports him and Moore arguing that the "elite Washington establishment" is trying to influence the race.
Jury to keep deliberating in case of slain nursing student
She was 20 when she walked into the woods behind her family's house with an unidentified man wearing camouflage and disappeared on April 13, 2011.
Hamilton County School Board agreement on Partnership Zone
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School Board had a lot to discuss at tonight's school board meeting, including an ongoing decision for a Partnership Zone, a vision for special needs students and estimated costs for school reconstruction.…
Hamilton County personnel demonstrates reality of SWAT calls
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…
Committee files complaint on UT College of Medicine
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…
Brother-in-law of victim testifies in triple homicide trial
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…
Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Collegedale
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 Police Investigate Credit Card Fraud And Local Tire Theft
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…
Zaxby’s fundraising event for Hurricane Irma relief
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…
$5000 reward for hit and run driver who killed a 13 month old in Sevier County
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…
A tour of Hurricane damage in Puerto Rico
"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…
Veterans parade & tribute growing at Wings Over North Georgia
They expect several hundred vets to join each day.
Closing arguments, jury deliberations expected in Bobo case
ennessee nursing student disappeared into the woods behind her rural home more than six years ago.
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.