La Paz Chattanooga Helping DACA Recipients In Limbo
President Trump has apparently found some common ground with Democrats as he urges Congress to legalize the status of DACA recipients.
Former member of U.S. Army charged with child rape in Bradley County
A twenty-year-old man, who was in the military, is accused of child rape in Bradley County.
Wacker issues apology to residents
The Wacker-Charleston plant is issuing an apology to residents, after last's week's hydrogen gas leak and explosion.
Tennessee Army and Air National Guard help with Hurricane relief
The Tennessee Army National Guard is helping with relief efforts after Hurricane Irma.
East Ridge Burglaries
East Ridge Police arrest a man they say is responsible for several burglaries.
Hamilton County Schools receive low scores on TVAAS
The Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System scores are in and overall the Hamilton County School District did not do well.
Shooting on Dodson Avenue
Chattanooga Police investigate a shooting on Dodson Avenue.
People speak out about funding for Hamilton County Schools
After the Hamilton County Commission allocated $100 million for school capital projects, parents, educators, and education advocacy groups want to know where the money will go.
Signal Mountain residents clean up after storm
Signal Mountain residents are picking up the pieces, after Monday's storm packed quite the punch.
Infection linked to Petland pet store puppies sickens dozens of people
(CBS News) - The CDC is investigating an outbreak of a bacterial infection linked to puppies sold through the national pet store chain Petland. The outbreak of Campylobacter infections has sickened 39 people from seven states, including Florida, Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.…
GOP candidates for Tennessee governor uneasy about gas tax
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The ink may be dry on a new state law that boosts funding for road projects through Tennessee's first gas tax hike in 28 years, but that doesn't mean Republicans running for governor are happy with it.
Golden Apple: Shannon Stephens
The Band Director at Lookout Valley Middle High School is not only exposing kids to music, she's teaching them life lessons.
UPDATE: Pursuit suspect killed in trooper-involved shooting has been identified
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office has released more information on the THP officer-involved shooting last night on Valley Lane. The Sheriff's Office identified the man shot and killed during the incident as 48-year-old Brian Patrick Allen…
UPDATE: Sheriff's Office identifies man shot in Sept 4 officer-involved shooting
It took the three agencies more than a month to release even the name of the victim in the last officer involved shooting by Chattanooga Police.
Man arrested in 2 overnight deaths in Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Two women have been shot to death at two different homes in Huntsville, Alabama, and a man has been arrested in connection with both overnight killings.
UPDATE: EPB says 1% of customers without power
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As of noon on Tuesday, EPB says 1% of customers are still experiencing power outages following the overnight wind and rain. EPB also says the SmartGrid helped 32,000 customers experience little to no impact from the…
Tennessee lawmaker's campaign pays for 2,000 rounds of ammo
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Republican congressional candidate in Tennessee spent campaign funds to cover the cost of 2,000 rounds of machine gun ammunition from his personal stockpile.
Irma leaves at least 2 dead in Georgia, 1 in South Carolina
ATLANTA (AP) - The remnants of Hurricane Irma forced Atlanta's international airport - one of the world's busiest - to cancel nearly 200 flights early Tuesday. The storm claimed at least two lives in Georgia and one in South Carolina.
Grant from Alabama governor to create jobs in Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, Ala. (WDEF) -- Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has announced a $190,422 Community Development Block grant to help create jobs in Bridgeport.
Five arrested in Cleveland heroin bust
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Cleveland Police Department says agents seized 50 grams of heroin in a bust last Friday.
Deer Strikes Motorcyclist
A motorcyclist has died after police say he was knocked off his bike when a deer ran in front of him and then struck by a tractor-trailer.
Happinest Wildlife Rehab
A local organization helps sick and injured wildlife with rehabilitation.
Salvation Army Teams Prepare for Storm Relief
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services Teams are getting ready to respond to Irma's aftermath. This afternoon the organization's specialized equipment and trained personnel from across our state gathered in Chattanooga. They loaded up supplies in their…
Driving Safely During Windy Conditions
TENNESSEE VALLEY - Driving could become a lot more difficult for many Tennessee Valley drivers the next couple of days. With what is left of Irma rolling in, driving conditions will be far from ideal until the storm moves out. With…