Basketball players at college kneel during national anthem
a CCGA Foundation board of trustee member resigned Monday in response to the protest.
Summer Cares
A local Mother and daughter have created a program to help homeless Veterans.
Dalton Police charge man in shots fired call for terroristic threats
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton Police now have the suspect in custody after fleeing the scene of a shots fired call. Christian Morales, 19, had left the scene before officers arrived, but agreed to return and turn himself in. PIO Bruce…
Hamilton County Department of Education responds to CSAS teacher
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For the fourth day in a row a CSAS teacher has not showed up to school. The Hamilton County Department of Education is now responding. In a statement about teacher John Eaton, the school district says quote…
Travelers react to TSA failing most tests in undercover operation
An undercover operation revealed TSA screenings at airports fail more often than not.
Remarks from Fire Chief Phil Hyman at His Swearing-In Ceremony Today
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga's newest fire chief is sworn in to office. Chief Phil Hyman is a Chattanooga native, and has served 22 years in the department. Hyman is taking over for Former Chief Chris Adams, who retired in…
Dade County K9 Officer Passes Away
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - A K9 Officer with the Dade County Sheriff's Department has passed away. The Dade County Sheriff's Office confirmed today that K-9 Ferro will no longer be serving the department. Ferro has been with the department for…
New Watershed Path opening at Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new interpretive trail, the Watershed Path, was dedicated at the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute. This morning people had the chance to explore the short walking trail. Along the trail, there are five signs that explain the…
I-75, I-24 split construction project
A construction project at the I-75, I-24 split could help make that freeway interchange much safer.
Chattanooga Firefighters Pull Woman from Burning Home
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Shortly after 2:00 this afternoon, Chattanooga firefighters responded to a house fire at 4005 Rogers Road. As they responded from their respective stations, they were informed by 911 Communications that someone may still be inside the…
Roy Moore accused of sexual contact with a 14 year old
McConnell says: "If these allegations are true, he must step aside."
TBI charges 22 men in human trafficking operation
“The fact that so many men were willing to engage in sexual activity with who they believed to be a 14- and 16-year-old is shocking.
Is it an emergency? Insurer makes patients question ER visit
Anthem has notified customers in a few U.S. states that they may foot the bill if they go to the ER for minor complaints
Not a bad birthday for Lauren Alaina at the CMA Awards
Video from the Red Carpet, performance and award announcement on ABC
Endangered Child Alert middle Tennessee
Not much information yet, just that a 2 year old is in trouble
Signal Mountain man found deceased from gunshot wound
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - Signal Mountain officers were dispatched to 201 S. Palisades on a shooting at 6:27 p.m. Upon arrival officers found a male victim deceased inside the residence. At this time there is no indication of foul play…
Hamilton County commissioners listen to school facility plan presentation
The Hamilton County Schools Superintendent presented the school board's $125 million facility plan to commissioners Wednesday morning.
BlueCross BlueShield and UTC prepare students for careers after college
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Blue Cross Blue Shield partnered with UTC to host a Global Leadership Summit earlier today. The summit offered students a free opportunity to prepare for careers after college. Students from UTC's College of Business were able to…
Chattanooga residents raise concerns of S-curve development
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A North Chattanooga community is demanding answers after raising concerns with the council about a proposed development along the S-curve. One resident says that his daughter was involved in an accident along the S-curve in 2000.…
Tennessee Promise Students Need 60 More Hamilton County Mentors
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce and business member investors have recruited 84 percent of the 381 mentors needed to support the Tennessee Promise scholarship program in Hamilton County. “Hamilton County led the state last year in…
Tennessee city unveils tribute to wildfire first responders
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee city has reunited first responders to unveil its tribute to their work battling deadly wildfires last year. Pigeon Forge tourism officials say 39 of the 64 fire stations that aided the city in…
2 killed in Tennessee plane crash
MCMINNVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a plane crash has killed two people in Tennessee. The Federal Aviation Administration tells news outlets the Piper PA-32 crashed in a field while trying to land at Warren County Memorial Airport on Tuesday…
Keith Urban records song inspired by Harvey Weinstein
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The widening sexual harassment scandal surrounding Harvey Weinstein has inspired a new song called "Female," which Keith Urban will debut at the Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday. Urban says as a father and a husband,…
Boulder causes Ocoee River flume geyser
POLK COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - TVA has posted a photo of the boulder that crashed into the Ocoee River flume and caused a major leak. The damage caused multiple leaks that sent torrents of water down the side of the…