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Fire Prevention Week Begins in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today marks the start of Fire Prevention Week. Members of the Chattanooga Fire Department, the Alhambra Shrine Highlanders Pipes and Drums, and Mayor Andy Berke gathered this morning for the kickoff. Fire Prevention Week actually lasts…

2 sentenced in May theft that netted 50 guns

SELMA, Ala. (AP) - Two men have been sentenced on federal charges in connection with an Alabama business break-in and the theft of more than 50 guns. The Selma Times-Journal reports that the crime happened in May. Prosecutors said 25-year-old…

Local weekend events impacted by Nate

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Nate impacted a few events on Sunday, but the weather didn't stop some folks from enjoying their weekend.

SWAT situation forces dozens to leave their hotel room

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A person is dead after a SWAT situation at Stadium Inn on West 21st Street. Chattanooga Police were called late Saturday night for unknown trouble at the hotel. People standing outside say they were forced to…

Shallowford Crash Results in Life-Threatening Injuries

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - During the early morning hours on Saturday, Chattanooga Police responded to a traffic crash at 7815 Shallowford Road. Upon investigation, officers learned a Jeep Liberty rear-ended a Mazda MA5 as they were traveling east. The Jeep…

UPS aims to solve mystery surrounding its business plans

ATLANTA (AP) - UPS says in court records that it suspects one of its pilots obtained secret business plans for the shipping giant's aircraft fleet and posted them online. The Georgia-based company is taking steps to identify whoever was responsible…

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