What scientists can learn from Eclipse 2017
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The solar eclipse on August 21st will more than just a memorable sight.
Chattanooga Police look into "Mindset of a Gang Member"
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police department says they are doing everything they can to reduce the amount of gang related shootings in our area and it starts with awareness. CPD hosts sessions with teachers, parents and leaders in the…
Former UT executive Emerson 'Eli' Fly dies
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Former University of Tennessee President Emerson "Eli" Fly, whose tenure as president capped a 40-year career in the university system, has died. He was 82. UT says Fly died Monday in Knoxville. Fly served as UT…
Orchard Knob Middle School Celebrates New Spaces
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. – Students at Orchard Knob Middle School kick off the new school year with some brand new spaces. This summer, community organizations and volunteers worked together to beautify Orchard Knob Middle School. Principal Tiffany Earvin cannot wait…
UGA shoots down policy that would let students self-grade
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - The University of Georgia has nixed a professor's policy that allowed students to grade themselves. Media outlets report that University officials on Tuesday forced Terry College of Business professor Rick Watson to remove his "stress reduction…
Bridge Repair on I-24 E in Chattanooga to Begin Soon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation will begin work this week on a project to repair the bridge on I‑24 East over Chestnut Street at mile marker 178.6 near the U.S. 27 interchange. The project will also make…
Cleveland Police arrest burglary suspect
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Burglary Suspect Austin Plemons has been identified, located and arrested within 48 hours. Plemons is currently in custody. Cleveland Police say he is being transported to the Bradley Co. Justice Center on Aggravated Burglary charges. CLEVELAND, Tennessee…
Police identify young man found dead in vehicle Tuesday night
He was arrested 18 days ago on a domestic assault charge.
Rhea County man charged with tax fraud in vehicle registrations
Case involves the registration of vehicles and boats.
Delta jet blows tire, passengers taken off plane in Atlanta
the jet remained on the runway about an hour later as it awaited repairs or towing.
Walker County Commissioner holding 3 public meetings on tax hike
“If we don’t change course, it will take us decades to pay off these obligations."
Police investigate body found in East Chattanooga
Police say the victim is a validated gang member, but is not releasing the name yet.
Police: Tennessee truck driver robbed, then killed
shot in a parking lot while repairing his 18-wheeler
7 boats stolen at Georgia lake; 2 men arrested so far
Both men were caught on surveillance video of the Timberidge community boat dock.
Tennessee woman gets 10-year sentence in 5-year-old's death
A jury previously convicted Rutledge, a Whitwell resident, but found her not guilty of first-degree murder in the boy's death.
Questions arise about whether the city will continue to fund the Rape Crisis Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Budget talks among Chattanooga City Council members will continue over the next few weeks. At Tuesday night's city council meeting, the CEO of one of Chattanooga's largest nonprofits spoke up about a line item that she…
Arrest in made in 2016 homicide case
CHATTANOOGA – In a collaborative investigation with the Chattanooga Police Department, Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment charging a man in connection to a homicide in late 2016. At the request of 12th District…
Hamilton County to return to school Thursday
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. – As Hamilton County Schools students get ready to hit the books again THIS Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017. HCDE wanted to take a moment to remind parents about a few housekeeping items to make back to school…
Goose round-up at Chickamauga Dam
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is taking steps to restore balance in waterfowl on Chickamauga Lake. And that requires removing geese and some ducks from the area. A spokesman for the USDA told us today that…
Marion County woman arrested after dog attacks deputy
A Marion County woman is in jail after being accused of letting her pit bull attack a deputy.
Whitwell woman sentenced for 2015 murder of 5-year-old boy
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Marion County woman who was convicted for the death of her ex-boyfriend's son will go to state prison. A judge this afternoon sentenced Holly Rutledge to ten years behind bars. At her trial last June,…
McMinn County Sheriff on Eclipse: It's a Huge Deal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Eclipse 2017 is almost here, and areas across the region are getting ready for what could be a very busy day.
Bradley Co. Sheriff's Office passes federal inspection
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - The United States Marshal’s Service (USMS) completed its annual inspection of the Bradley County Sheriff Office’s Correctional Facility. The inspection conducted by USMS enables the federal agency to identify any problem areas as well as identifying…
Glen Campbell, superstar entertainer of 1960s and '70s, dies
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Glen Campbell, the grinning, high-pitched entertainer who had such hits as "Rhinestone Cowboy" and spanned country, pop, television and movies, has died. He was 81. Campbell's publicist Sandy Brokaw says the singer died Tuesday morning in…