Four Teens arrested for burglary
Four young teens have been arrested for a burglary at a Chattanooga business.
Plans change for Medal of Honor Museum
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Plans are changing to build a Medal of Honor Museum at Coolidge Park. That's after public outcry last year because people didn't want to lose so much park space to a museum. Today, Major General Bill…
First Day of School for CGLA
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hundreds of students are getting back in the swing of getting up early and having to go to school...as several schools are back in session. But the Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy is taking a different approach…
Over 50 Marijuana Plants Seized In Dade County
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - The Dade County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Lookout Mountain Drug Task Force and Governor’s Office Drug Task Force Aviation Unit, seized over 50 Marijuana plants on Wednesday. In the 400 block of Wells Rd, Marijuana…
Law Regulates 'In God We Trust' License Plate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new Tennessee law has been enacted making the option of 'In God We Trust' license plates available in Hamilton County. County Clerk Bill Knowles announced that in July, 685 ‘In God We Trust' license plates were…
Tennessee teen indicted for murder, rape of 6-year-old girl
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee teenager has been indicted on charges of murder, rape and aggravated child abuse following the death of a 6-year-old girl. Shelby County prosecutors allege that the teen, who was 14 at the time, was…
Chattanooga Zoo Celebrates 80th Birthday
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo's 80th birthday celebration will be this Saturday, August 5th. This event will be free with the purchase of regular zoo admission. Chattanooga Zoo Members receive free admission. Activities will include: - Crafts stations to make…
Dalton Police search for Kohl's shoplifters
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - The Dalton Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a male suspect who shoplifted more than $200 worth of men’s underwear and socks from a department store. The suspect and a friend with whom he…
Nine Apply for 11th Judicial District Circuit Court Opening- Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Trial Court Vacancy Commission will consider nine applicants when it meets August 30, 2017 in Chattanooga to select nominees for the Circuit Court vacancy in the 11th Judicial District – Hamilton County. The vacancy…
Cleveland Police Search For Rape Suspect
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland Police are actively looking for a rape suspect this afternoon. Trent Donnelly Sise is wanted for Aggravated Rape and Aggravated Assault. The 23-year-old rape suspect is 5-10 and weighs around 250 pounds. Police responded to a…
4 Arrested For Insane Paintball Robbery
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - CPD officers have arrested 4 juvenile suspects for the burglary that occurred at Insane Paintball on Monday. Due to the suspects' age, the names of the suspects cannot be released. However, they are facing charges in…
Woman killed in overnight house fire in Rising Fawn
Mother killed in house fire, Dad severely burned, but kids got out okay.
Florida women trash Chick-fil-a during argument over order
A police report says the women caused $900 in damage.
Family member pleads for answers as police investigate baby burned
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - The 8-month-old from Bradley County who was severely burned this week is headed home Friday. She was treated at a burn unit in Augusta GA. The baby's father says that he is pushing for charges against…
Chattanooga Neighborhood Holds Police Lineup
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Boyce Street Neighborhood Association held what they called a police line up today in hopes on building better relationships with the officers who patrol their neighborhood. They were able to introduce themselves to the officers so…
Astronomy fan Allan Jones donates eclipse glasses for local students
"Here it is, coming right to your neighborhood or very close to your neighborhood. Don’t miss it."
Man pleads guilty in Swat Team Standoff
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Sale Creek man involved in a standoff with Hamilton County deputies pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on Wednesday. Kevin Lamar New had been charged with six counts of attempted first degree murder after he fired several…
Residents concerned about vacant homes in Eastdale Neighborhood
Some residents in the Eastdale Neighborhood are concerned about homes in the area that have been vacant for years.
Chattanooga Takes Part In First "Amazon Jobs Day"
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Part of what is being called "The Nation's Largest Job Fair" took place today in Chattanooga. Amazon is looking to fill nearly 50 thousand jobs across the nation, and several hundred here locally with on-the spot job…
U.S. Xpress Lays Off Over 100 Employees
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - U.S. Xpress has decided to lay off over 100 of its employees. According to Vice President of Corporate Communications, Danna Bailey, the company needs to shift its focus. The majority of the layoffs will take place in…
Dr. Bryan Johnson interview
Hamilton County's new School Superintendent pledges to be open, honest, and put student safety first.
CHI Memorial Mobile Health Coach to Visit Chatsworth
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) – CHI Memorial’s mobile health coach will provide mammography screenings at Healthy Families Clinic on Saturday, August 12. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All women should have one screening mammogram between the…
Prosecutors: Alabama shop sold coat of endangered jaguar fur
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Jaguar fur surrounds a federal case in which prosecutors say an Alabama clothing consignment shop violated the Endangered Species Act. Prosecutors say in a criminal complaint that the shop, which does business as Hertha's Second Edition,…
ChattState To Hold Super Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Super Saturday is coming to Chattanooga State Community College on Saturday, August 5. The College will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Personnel from admissions, financial aid, the Bursar’s office, advising, and enrollment departments will…