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Tony Bigoms Granted New Trial

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A convicted Chattanooga murderer is granted a new trial. Tony Bigoms was convicted of killing and dismembering Dana Wilkes back in 2012. Wilkes was a 48-year-old dialysis worker in Chattanooga. Court papers show the two were friends at…

Local Perspective on Comey Testimony

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.(WDEF)- Former FBI Director James Comey testified before lawmakers today, for the first time since President Trump fired him last month. In his statement, Comey says that he hopes the president will "release all the tapes." He said this after…

Highly contagious dog flu has local vets concerned

Two cases of a dog flu virus has been confirmed in Knoxville area. UTC Veterinary Medicine Virology Laboratory says this particular strain was first reported in Chicago a few years ago. And now is making it's way through the southeast.…

DPD Investigating Animal Cruelty Case

DALTON, Ga. (PRESS RELEASE)- The Dalton Police Department is seeking information from the public to help officers determine who abandoned a puppy on the side of the road sealed in a taped up cardboard box. The puppy was found by…

Cleveland Connector named after former City Manager

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Former Cleveland City Manager Janice Casteel served 42-years with the city. The connector starts at North Ocoee east neighborhoods and runs to Tinsley Park. Council members, city staffers and family members attended the event. Casteel tells…

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