Police officer involved in car crash
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga police officer was involved in a car crash Sunday evening.
Fire recruit injured
Ooltewah, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Tri-Community Volunteer Fire recruit was injured late Sunday afternoon.
13-year-old critically injured in accidental shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police responded to a call of a person shot around 3 pm Sunday afternoon.
National Crime Victim's Rights Week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The state of Tennessee is bringing awareness to those who have fallen victim to crimes. The Board of Parole, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Correction and TRICOR sponsored tree planting events around the state…
Brush fire at Sherman Reservation
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department was called to a brush fire at Sherman Reservation on Missionary Ridge Sunday afternoon.
Atlanta airport 'rehearsal' aims to help people with autism
ATLANTA (AP) - People with autism and other disabilities and their family members plan to rehearse a trip to the airport in Atlanta.
Valdosta professor wrestles his university over open records
VALDOSTA, Ga. (AP) - A professor at Valdosta State University is wrestling with administrators at the south Georgia campus over his requests to review public documents that reference him by name.
Spring Creek Road Shooting, Victim Deceased
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - During the early morning hours on Sunday, Chattanooga Police responded to the sounds of shots fired at the 5500 block of Brainerd Road. Shortly after hearing gunfire, officers observed a vehicle speeding and was followed to…
Crash in Ringgold injures 4
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- Georgia State Patrol says a crash Saturday afternoon injures 4 on Parton Lane.
UPDATE: Fatal crash shuts down I-75 north for hours Saturday evening
Ooltewah, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A head-on collision on I-75 kills one, shutting down the interstate for hours and forcing traffic to be diverted Saturday evening.
12-year-old airlifted to hospital after ATV accident
Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Hamilton County EMS, and the Mowbray Volunteer Fire Department responded to reports of an ATV accident off Worley Road Saturday night.
Fire damages Hixson Home
Hixson, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga firefighters responded to a house fire on Crestview Drive around 7 pm Saturday night.
Sculpture Fields hopes to beautify Southside
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A sixty-foot tall steel sculpture was installed at the Sculpture Fields today.
Bradley County residents dispose of hazardous waste
Cleveland, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Many residents came by Bradley County Sheriff's Office today to unload their unwanted hazardous waste.
Chattanooga sees increased demand for passport renewals
Across Tennessee, post offices are seeing an increase in demands for passport renewals.
Delta cancels 275 more flights days after storm disruptions
ATLANTA (AP) - Delta Air Lines is still canceling flights three days after severe thunderstorms caused big disruptions at its hub airport in Atlanta.
Infant boy dies after being left in hot car in Alabama
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say an infant is dead after being left in a hot car outside an Alabama office building.
Impeachment report gives look into Alabama governor scandal
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Even as Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley's impeachment was put on hold, a legislative report was released saying he directed a state law enforcement officer to "advance his personal interests" to try to keep his romantic relationship with a staffer from becoming public.
Family members of man charged in homicide arrested in ongoing joint investigation
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – In a joint investigation with the McMinnville Police Department, Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for the mother and grandparents of a homicide suspect, who are accused of trying to hinder the…
UPDATE: Police ID Suspect Who Ran and Victim Found in Trunk
Updated Saturday 04/08/17 at 9:55am: Hixson, TN (WDEF) - The victim found in the trunk of a wrecked vehicle has been identified as Tammy Hall, 47. Her next of kin has been notified. The suspect who fled and was caught…
Orange Grove employee speaks of alleged resident abuse
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - An employee at an organization in Chattanooga that helps people with disabilities says some residents are being abused. The Orange Grove employee, who wanted to remain anonymous, recalls what he says happened. "I have witnessed several…
UTC organization to host Make A Wish basketball tournament
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's Chi Omega chapter is working with the East Tennessee Make A Wish to host the second annual Swishes for Wishes basketball tournament on Saturday, April 8th. This is the second year…
Mayor Andy Berke thanks Chief Fletcher after announced retirement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - After Chief Fred Fletcher announced his retirement today, Mayor Andy Berke provided this statement thanking him for his time of employment. "Three years ago, after I met Fred Fletcher for the first time, I knew two things…
Job Skills Bus comes to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Department of Youth and Family Development and the Tennessee Career Center have partnered to bring a job skills bus Wednesday, April 12th. The bus provides work-readiness training to the community. The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga…