Authorities: Tennessee Student, Teacher Found in California
Authorities say a 15-year-old Tennessee girl who disappeared with her teacher last month has been found safe in California and the teacher has been arrested.
Take a look at the latest near miss asteroid whizzing by earth this week
NASA releases video of asteroid the size of a football field.
Chattanooga Police investigate ovenight shooting on Citico Avenue
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating an overnight shooting in East Chattanooga. 35 year old Tyrone Stevenson showed up at the hospital around 3:45 AM. The wound was minor. Stevenson said it happened in the 1900 block of Citico…
Dalton Police: kidnapping suspect grabbed children at park
he grabbed one boy by the arms from behind and held him against his will until his father intervened.
Family says search has been called off, but aerial search continuing
"The families would like to thank everyone for their tremendous outpouring of love, prayers and support throughout this tragic ordeal."
See all 6 new Chattanooga Fire Academy videos
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Fire Department recently graduated their largest cadet academy ever, which means even more subjects for their annual fire videos. This year's crop ranges from humor to instructional to inspirational. But more than anything, it is…
Search being scaled back for McCallie student Jackson Standefer
" we support Grand Canyon National Park's decision to scale back the search."
Tributes to Chattanooga icon Ruth Sulzberger Holmberg
"anyone who knew Ruth knew her heart was always in Chattanooga”
Fort Payne jury convicts man accused of machete murder
Wooten faces up to life in prison.
Georgia ends restrictions for producers because of bird flu
Authorities said about 18,000 chickens were destroyed at a northwest Georgia poultry farm after tests confirmed the disease in the flock.
Scenic City Residents React to Governor's Gas Tax
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- You may soon be paying more at the pump. The Tennessee House and Senate approved Governor Bill Haslam's road funding proposal, which includes a gas tax. The house vote was 60-to-37. The Senate was 25-to-6. People in the…
Dayton voters approve alcoholic beverage sales
Voters in Dayton decided to let retail package stores sell alcoholic beverages.
Beyonce is NOT coming to the Scenic City
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Police Department is alerting the community about a fake event posted on Facebook. The event claims that Beyonce will be performing at Sir Goony's Family Fun Center tomorrow. Chattanooga Police verifies that this is false.…
Chattanooga Police Department Talk About New Ballistics Tech
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Whether its organized crime or neighborhood gangs in Chattanooga, law enforcement agencies are struggling to adapt new technology to deal with the threat. Chattanooga police have been using the NIBIN system for several months now and it…
TN Manufactuer's Awards Ceremony Held Here in The Scenic City
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee businesses got recognized here in Chattanooga by the Tennessee Association of Manufacturers. It took place at their annual awards banquet and there we caught up with the key note speaker of the event, Senator Lamar Alexander. Senator…
Gas Tax Passes in Tennessee Senate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It looks like we all will be paying higher taxes for gasoline here in Tennessee. Today, both state House members and Senators approved Governor Bill Haslam's bill to raise the taxes. The House vote was 60-to-37. The Senate…
Hamilton County Property Tax Assessments Outlook
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- If you're a property owner in Hamilton county, you've just received a new property tax assessment in the mail. The increase over the one you received 4 years ago...may have caught you off guard. There are over…
Prominent Chattanoogan Ruth Holmberg Passes Away
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Prominent Chattanoogan who was a local philanthropist and the recipient of ArtsBuild's Leadership Award died earlier this afternoon at her home. It was verified by Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services who state they are still getting…
Blood Assurance And Carter Bloodcare Announce Major Software Development Partnership
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (PRESS RELEASE)— Tennessee-based Blood Assurance and Carter BloodCare—one of the largest blood programs in Texas—are partnering in the development of a sophisticated software system designed to meet the complex needs of modern blood banking. The Blood Bank Information…
The Latest: Haslam road funding bill passes Tennessee House
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Latest on Gov. Bill Haslam's road funding proposal (all times local): 3 p.m. Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's road funding proposal that would also include Tennessee's first gas tax hike since 1989 has passed the Tennessee…
CDC to launch awareness campaign warning of opioid dangers
ATLANTA (AP) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to launch a new ad campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of opioid addiction. CDC acting director Anne Schuchat discussed the problem at the National Rx Drug Abuse…
Tennessee adds more park land to Fiery Gizzard Trail in Marion County
“The successful conservation of this land for the Fiery Gizzard Trail is a resounding win for outdoor lovers and wildlife alike,”
Tennessee Senate committee passes abortion bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A bill that would ban most abortions at 20 weeks has passed in a Senate committee, despite Tennessee's attorney general calling the measure "constitutionally suspect." Doctors who violated the law could be subject to criminal prosecution…
Ooltewah High School Principal Named Southeast Region Principal of the Year
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (PRESS RELEASE)— Hamilton County Department of Education leadership garners yet another award as Ooltewah High School Principal Robin Copp is named Principal of the Year for the Southeast Region. Ms. Copp joins the list of recent awardees…