Arrests made in firecracker scare at Hamilton Place Mall
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police arrest three people they say are behind the fireworks scare at a local mall the day after Christmas.
Arrest made in Niles Terrace homicide
Ooltewah, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says 56 year old Glen Allen Donaldson has been arrested and is being charged with 1st degree murder.
Uber X, Lyft to begin operations at Atlanta airport
ATLANTA (AP) - After months of debate, the Uber X and Lyft ride-booking services will finally become legal at the world's busiest airport in Atlanta.
Russia moves to expel U.S. diplomats in response to sanctions
MOSCOW (CBS News) -- The Russian foreign ministry recommended the expulsion of 35 U.S. diplomats on Friday as Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev took to social media to charge that Washington had become immersed in “anti-Russian death throes.”
US energy secretary to attend Tennessee land transfer Friday
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (AP) - U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz will be on hand for a land transfer deal in Tennessee.
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Apparent homicide investigated in Ooltewah
An apparent homicide is investigated in Ooltewah.
Fire breaks out at Brainerd area apartment complex
A fire at an apartment complex in Brainerd sends Chattanooga fire crews out in force.
East Ridge PD K9 to Receive Bullet And Stab Proof Vest
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (Press Release)– East Ridge Police Department’s K9 Axel will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
TDOT Worker Dies After Being Struck By Car On Christmas Eve
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A worker with the Tennessee Department of Transportation has died after being struck on the side of I- 40 on Christmas Eve. Our Nashville afflilate, WTVF reports J.R. Rodgers was hit by a car after he had…
Will Your Healthcare Change with the new Presidential Administration in 2017?
CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. (WDEF)- In just three days, health insurance policies will go into effect for millions of Americans who signed up before the deadline while those who didn't register, and aren't exempt, will face a steep penalty. President-Elect Donald Trump…
Elected Officials Help with McMinn County Storm Clean-Up
Instead of shopping or relaxing, many residents are spending their winter break cleaning up from last month's tornado.
Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Mapp Estates
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The first major housing construction in Brainerd in 15 years began this morning. Groundbreaking and tree-planting ceremonies were held for Mapp Estates near Midland Pike and East Henderson Drive. The project comes from the Grace Frank Group…
New Gun Related Laws Coming in 2017
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We're just a few days away from the new year and with that comes some new gun-related laws. Starting January 1st, some 18 to 20 year-old men and women will be able to qualify for handgun carry…
Watch Your Purse! DPD is asking for help looking for a Purse Snatcher
DALTON, Ga. (DPD Press Release)- The Dalton Police Department is asking for the public’s help with identifying a woman who stole a purse from a shopping cart at Walmart after apparently trying to cash checks written to other people. The…
Tennessee: 1st guilty plea of 16 indicted in gang crackdown
JACKSON, Tenn. (AP) - Federal prosecutors say the first of 16 alleged members of the Gangster Disciples street gang who were indicted in May on racketeering charges has pleaded guilty. The U.S. attorney's office in Jackson said Wednesday that 37-year-old…
Ex-finance specialist at children's clinic accused of fraud
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - A former financial specialist at an Alabama children's medical practice is accused of using a company credit card to make thousands of dollars in charges at an adult entertainment club. Federal prosecutors say Jonathan Jernigan, who…
Last of 6 inmates recaptured after Christmas jail break
NEWPORT, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities in Tennessee say they have recaptured the sixth and final inmate who broke out of jail on Christmas Day. The Cocke County Sheriff's Office tells CBS affiliate WVLT in a statement that 54-year-old David Frazier was arrested…
Hamilton Co. May Return to Using Independent Bus Drivers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County may return to using independent school bus drivers following the fatal Woodmore bus crash last month. School board members gathered for a called meeting to discuss their transportation options. Currently, the school system contracts with…
Local Organizations Promote Preschool Readiness
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group of local organizations this morning gathered at the IMAX theatre to promote preschool readiness. The partnership is between Youth and Family Development, The Aquarium, Baby University, Read 20 and WTCI. Bus loads of youngsters arrived at…
Police Need Help In Locating Suspects Caught on Tape
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Police Department needs your help in locating two suspects caught on a home surveillance video. The men are wanted for questioning about a recent burglary that happened on December 19th at a home on the…
Missing Athens man found dead in Madisonville
MADISONVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The body of a missing man was found in Monroe County on Monday, launching a homicide investigation according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Whitfield sworn in as Walker County commissioner
WALKER COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) -- For the first time in 16 years, a new sole commissioner takes over Walker County.
Search for evidence in missing persons case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police and other agencies searched for evidence in a missing persons case on Wednesday.