Ribbon Cutting at Volkswagen Supplier Yanfeng
Fifty Five Million Dollar Plant on Bonnyshire Dr. Will Manufacture Automobile Interiors
Space heater causes afternoon fire in Chattanooga
A space heater too close to a wall is being blamed for a fire in Chattanooga.
HCSO Releases Identity of Yesterday’s High Fall Victim on Signal Mountain
The fall victim has been identified as 34-year-old Jeremi Derek Cagle. Cagle is from Chickamauga, Georgia.
Early Morning Automobile Burglary Leads One Person to be Arrested for Attempted 1st Degree Murder
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (Press Release) – Earlier this morning, at approximately, 5:45 am, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the 2400 block of Maplewood Drive for the report of “Shots Fired.” Upon arrival, deputies found the property owner, Robert Brown, stating…
One of Hamilton County's Top 12 Most Wanted caught
One of Hamilton County's Top 12 Most Wanted suspects gets caught.
ex-Volkswagen chief Martin Winterkorn testifies on emissions scandal
BERLIN, Germany (WDEF) - The Volkswagen leader who was taken down by the deisel-emissions scandal made his first public appearance on Thursday since it broke. Martin Winterkorn was grilled by German politicians about the scandal. The former chief executive denied…
How would Tennessee stack up against our neighbors with new gas tax?
Price comparing a gallon of gas to our neighbors in Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina
Trump chooses Sonny Perdue from Georgia as Secretary of Agriculture
" He is going to deliver big results for all Americans who earn their living off the land.”
Photos & video from scene of catastrophic avalanche in Italy
MILAN (AP) - The Latest on the avalanche that buried a hotel in central Italy (all times local): 1:15 p.m. Premier Paolo Gentiloni is urging Italian authorities to redouble efforts to reach people isolated by new earthquakes and unusually heavy…
Deep South at risk for severe storms through weekend
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Forecasters say the Deep South is at risk for several straight days of severe weather. The National Weather Service says the threat includes the possibility of heavy rains, strong straight-line winds and isolated tornadoes beginning Thursday…
Chattanooga Airport hits record with 2016 passenger mark
Airport CEO Terry Hart says boardings are up 38 percent over five years.
Tennessee drops fee of lifetime handgun carry permit by $300
Two bills have already been filed this year seeking to do away with requirements to obtain a permit to be armed in public.
Federal grant to help workers dislocated by Tenn. wildfires
the money will "accelerate the cleanup and recovery process in an area of our state that saw so much devastation."
Women convicted in Facebook slayings want new trial
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (AP) - Two women serving life sentences for a double murder over a Facebook spat want a new trial because they say the prosecutor's book about the Tennessee case revealed their attorneys were never given information that would have been helpful.
Former Cleveland police officer sentenced
Cleveland, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Former Cleveland police officer Edwin Millan has been sentenced to three years in prison.
Suspects in mall fireworks scare appear in court
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two of the four suspects involved in the Hamilton Place Mall fireworks incident last month were in general Sessions court today.
Red Bank receives Army HERO School Award
Red Bank, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Red Bank High School today received the first Army H.E.R.O School Award of Excellence in 2017.
Mayor Berke on jobs at Mayor's breakfast
Chattnooga, Tenn. (WDEF)-- Chattanooga mayor Andy Berke and Hamilton county mayor Jim Coppinger agree on one thing---workforce development should be the number one priority for 2017.
Group urges senators to vote against the appointment of Scott Pruitt
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A group of Chattanoogans gathered outside the Federal Court Building to urge Senators Corker and Alexander to vote against the appointment of Scott Pruitt as Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency. Scott Pruitt is the attorney…
Tractor-trailer truck swallowed by massive sinkhole in Georgia
OAKWOOD, Ga. (CBS News) -- The 55,000-pound excavation truck wasn’t in the area for a car wash, but it may need one after being partially swallowed by a sinkhole in north Georgia.
Man arrested in DeKalb County for a Grand Jury Indictment
DeKalb County, Alabama (WDEF) -- The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office says 20 year old Dakota Lake Gore was arrested on a grand jury indictment for murder.
Insurance claims top $842 million in deadly Tenn. wildfires
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) - State officials say insurance claims have topped $842 million in the deadly eastern Tennessee wildfires that burned thousands of buildings.
Pit bull owner charged after dogs kill child in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) - The owner of two dogs that killed one child and injured another in southwest Atlanta has had one of his charges upgraded.
Young father charged with child abuse for police chase with 4 year old inside
"Your're going to have to shoot me. I'm not going to jail."