Preliminary NTSB report released on Chattanooga plane crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The preliminary National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report of the November 19 plane crash has been released. The report states the two involved in…
American Airlines suspends flights to Haiti indefinitely
MIAMI – American Airlines is no longer resuming its daily service out of Miami into Port-au-Prince's Toussaint Louverture International Airport. American had initially suspended flights through February 12. The suspension is now indefinite. A spokesperson for…
NYC officials give update on man questioned in CEO murder investigation
NEW YORK -- A man in Pennsylvania is being questioned in connection to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, police sources tell CBS News New…
Mayor Wamp announces transition plan for county attorney
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp has announced a one-year transition plan for the county attorney's office. Mayor Wamp also announced the nomination of the new county attorney, Janie Parks Varnell.…
Woodcraft of Chattanooga offers a gift in the making
Woodcraft of Chattanooga's Nate Hiltibran shows off all the possible handmade gifts that can be made with lessons at Woodcraft. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - One of the best gifts to receive…
Red Bank firefighters prevent a severe fire with a prompt water supply
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) - A prompt water supply helped Red Bank firefighters to prevent severe fire damage happening to a partial log cabin.…
Update on the Chickamauga Lock Project
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The ongoing project to replace the Chickamauga Lock has reached a new milestone. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers describes the miter gates as, “…hydraulic steel structures designed to withstand high water pressure, control water levels,…
Collegedale Christmas parade brings festive cheer
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The holiday spirit is alive and well in Collegedale as their annual Christmas Parade brought festive cheer to the streets this weekend. The event took place…
Please do not be alarmed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Please do not be alarmed, as the Chattanooga Fire Department is aware of the smoldering scene. As the smoke continues to smolder, the Chattanooga Fire Department thanks everyone for their care and concern as calls continue…
Local reactions to the Lookout Mountain railway fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Today at 6:46 a.m., Chattanooga Fire Departments were dispatched to the 700 block of S. Scenic Highway after 911 received several calls about a…
Residents React to Lookout Mountain Blaze
"Definitely not something I expected coming into work today. I thought it was just going to be a normal shift, and then I look up and the whole mountain is…
Incline Railway affected by Lookout Mountain fire as firefighters briefly evacuate St. Elmo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A dramatic scene unfolded throughout the day on the side of Lookout Mountain. (more…)
Several agencies working to put out Lookout Mountain Fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Several agencies including the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) are working to extinguish a fire on Lookout Mountain. The fire has spread to the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway's tracks. CFD says evacuations are underway at the…
Lookout Mountain brush fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- This morning, an intense brush fire was being put out on the side of Lookout Mountain. At 6:46 a.m., Chattanooga Fire Departments were dispatched to the 700 block of S. Scenic Highway after 911 received several calls…
Sustainability group asking TVA to adjust future planning goals
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group focused on the energy sustainability of the Southeast put out their response to a plan put out by TVA. (more…)
Chattanooga Police charge suspect in April MLK Blvd shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police (CPD) have charged a suspect in connection to a shooting that occurred in April. CPD have arrested 26-year-old Scovia Gladden in relation to this shooting. Officers were dispatched…
Mayor Wamp holds meet and greet for potential new county attorney for commissioners
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There was a private meeting held Friday regarding who Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp wants as the next county attorney.…
Collegedale Police seeking help in locating missing teen
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Collegedale Police Department (CPD) is asking the public for assistance in locating a missing teen. …
Disturbing details in deputy arrested for child porn
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We're learning more details about Johnathan Allen, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) deputy who was arrested…
Raises to various TWRA fees approved
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission has approved several price hikes to various TWRA licenses. (more…)
Lawsuit filed against Chattanooga Police in November 2023 murder case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Some Chattanooga police officers are at the center of a lawsuit following the suspected murder…
Stellantis recalls more than 300,000 Ram trucks over potential brake failure
Stellantis is recalling more than 300,000 Ram Heavy Duty pickup trucks because a faulty part could cause certain braking and tracking systems to fail. The Netherlands-based automaker said the hydraulic control unit on the trucks…
Athens garage fire claims 1981 Corvette being prepared for parade
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An Athens resident lost his 1981 Corvette to a garage fire Wednesday morning. On December 4, 2024, around 6:30…
Rhea County Sheriff's Office involved in McMinn County manhunt
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Rhea County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) along with other agencies assisted with a manhunt in McMinn County Thursday morning. In the…