Park Creek Elementary School Takes a Step Toward Sustainability with Controlled Burn to Restore Local Ecosystem
Park Creek Elementary School in Dalton recently took an important step toward sustainability. The school conducted a controlled burn in…
Jimmy Carter’s flag-draped casket is on its way to Atlanta
PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — Jimmy Carter ‘s long public goodbye began Saturday in Georgia, with the 39th U.S. president’s flag-draped casket rolling through his tiny hometown and past his boyhood farmhouse on its way to Atlanta, where…
Experts raise awareness on Winter preparation
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- With Cold Weather coming into the Tennessee Valley, experts are urging folks to prepare for the winter. "We have two storms back to back the first taking…
Chattanooga Fire Department responds to dryer fire on South Moore Road
UPDATE (1/3/2025): South Moore Road is reopen for traffic. BRAINERD, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Residents at a South Moore Road home made it out unharmed after a dryer…
Surgeon General calls for cancer risk warning on beverages with alcohol
The U.S. surgeon general has issued an advisory calling for a warning about the risk of cancer to be included on alcoholic beverages. "Given the conclusive evidence on the cancer risk from alcohol consumption and the Office of the Surgeon…
GA Department of Public Safety searching for hit-and-run suspect
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Authorities are searching for a hit-and-run suspect in Cohutta, Georgia, who injured two male juveniles on skateboards. At 7:27 p.m., December 30, 2024, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) troopers responded to…
Prescribed burn taking place near Park Creek Elementary School
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- A prescribed burn will take place near Park Creek Elementary School over the weekend. On January 4, 2025, residents who live near the elementary school can expect to see smoke throughout…
Hamilton County deputies arrest juvenile after early morning pursuit
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) arrested a juvenile after a pursuit on I-75 and I-24 early Friday morning. At 1:50 a.m., January 3, 2025, deputies responded to…
New Year's resolutions often don't last. Here's why they fail and how to keep them, according to an expert.
Working up your list of resolutions for the new year? Studies show most New Year's resolutions are bound to fail, so we asked an expert how to make the most of your 2025 goals. How long…
Apple to pay $95 million to settle claims it used Siri to eavesdrop on customers
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a civil lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other trendy devices. The proposed…
JetBlue fined $2 million by feds for "chronic flight delays"
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Friday announced a $2 million fine against JetBlue for "operating multiple chronically delayed flights," marking the first such penalty by the federal agency. Airlines are prohibited from offering unrealistic…
Rhea County Sheriff's Department uncover illegal gambling operation
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Rhea County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) has launched a targeted initiative to stop illegal…
CPD investigates homicide at an abandoned apartment complex
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened at an abandoned multi-unit complex in the 2600 block of Glenwood Parkway. Early…
Chattanooga Zoo Family Welcomes Boysenberry the Sloth
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the new year is already off to a fast start, a very slow animal is joining the Chattanooga Zoo family. Starting this week, visitors…
Residents want change after repeated Moore Road crashes damage homes
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Applications open for new city center banner designs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- If you’re a creative at heart, there’s a chance for you to show off your passion for all Chattanoogans to see! (more…)
Post-Holiday Fire Hazard: Experts Warn About the Dangers of Dry Christmas Trees
After the holiday season, Christmas trees can pose a serious fire risk. In fact, more than one-third of Christmas tree-related home fires happen in January, according to the National Fire Protection Association. As the holiday decorations come down, experts are…
Gas Prices to Drop in 2025, But Experts Warn of Spring Spike
After years of soaring prices, the cost of gasoline is finally taking a dip. In fact, Americans are expected to save over $12 billion on fuel this year. GasBuddy's 2025 Fuel Price Outlook predicts that by December, gas prices could…
Incendiary device attack sparks SWAT standoff in Lakesite
LAKESITE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities in Lakesite responded to a tense situation after an improvised incendiary device attack. On January 2, 2025, a incendiary device was thrown…
Local elected officials react to New Orleans attack
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- As many folks celebrated the New Year across the world, The New Year brought scare and concern to the City of New Orleans. Fellow…
Fireworks explosion in Hawaii kills at least 3 people, injures at least 20
A New Year's Eve fireworks explosion in a Honolulu-area neighborhood killed at least three people and critically injured at least 20 others, authorities said. "It looked like a war zone," said Honolulu Fire Chief Sheldon K.…
Officials provide safe heating practices for upcoming winter weather
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With colder temperatures heading into the Tennessee Valley, county officials want residences to practice safe heating. The Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security (HCOEM) emphasizes the importance of…
Chattanooga Zoo welcomes new two-toed sloth, Boysenberry
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Zoo just got a new addition to their crew at Warner Park. They kicked off the new year with the arrival of Boysenberry the two-toed…
North Chattanooga family home lost after being consumed by house fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A family in North Chattanooga lost everything in a house fire Thursday morning. North Chattanooga home consumed…