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…
Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas investigated as possible act of terrorism
A Tesla Cybertruck exploded…
Ford recalls nearly 300,000 F-Series trucks over defective fuel pumps
Ford Motor is recalling 295,449 diesel-engine trucks because a defective fuel pump could cause a loss of power, raising the risk of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday. "Biodiesel deposits may form…
Authorities search for motive, possible accomplices after deadly New Orleans truck attack
The investigation into the deadly truck attack on New Orleans' Bourbon Street continues after a driver plowed into a crowd of New Year's Day revelers, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens more. The attack is being…
Alton Park family loses home on New Year's Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - One Chattanooga family lost their house to a fire on New Year's Day. The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to reports of a residential…
Tennessee Valley Native Kane Brown Headlines Nashville NYE Bash
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- CBS' NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH was a hit once again to ring in 2025, living up to Nashville's Music City nickname. Approximately 220,000 people…
Ruby Falls Celebrates 96 Years of Being Discovered
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Being one of Chattanooga’s most iconic sights to see, Ruby Falls recently celebrated 96 years of being discovered this past Monday. Located deep within…
Four exciting projects set to take place this new year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the calendar turns to 2025, Chattanooga stands poised for another year of transformation and progress. Our reporter Robert Hanley is highlighting four exciting projects set to begin this year. A project, which started in July…
2025 question: Who will replace Alabama Governor Kay Ivey?
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WDEF) - The coming months should begin to answer the biggest question in Alabama politics this year. Who will replace Kay Ivey in the Governor's mansion? Ivey will leave office in 2026 because of term limits. So a…
Sons of Confederate Veterans file new lawsuit over Stone Mountain Memorial
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - The Sons of Confederate Veterans have filed a new lawsuit over their continuing battle to keep memorials at Stone Mountain Park near Atlanta. The latest suit involves the Memorial Flag Terrace. The Terrace displays the United States…
When do your neighbors think it's time to take down the Holiday decorations?
(WDEF) - New Year's Day is traditionally a time people choose to take down their Christmas decorations to begin the new year. But a new poll finds that Americans are…
2025 Message from Mayor Weston Wamp
"IN 2025, WE ALL HAVE A ROLE" As we begin 2025, I’m full of gratitude and excitement to continue to serve the people of Hamilton County. From the bluff of Walden to the lakefront in Birchwood, Hamilton County is quite…
Man intentionally slams truck into crowd in New Orleans, killing 10 and injuring dozens; suspect dead
Ten people were killed and dozens injured early Wednesday when a man intentionally drove a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter as revelers were celebrating the new year,…
Tennessee Legislature to consider ending grocery tax in 2025 session
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Could the Tennessee state sales tax on groceries be going away? (more…)
Tennessee adult verification law temporarily blocked by judge
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WDEF)- A federal judge has blocked a new Tennessee law that would have gone into effect on New Year's Day. (more…)
Law enforcement raise awareness on impaired driving on New Year's Day
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- As folks prepare for the New Year, Law enforcement is making sure the roadways are safe from impaired driving. “Many people…
Woman set on fire on NYC subway identified as Debrina Kawam, of New Jersey, police say
NEW YORK -- The woman who was set on fire and burned to death on a New York City subway car has been identified as Debrina Kawam, of Toms River, New Jersey, police said Tuesday. New York City…
Multi agency Georgia pursuit ends in Monroe County TN
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A pursuit that began in Georgia crossed over state lines and ended in Monroe County. At 11:30 p.m. December 20, 2024, Monroe…
Chinese hackers access U.S. Treasury Department workstations, obtain unclassified documents
Washington — Chinese hackers remotely accessed several U.S. Treasury Department workstations and unclassified documents after compromising a third-party software service provider, the agency said Monday. The department didn't provide details on how many workstations had been accessed or what sort of…
Suspect dead after deputy-involved shooting on New Year's Eve
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Deputy-Involved Shooting occurred shortly after midnight on New Year's Eve in a Publix parking lot. The preliminary information reveals deputies were…
Fatal motorcycle involved accident on Hixson Pike
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – One person is dead after a fatal motorcycle accident on Hixson Pike. Around 1:30 a.m., December 31, 2024, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office patrol deputies…
Lighting up Chattanooga One Train Ride at a Time
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Holiday Christmas Light Train is back, bringing joy, sparkle, and nostalgia to families across the region. Every year, the Tennessee Valley…
What's Right With Our Schools: Christmas at the Courthouse, Orange Grove
The 2024 Christmas at the Courthouse concluded with a crowd favorite. For years the Orange Grove School has entertained listeners in this performance slot. They…
President Carter remembered across the Tennessee Valley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing reaction here in the Tennessee Valley to the death of President Jimmy Carter. (more…)