As the Pacific Palisades wildfire in Los Angeles quickly grew Tuesday afternoon amid a destructive windstorm, some residents chose to leave, others followed evacuation orders and others were forced to walk among the smoke and…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Corrections Deputies responded to a stabbing incident at the county’s Jail & Detention Center on Monday, January 6, 2025. The altercation occurred in the George Unit around…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp and Schools Superintendent Dr. Justin Robertson have unveiled plans for a $32 million investment aimed at modernizing 27 school facilities across the district. This initiative is part of a larger…
A new strain of norovirus now makes up a majority of outbreaks nationwide, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The new strain's emergence, found spreading throughout the country and on…
UPDATE (1/8/2025): We're learning more about the fire that claimed the lives of 5 in Cohutta, Georgia. After speaking to the Whitfield County Fire Department Fire Chief,…
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- As the chance of inclement winter weather approaches, a number of shelters in Dade County will be open for warmth. Here's where you can find them in North Georgia: Sports…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In preparation for inclement winter weather, the Chattanooga Department of Public Works is mobilizing the city's comprehensive snow and ice road treatment plan. The treatment plan focuses on first clearing primary routes and access roads for…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - At 7:40 P.M., the Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department responded to 1829 Coffeetree Lane for a Courtesy: Chief Markus Fritts,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – In Alabama, State Senator Smitherman has pre-filed a bill requiring couples to attend one conflict resolution class before getting married. The proposed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A prominent electric vehicle battery manufacturer is looking to expand their presence in Chattanooga. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An Italian manufacturer has announced they are building their first U.S. plant in Hixson. (more…)
The Mediterranean Diet, the DASH Diet, and the Flexitarian Diet are the three standout winners for 2025—each focusing on improving health in unique ways. But how do they work? And which one is the right fit for you? We spoke…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Lookout Mountain Shuttle Service, a project designed to enhance access and ease congestion to Tennessee’s most popular tourist destinations, has officially launched. The shuttle service comes…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With temperatures expected to plummet into the teens tonight, local shelters in Chattanooga are opening their doors to help vulnerable individuals and families stay safe from the extreme cold. Temperatures tonight could dip well below freezing,…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- CHI Memorial has made significant progress for their new state of the art Hospital in Catoosa County. “This is a significant milestone for…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Lee University community is mourning the loss of long- time coach and professor, Kay McDaniel. McDaniel served as Lee University's tennis coach, and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Wreaths Across Chattanooga (WAC) is searching for volunteers to retire wreaths at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. The wreaths will be retired (removed) Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. No registration is required to volunteer, WAC…
Girl Scout cookie season has begun, but it isn't all good news for cookie customers. Two flavors of the beloved snacks are being retired later this year. Fans of the Girl Scout S'mores and Toast-Yay!…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The new Raising Cane's location in Hixson is gearing up for its grand opening January 9, 2025. The grand opening will take place at…
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Grundy County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) is asking everyone to be on the lookout for a missing teen. Samuel Kayden Keith Westerfield left…
FORT LAUDERDALE - Broward sheriff's deputies and a medical examiner descended on Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport overnight after bodies were found in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Firefighters with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) prevented the spread of a house fire Tuesday morning. Crews were dispatched to the 2700 block of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Aquarium is joining a nationwide program to…
ROSSVILLE, GA (WDEF) - It's never too early to start planning for your future. That's a lesson a Rossville Middle School student learned at a very young…