A powerful earthquake struck off Japan's southern coast on Thursday, triggering a tsunami advisory. There were no immediate reports of casualties, the Reuters news agency reports. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake, which hit…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Fourteen have been arrested after investigations revealed a meth distribution operation in Knox County. The Tennessee Bureau of investigations (TBI) started investigations into large amounts of methamphetamine in December around Knox County. Throughout the course of…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The First Day of School is finally here! New Salem Baptist Church lined the streets to welcome Allen Elementary Students…
As the new school year begins proud parents will flood social media with their first-day-of-school photos. What parents might not realize is these innocent…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Aquarium has the perfect lineup for students and families this August-- but it's also offering a twist for adults. The aquarium will be opening their doors…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Wednesday is the first day…
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour shows in Vienna, Austria, have been canceled after government officials confirmed an alleged ISIS-linked terrorist plot to attack large events, organizers said Wednesday. "With confirmation from government officials of a…
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cumberland County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a shooting call on August 6, 2024. The call came in at approximately 7:06 p.m. at 507 Yellow Cliff Creek Road. When deputies…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The suspect in a COVID-19 unemployment insurance fraud scheme was sentenced to 51 months in prison, August 7, 2024. Evelyn Blevins of Souths Pittsburg, Tennessee pled guilty to Wire Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft for being…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A juvenile in Cleveland has gone missing. Gabriel Hutto has been missing since July 25, 2024. Hutto is 17 years old, 6 feet, 1 inch tall, and 150 pounds. He…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is adding a new on campus, dual-enrollment courses for local high school students. UTC is offering two courses to eligible students, English 1010 (Rhetoric and Composition 1) and Math 1130…
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A United States Postal Service (USPS) employee was arrested in Gwinnett County for stealing and dumping mail, along with using drugs while delivering mail. The Gwinnett County Police Department was contacted on July 31, 2024…
(Press release) CHATTANOOGA, TN – Wettermark Keith Personal Injury Lawyers will open the door to their new downtown office location on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. The new office is located at 629 Market Street, Suite 101. The decision to open…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- New athletic facilities are on their way to public schools across Hamilton County. Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp revealed these investment plans, focusing on projects up on Signal Mountain and in East Ridge. Signal Mountain…
CHEROKEE COUNTY, NC. (WDEF) -- A sizeable amount of Methamphetamine was seized from drug traffickers in North Carolina. Cherokee County Narcotics Unit started an investigation involving Kenneth Charles Smith after receiving information that Smith was trafficking Methamphetamine. Smith and India…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The District Attorney says license plate readers helped track murder suspects across the country as they fled our area. Michael A. Brooks and Kayla Brooks have been indicted by a grand jury with the murder…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Department of Public Works has made a new way of collecting brush piles. Residents can now dial 311 to request a pickup. They can also email 311@chattanooga.gov,…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- Catoosa County residents voiced their frustrations on Tuesday over a proposed property tax hike. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing from some local Democrats who are reacting to the Tim Walz vice presidential pick. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As construction for the new South Broad Stadium has officially begun, the financing details are still being finalized. (more…)
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press Abstract: Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee says the FBI took his cellphone in an investigation of issues in his campaign finance reporting. The first-term member of the conservative Freedom Caucus said Tuesday on…
CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A grand jury has indicted a police detective from Crossville with assault. The TBI was asked to investigate the case against Crossville Detective Tyrel Lorenz in June. He was accused of assaulting a suspect after a…
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - A jury has convicted a woman of laundering money from a variety of scams, including romance fraud online. Sherlyn Sims, a/k/a “Sherlyn Dzinzi,” is from Zimbabwe, but she set up business in Georgia. Prosecutors accused her…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - School buses hit the streets again on Wednesday morning as a new year begins in Hamilton County and other nearby areas. First Student is reminding drivers what that means. And it comes down to three simple things:…