SUV crashes into fire station in Soddy-Daisy
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A vehicle crashed into a fire station in Soddy-Daisy on Wednesday afternoon and caused major damage, according to the…
Hamilton County Mayor Wamp proposes teacher pay supplement
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp is proposing a one-time pay bump for teachers. The money would guarantee a starting salary of $50,000. Here…
SUV crashes into home in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An SUV crashed into a home in Cleveland on Wednesday, according to the fire department. They said the silver SUV ran off the road, through the yard and crashed into the back of the South Cleveland…
Nissan issues urgent warning over exploding Takata airbag inflators on 84,000 older vehicles
Nissan is urging the owners of about 84,000 older vehicles to stop driving them because their Takata air bag inflators have an increased risk of exploding in a crash and hurling dangerous metal fragments. Wednesday's urgent request comes after one…
6th house in 4 years collapses into Atlantic Ocean along North Carolina's Outer Banks
Another house has collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean along North Carolina's coast, the sixth to fall along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore's beaches in the past four years, according to U.S. National Park Service officials. About one mile of the beach…
Driving our Economy Forward: EPB Supplier Diversity Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - EPB hosted a Supplier Diversity Day recently to celebrate small and diverse businesses serving our community. It provided a forum for minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses to hear from experts on expanding opportunities. Learn more about…
Several officers testify they were threatened in Whaley appeal hearing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The attorney for a former Hamilton County EMT continues to argue his client should get a retrial. Justin Whaley was convicted of vehicular…
Scottie Scheffler charges dropped after arrest outside PGA Championship
Prosecutors dropped criminal charges against Scottie Scheffler on Wednesday, less than two weeks after the world's top golfer was arrested outside the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky. Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell said his office couldn't move forward with the charges based…
McBrien Road, Ringgold Road intersection to temporarily close
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Monday, construction crews will close the intersection of McBrien Road and Ringgold Road. The closure will be at the 1500 block of McBrien Road starting June 3. It will extend down to Stone Street. Crews…
East Ridge Splash Pad to open Saturday, June 1
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of East Ridge will open its Splash Pad this Saturday, they stated in a press release. The splash pad will…
Parkridge Emergency Room opens in Soddy-Daisy
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The new Parkridge Emergency Room in Soddy-Daisy officially opened Wednesday morning. The new ER, located at 9402 Reco Drive, opened at 7 a.m. Parkridge said this facility has a fully functional emergency room. It has…
HCSO Deputy Chief of Law Enforcement Mark King Retires After 38 Years of Service
Press release from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office: Hamilton County, TN – This afternoon, Sheriff Austin Garrett, members of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s…
Walker County detectives searching for stolen truck
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Walker County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to help with a stolen truck case. On Wednesday morning, the sheriff's office posted the incident to social media. They said someone stole a silver Dodge…
Housing Authority discusses status of One Westside project
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The current status of the Westside One project was discussed at Tuesday's Chattanooga Housing Authority board meeting and discussed two key factors in that…
Hamilton County EMS, Chattanooga firefighters reunite with patient
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It’s not every day you get another chance at life. On Tuesday, Amy Young thanked first responders for saving her life. In February, Amy Young suffered a heart attack as she was riding her bike on…
New train alert system aims to keep drivers moving
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new train warning system hopes to redirect drivers stuck on the wrong side of the tracks. Many Hixson residents have been stuck at…
Chattanooga mayor comments on Chief Murphy investigation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly briefly spoke about an ongoing TBI investigation against Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy. Earlier this month, both Chattanooga Police and the TBI…
Cleveland, Dunlap announced they will receive new grants
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland and Dunlap recently announced they are receiving grants to benefit the cities. Bradley County received four grants to improve broadband access in the Cleveland area. The state funding targets improving workers digital skills. That includes tackling…
Knights of Pythias Clubhouse destroyed in fire
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Firefighters with the Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department were busy Monday morning battling a fire at the Knights of Pythias Clubhouse. It happened just before…
TWRA reports boating related fatality on Watts Bar Reservoir
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said there was a boating related fatality over the weekend on Watts Bar Reservoir in Dayton. The TWRA reported this in its 2024 Memorial Day Holiday Weekend Boating Report. They…
I-24 lane closures coming to Marion County
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drivers on I-24 in Marion County should prepare to slow down. TDOT crews are shutting down lanes starting Tuesday night. The roadwork, beginning on May 28, is expected to last until June 6. Crews will…
Kelly Administration announces train warning system along Hamill Road, Hickory Valley Road
Press release from the Kelly Administration: On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, The City of Chattanooga announced the installation of four train crossing alert systems in the Hixson and Tyner communities. The system will provide real-time crossing data and warn drivers…
Blue Hole reopens after weekend flash flooding
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Getting to the Blue Hole on North Chickamauga Creek could be a bit dicey this week. The popular swimming hole was shut down…
Inaccurate weather reports coming from Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- If you have noticed some extreme weather conditions and reports coming out of Scottsboro, Alabama, you're not alone! Officials with the National Weather…
