Officials disagree on presence of Venezuelan gang
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, David Rausch, made claims about the presence of a Venezuelan gang across all metropolitan areas in…
Hearing held on proposed water rate increase
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A hearing has been held Monday on a proposed water rate increase by the Tennessee-American Water Company. (more…)
TBI releases TN Most Wanted alert for a Chattanooga man
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man has made the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's (TBI) Most Wanted list. The TBI is searching for LaJeffrey Sparks. Sparks is wanted by the TBI and…
Decatur Fire Department responds to early morning structure fire
DECATUR, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Decatur Fire Department (DFD) and Meigs County Emergency Services responded to an early morning structure fire. At approximately 2:00 a.m., November 18, 2024, crews…
Marion County man arrested on sexual exploitation of a minor
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man out of Marion County has been arrested and charged for sexual exploitation of a minor. The Tennessee Bureau of…
Local law enforcement react to TBI Venezuelan Gang statement
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- After the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's (TBI) spoke about the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua activity, local law enforcement are reacting…
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines said Monday that it's filed for bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot as it struggles to recover from the pandemic-caused swoon in travel and failed attempts to sell itself…
Dunlap man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Dunlap man has been arrested and charged with sexual exploitation of a minor. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's (TBI) Internet Crimes Against…
Last suspect in Chickamauga Halloween murder turns himself in
UPDATE (11/20/2024): The last remaining suspect in the Chickamauga Halloween murder has turned himself. According to the Walker County Sheriff's Office, Brayden Whatley surrendered to…
Chattanooga Christmas Village Holiday Market
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - While the holiday season is beginning to kick into gear, people everywhere are trying to get their shopping done early. Chattanoogans had the opportunity to beat the Black…
UTC Star Party at Clarence T. Jones Observatory
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - UTC hosted its final Star Party of the year at the Clarence T. Jones Observatory this evening. All were invited for a night in space. …
Calvin Klein model charged with murder in stabbing death in New York City
A model who has appeared in campaigns for…
Biden lifts restriction on Ukraine's use of U.S.-provided weapons inside Russian territory
President Biden has given the OK to lift restrictions that will allow Ukraine to use U.S.-provided long-range weapons to strike deep into Russian territory, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News on Sunday. The move…
Northshore’s Merry Market
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Head out and begin your holiday season by visiting the NorthShore Merry Market for shopping and community spirit. The market in Northshore Chattanooga features a variety of local shops and restaurants…
Memorial and Dedication Service for anniversary of Northshore crash
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Last November of 2023, 41-year-old Ana Posso Rodriguez, her husband, 40-year-old Octavio Devia, and her 22-month-old son Jonathan were walking on the sidewalk as a car driven by…
U.S. health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler
Health officials said Saturday they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo. The person had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern…
Gunfire strikes Southwest plane on tarmac of Dallas airport, officials say
There were no injuries after a Southwest flight carrying passengers was struck by gunfire on the tarmac of Dallas Love Field Friday night, authorities said. Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 was preparing for departure to Indianapolis…
Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod will not seek re-election
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga City Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod has announced she will not seek re-election for District 9. Coonrod reflected on her time in office as both challenging and rewarding.…
Hiker rescued after injury on Rainbow Lake Trails
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local first responders rescued a hiker on the Rainbow Lake trails late Friday afternoon. At approximately…
Plane executes gear-up landing at Collegedale Municipal Airport
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) – A safety incident occurred at Collegedale Municipal Airport this afternoon as an airplane experienced issues during landing. According to a statement from the Collegedale Police Department, officers confirmed…
McDonald's investing $100 million to lure customers back to the fast food giant after E. coli outbreak
McDonald's is investing $100 million to "accelerate recovery and support the most heavily impacted franchisees" after an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to onions on the fast-food giant's Quarter Pounder hamburgers, the company told CBS…
A man charged in a deadly 2022 shooting rampage in Memphis is set to stand trial in July
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A man who faces the death penalty if convicted of first-degree murder in a daylong shooting rampage that paralyzed Memphis and left three people dead and three others wounded will face…
Enchanted Garden of Lights at Rock City
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Come warm your hearts and journey down the all-new Christmas tree walk through Rock City starting today, November 15th, through January 4th. Rock City is continuing…
USPS announces Betty White stamp will be released in 2025
Legendary TV icon Betty White will be honored in 2025 with a stamp, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday. The "Golden Girls" and "Mary Tyler Moore Show"…