CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This week marks National Burn Awareness Week, a critical time dedicated to educating communities on burn prevention and safety. According to the American Burn Association,…
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - Emergency dispatchers play a crucial role in public safety. The next generation is learning the skills they'll need at the Catoosa College and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - At this month’s Regional Health Council meeting, local leaders and public health officials gathered to discuss key issues affecting the community. For many in…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dalton Police Department (DPD) is asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman accused of shoplifting. This incident occurred in January at the retailer’s location on West Walnut Avenue. The suspect entered a…
CALHOUN, Ga. (WDEF) -- A late-night disturbance between deputies and a knife-wielding suspect led to an arrest. Deputies with the Gordon County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) responded to a…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Soddy Daisy man has been arrested and is being charged with rape and aggravated assault. Officers with the Soddy Daisy Police…
Gerber is recalling edible sticks meant to ease teething pain over a possible choking hazard. The baby food maker announced Friday that it was recalling and discontinuing…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is asking for the public’s help in locating 25-year-old Stone Tyler Champion. Champion was…
Washington — President Trump announced he is pausing U.S. tariffs targeting imports from Mexico for a month after the country's president agreed to send 10,000 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to combat the flow of fentanyl and migrants.…
SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- One person was found dead after a devastating house fire in Summerville on Thursday. Firefighters from the Trion Fire Department (TFD) were dispatched to the…
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) –On Saturday at 1:30 p.m., Red Bank Police Officers and Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a shooting at the Bojangles restaurant located at 2023 Dayton Boulevard.…
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Residents at Hawthorne at The Hollow apartment complex claim that over 20 vehicles have been broken into in recent days, leaving…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -This February marks National Burn Prevention week, a time to raise awareness about the dangers of burns and how to prevent them…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- This afternoon, emergency crews launched a rescue operation at Signal Point Trail. Emergency crews launched a rescue operation at Signal Point Trail after a…
Update: Missing Hiker Found Deceased in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Ann Houghton, a 73-year-old resident of Jackson County, NC, was tragically found deceased on February 2, 2025. Search teams discovered…
DALTON, GA (WDEF) - History comes to life this weekend at the Dalton Convention Center as it hosts the annual Chickamauga Dalton Civil War Show. This highly anticipated…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The heat is on, and so is the ice, as the 2025 Chattanooga Skillet Curling Competition returns for another thrilling showdown. This one-of-a-kind event, blending Southern tradition…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The March for Life brought together passionate community members and leaders today at Coolidge Park to highlight the value of life and provide resources to expecting parents. The event…
UPDATE: J Mayelo Puentes has been captured and successfully placed into custody. Sheriff Pierce thanks the community for the overwhelming number of tips and assistance. (more…)
A first-year teacher at Whitwell High School has resigned after an investigation uncovered inappropriate interactions with an 18-year-old male student. Marion County Superintendent Dr. Mark…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing reaction to the passage of the Tennessee Education Freedom Act. (more…)
Costco is increasing its pay to more than $30 an hour for hundreds of thousands of workers, with clerks at the top of the retailer's pay scale set to make almost $32 an hour in…
MURRAY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Murray County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is seeking the public’s help in locating a suspect involved in a robbery incident that occurred early…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference (TNDAGC) has released its first immigration crime report. This report details data collected from local law enforcement agencies on criminal charges and convictions involving individuals not lawfully present in the…