TECH BYTE: Last-Minute Christmas Tech Gifts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you don't have all of your Christmas shopping done yet, don't worry. There are some nice tech gifts you can get at the last minute…
Vin Diesel accused of sexual battery by former assistant in civil lawsuit
Actor Vin Diesel is being sued by his former assistant, Asta Jonasson, for alleged sexual battery and wrongful termination, among other claims, relating to a 2010 incident, according to a complaint…
Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy following $146 million defamation suit judgment
Former New York City mayor and Donald Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani filed for bankruptcy Thursday, according to a court filing. Giuliani filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy less than a week after a jury ordered him to pay $146 million in damages to…
Bethlehem Center hosts Children Christmas Shopping at Walmart
LOOKOUT VALLEY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Bethlehem Center took their students Christmas shopping Thursday morning at Walmart. It is part of their “Read to Lead” program where kids…
Families receive presents from Catoosa Stocking Full of Love
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Folks in Catoosa County hosted the annual Stocking Full of Love toy drive. Organizations help raise money to purchase toys for families…
Homeless victims honored at Winter Solstice memorial service
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thursday night is the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. It is often one of the coldest nights of the year. This…
Ready, set, travel: The holiday rush to the airports and highways is underway
By DAVID KOENIG /AP Airlines Writer It's beginning to look a lot like a hectic holiday travel season, but it might go relatively smoothly if the weather cooperates. Travel over Christmas and New Year's tends to spread out over many…
Marion County sees increase in vehicle burglaries
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Marion County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to keep valuables out of cars due to an increase in burglaries. The sheriff's office said there has been an increase in car burglaries near Whiteside…
DA Wamp touts transfer of 14 teens tried as adults
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- District Attorney Coty Wamp said she helped transfer 14 teenagers to be tried as adults this year. Wamp says those juveniles were accused of dangerous crimes. Those teens were transferred from the juvenile court to…
Mental health resources for those struggling this holiday season
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Though the holidays are meant to spread Christmas cheer, oftentimes people deal with mental health issues during this time. The Hamilton County Health Department provided contacts for those in need of help. Anyone dealing with…
Man charged with attempted murder for hitting officer with car
UPDATE (Dec. 21): CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) provided more details into the officer struck by a car Wednesday on Wilder Street. They are treating the incident as attempted murder of an officer. Hamilton County EMS…
Drive a Honda or Acura? Over 2.5 million cars are under recall due to fuel pump defect
NEW YORK (AP) — Honda Motor's American arm is recalling more than 2.5 million vehicles in the U.S. due to a fuel pump defect that can increase risks of engine failure or stalling while driving. According to documents published by…
How stolen vehicle case leads to more arrests on Hixson Pike
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A stolen vehicle led police to arrest five suspects on gun, theft and drug charges. It started last Thursday, when Chattanooga Police auto crimes investigators tracked the stolen…
Ooltewah Development Approved Amid Opposition
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- More development is soon coming to Ooltewah. (more…)
Driving Our Economy Forward: Learning Express Toys and Gifts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Christmas is less than a week away! Learning Express Toys and Gifts has plenty of presents to choose from, so your child can…
Commission Continues Rivermont Gym Funding Freeze
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission voted to continue a funding freeze to Hamilton County Schools this morning. (more…)
TVFCU spreads holiday cheer to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) felt the Christmas spirit this year with the Angel Tree program. Tiffany Wolf the Community Engagement Liaison said, "We had 53 bags we got through the auction we held…
TVA shares tips to help avoid winter blackouts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - TVA is encouraging citizens to be prepared for potential blackouts by saving money during the winter months. One way to do that is by…
City Council expects to delay action on skateboarding in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga City Council has delayed action on a proposal in skating on the roads citywide. Council members believe skating on streets will cause accidents and slow down traffic. Over the past two years, police have issued…
Catoosa County authorities searching for runaway teen
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing teenager who may be in Atlanta. Denahjia Hill, 16, left her foster parent's house at around 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 16. She is originally…
The Denver Zoo didn't know who the father of a baby orangutan was. They called in Maury Povich to deliver the paternity test results
The paternity of a baby orangutan born at the Denver Zoo was a mystery to staff – so they went to the paternity test expert, Maury Povich. Povich, himself…
Georgia school districts to receive bonuses by NYE
ATLANTA (WDEF) -- The Georgia Association of Educators provided an update to Gov. Brian Kemp's year-end bonus for state employees. The association explained that Georgia school districts will receive these funds by December 31 of this year. This means that…
Christmas events around the Tennessee Valley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Check back here for an updated list on Christmas events happening around the Tennessee Valley. Benton, Tennessee Whoville lasting all December located at Faith and Football Hair Salon. Chattanooga, Tennessee Christmas…
EPB to add EV charging stations to East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- EPB will soon be installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in East Ridge, the company announced on Wednesday. EPB said they are installing two fast chargers, each having two charging ports, at their East Ridge…
