Prosecutors drop charges against suspect in a hairdresser's fatal shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Prosecutors have dropped murder charges against a local man in a shooting case from three years ago. Sanel Durakovic was charged with…
Four Chattanooga police officers on leave following shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Last weekend's standoff in Chattanooga has resulted in four officers being on paid administrative leave. The incident happened on South Kelley Street on September 2. A man pointed a gun at police, and police shot…
Burlington moving locations in Hixson
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Burlington is moving out of Northgate Mall into a new spot in Hixson. Their new location will be at Towne Center North, at 5591 Highway 153 in Hixson. The company did not give an exact date,…
Woman struck and killed by car in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A pedestrian was fatally struck by a car on Friday morning in Chattanooga. The Chattanooga Police Department said the pedestrian was a 59-year-old woman…
Chattanooga Carriage Company donates horse to nonprofit supporting trafficking survivors
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Carriage Company is donating a retired carriage horse to the Blazing Hope Ranch. This will support the horse's well-being and the therapy the ranch gives to female…
Singer John Hiatt injured while hiking near Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Singer-songwriter John Hiatt received injuries while hiking in the Chattanooga area. A post from his team says Hiatt fell off a hiking trail and got lacerations, bruising and a…
Georgia special grand jury recommended charges in election case for Sen. Graham and 2 ex-senators
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A report released on Friday revealed that a special grand jury investigating efforts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 presidential election results recommended indictments against a much larger group than Fulton County District Attorney…
Country music star Zach Bryan says he was arrested and jailed briefly in northeastern Oklahoma
By KEN MILLER Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Country music star Zach Bryan was arrested by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and jailed briefly Thursday in northeastern Oklahoma, according to a video posted on his account on the social media…
CPD receives $250,000 in DUI enforcement grant
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) announced grant funding that will be provided to departments across the state. Each government agency received grants to improve…
Vigil planned for Massachusetts teen who died after taking part in One Chip Challenge
By MICHAEL CASEY and STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — The family of a teenager who died after eating an extremely spicy tortilla chip as part of a social media challenge will gather to remember the promising basketball…
A person is shot and critically wounded at a Lil Baby concert in Memphis
BY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — One person was shot and critically wounded at a concert headlined by rapper Lil Baby in Memphis, Tennessee, on Thursday night, police and local media said. The Memphis Police Department posted on social…
TECH BYTE: Researchers Concerned Over Lack of Car Data Privacy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new study shows your car could be spying on you. Your cell phone or tablet isn't the only computer in your…
Mayor Tim Kelly announces reelection
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly announced his re-election campaign on Thursday evening. Mayor Kelly said, "It's easier to go with a box of Band-Aids or a coat of…
Throwback Thursday: 1978 Audio Systems
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Before streaming music and ear buds, your grandparents listened to their records and 8-tracks on gleaming, big, shiny audio systems that often came from Japan. This week, we want to take you back 45 years into…
Westside One plan advances to next step
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A committee reviewed the current state of the Westside One project Thursday afternoon at Chattanooga City Hall. (more…)
An influx of migrant children tests the preparedness of NYC schools
By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN, ROBERT BUMSTED and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Damien, age 5, was giddy with excitement as he left a Manhattan homeless shelter, sometimes running and skipping along the sidewalk accompanied by his wistful…
Local rehab center addresses female binge drinking concerns
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As September marks National Recovery Month, local rehabilitation centers are offering their guidance on a developing issue: female binge drinking. According to the CDC,…
‘That ’70s Show' actor Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life in prison for rapes of 2 women
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge sentenced “That ’70s Show” show star Danny Masterson to 30 years to life in prison Thursday for raping two women, giving them some relief after they spoke…
Hamilton County deputies perform PIT maneuver to stop stolen car
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County deputies were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle on Thursday afternoon. They performed a PIT maneuver to stop the…
Chattanooga-area creeks impaired by pathogens
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Citico Creek has been under a water contact advisory, which the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has now lifted. However, Citico Creek is still listed as impaired due to pathogens. The TDEC will post…
Concrete repairs to affect I-24 West weekend traffic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County will have concrete repair operations ongoing on interstates over the next few weekends. Friday, September 8 until Monday, September 11, the I-24 westbound exit 178, to Highway 27, will be down to one lane.…
Get a free spicy biscuit from Chick-fil-A next week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanoogans can soon claim a free spicy chicken biscuit from Chick-fil-A. From September 11 through 16, Chattanooga Chick-fil-A locations are offering one free spicy chicken biscuit to customers…
Calhoun couple sentenced to federal prison for child pornography
CALHOUN, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Calhoun couple are now facing federal prison time on child pornography charges, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. A judge sentenced William Sandridge and…
Tips to prevent elderly falls
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Keep the elderly people in your life upright during Elderly Fall Prevention Month. (more…)
