Chattanooga man arrested after infant daughter dies from overheating
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man is in custody after his 11-month-old daughter died of hyperthermia,…
More to the Story with Staley: Welcome Home Chattanooga Expansion
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Welcome Home Chattanooga is in its seventh year of operation. It's a place for those who are facing a serious illness or death…
East Ridge police make 2 arrests on narcotics charges
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- East Ridge police arrested two individuals during a traffic stop on Monday on drug charges. They conducted the traffic stop at 8:30 p.m. on September 4. Officers…
Hamilton County deputies arrest juvenile who reported false shooter threat
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A high school student reported a false active shooter threat at Soddy Daisy High School on Wednesday morning. Deputies have now arrested…
Car smashes into Hixson Circle K
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A car wreck in Hixson on Tuesday night caused one car to go smash into a Circle K. It happened around 7:45 p.m. on Ashland Terrace. A Jeep Cherokee hit a Ford SUV and caused…
The Hotel Chalet at the Choo Choo now accepting reservations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo is now officially accepting reservations. Guests will be able to stay at the new hotel starting on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. The…
Hamilton County remembers Deputy Donald Bond after 22 years
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On September 6, Hamilton County remembers Deputy Donald Bond, who died in the line of duty 22 years ago. Deputy Bond was an employee…
Free children's basketball camp this October in Athens
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of Athens is offering a free mini basketball camp for children this fall. It will help children learn the fundamentals of basketball or help develop their skills. The camps, hosted by their Parks and…
Remains of body found in Crossville in 1983 finally identified
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has just identified the remains of a body found in Cumberland County in 1983. Investigators identified the man, whose remains they found on August 26, 1983, as Kenneth Levall Thompson. He…
Portion of I-75 southbound shut down after serious wreck
UPDATE: In an update from authorities, a woman accused of shoplifting had caused the crash on I-75 on Tuesday. Chattanooga police have charged 29-year-old Haleigh Gentry-McCord for the chase…
Suspect pleads guilty to a Bradley County woman's death
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A suspect has pleaded guilty to the murder of a woman in Bradley County two years ago. The body of Carissa Hamby was…
Federal Student Loan Repayments Restarting in October
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Federal student loan payments are soon to resume for millions across the country. (more…)
Capt. Larry Taylor visits D.C. for Medal of Honor ceremony
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDEF) -- Captain Larry Taylor, a Chattanooga native, visited the White House on Tuesday for a Medal of Honor ceremony. The ceremony began at…
Man arrested after Labor Day high-speed police chase
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A police chase on Labor Day resulted in one man being arrested on…
TBI identifies teen killed in Chattanooga officer involved shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An officer-involved shooting turned fatal over the weekend. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has now identified the juvenile who died as a result of the shooting. The TBI identified the person who died as 17-year-old David…
Labor Day at the Post
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) - Labor Day at the post ran from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Molly Huhn the City Manager for Fort Oglethorpe said "We're…
US moves to force recall of 52 million air bag inflators that can explode and hurl shrapnel
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government is taking a big step toward forcing a defiant Tennessee company to recall 52 million air bag inflators that could explode, hurl shrapnel and injure or kill people. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
Free pop-up health clinic coming to East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps (RAM) is holding a free pop-up health clinic in East Ridge this weekend. The clinic will be on September 9 and 10. It will be open all day, but organizers…
Witch & Warlock Paddle returns to Tennessee River this October
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- River City Company and Outshine Adventure are hosting a Halloween paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing event this October. The Witch and Warlock Paddle is taking place on October 21, 2023. It will last from 10 a.m. until…
Sen. McConnell's health episodes show no evidence of stroke or seizure disorder, Capitol doctor says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s health episodes show “no evidence” of being a stroke or seizure disorder, the Capitol physician said in a letter on Tuesday, offering little further explanation…
Chattanooga Police searching for suspect who stole Sugar's Ribs' safe
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Someone broke into the Sugar's Ribs restaurant in Chattanooga and stole their safe, according to police. Officers responded to the restaurant on…
Biden will award Medal of Honor to Army helicopter pilot who rescued soldiers in a Vietnam firefight
WATCH THE LIVE STREAM HERE. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will award the Medal of Honor on Tuesday to a Vietnam War Army helicopter pilot who risked his life by flying into heavy enemy fire to save four members…
Rep. Gloria Johnson of 'Tennessee Three' officially launches 2024 Senate campaign
UPDATE: Republican Marsha Blackburn's Senate campaign has released a statement following Rep. Johnson's run for Senate. Blackburn's campaign spokesperson, Abigail Sigler, released this statement. "It's no surprise that radical socialist Gloria Johnson decided to jump into the race at the…
Man arrested in Georgia for Masonic Center vandalism, arson
UPDATE: Authorities in Catoosa County, Georgia arrested a suspect in the arson and vandalism case of the Chattanooga Masonic Center. On Monday evening, police arrested 29-year-old Kadum Harwood. The Chattanooga…
