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…)
UPDATE: Missing man found in East Brainerd
UPDATE: Chattanooga Police say Collin Reed has been located. He was found safe on East Brainerd Road late Thursday afternoon. He is now back with his mother. They want to thank the community for their help in searching for Reed.…
Moon River announces substitute headliner for Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Organizers of the Moon River Music Festival have announced a replacement headlining act for this weekend. On Wednesday, the group CAAMP posted on social media…
Chattanooga School for Creative Arts opens new recording studio
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga School for Creative Arts opened its brand-new recording studio. The state’s Innovative Schools Model Grant paid for the project. "We…
Limited Tickets Still Available for Moon River Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- This weekend marks year five for the Moon River Music Festival in Chattanooga. Event founder Drew Holcomb touts another great lineup this year, which…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Barge Design Solutions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Barge Design Solutions might have several locations throughout the southeast, but they're making waves right here in Chattanooga. They're serving the community in many ways…
Local Power Company Using Drones to Assist Maintenance
WHITWELL, Tenn. (WDEF) - One local power company is taking a new approach to diagnosing issues with their power grid. (more…)
Historic Neighborhoods Get Funding for Guideline Updates
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Four historic Chattanooga neighborhoods will see funding for a new planning project. (more…)
Commission Debates Lookout Mountain Funding
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Commission debated the spending of county funds on municipal facilities Wednesday morning. (more…)
Man dies in single-vehicle Bradley County crash
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man died in a single-vehicle crash in Bradley County on Wednesday. It happened just before 9 a.m. on the 400 block of Upper…
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…
