Georgia crackdown on child exploitation leads to one local arrest
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) - The GBI announced charges against 26 men in a statewide operation against child exploitation. Two of the suspects are from northwest Georgia.…
Mayor Wamp responds to legal fee issue in battle with county attorney
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp has issued a statement about the legal fees that arose from his dispute over the…
Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election subversion case and says he'll skip next week's hearing
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Thursday and waived arraignment in the case accusing him and others of illegally trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia.…
Lee Reflects on Special Session
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Special Session on Public Safety was adjourned Wednesday in Nashville. (more…)
Driving Our Economy Forward: PIE Innovation Center
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- What do you want to be when you grow up? The PIE Innovation Center in Cleveland is working with local businesses to train students for…
Dalton Dover Returns to North Georgia for Country Music Fest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Polk County, Georgia native Dalton Dover can't stay away from our area too long. He's doing another hometown show down the road…
Governor Lee Visits Chattanooga State
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee was in Chattanooga today touring the…
Memphis plant that uses potentially hazardous chemical will close, company says
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A medical equipment sterilizing plant that uses a chemical whose emissions could lead to cancer and other health risks says it plans to close its Tennessee location by next spring, according…
'Breaking Bad' stars reunite on picket line to call for studios to resume negotiations with actors
By KRYSTA FAURIA Associated Press CULVER CITY, Calif. (AP) — The cast of “Breaking Bad” has reunited to call upon Hollywood studios to resume negotiations with striking screen actors. “We want you to come back to the table with us,”…
Chattanooga home catches fire, displaces three residents
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two people received injuries from a house fire in Chattanooga on Wednesday, firefighters said. According to…
Schools to receive A-F grade in November
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Schools will now be receiving an A through F score as well as the students. Chelsea Crawford, the Department of Education Chief of Staff said, "One…
Tesla is allowing no-hands driving with Autopilot for longer periods. US regulators have questions
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Tesla is allowing some drivers to use its Autopilot driver-assist system for extended periods without making them put their hands on the steering wheel, a development that has drawn concern from…
Judge holds Giuliani liable in Georgia election workers' defamation case and orders him to pay fees
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday held Rudy Giuliani liable in a defamation lawsuit brought by two Georgia election workers who say they were falsely accused of fraud, entering a default judgment against…
Chattanooga Gas customers may be eligible for bill payment assistance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Gas customers now have a chance to receive natural gas bill payment assistance. They partnered with Chattanooga's Salvation Army to launch this new program for customers in need. This Salvation Army program is called "Shield…
More to the Story with Staley: Tailgating
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The first Saturday in September is just hours away. And that means we will celebrate National Tailgating Day. For many, tailgating is a lifestyle. It's…
Tennessee Volunteers Assisting Idalia Recovery Efforts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Relief in response to Hurricane Idalia is going to Florida and neighboring states, including from right here in the Volunteer State. (more…)
Commission approves legal expenses for Wamp/Taylor battle
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The bill has come due for the Weston Wamp & Rheubin Taylor legal battle. The Hamilton County Commission on Wednesday approved spending a total of…
Hurricane Idalia unleashes fury on Georgia and Florida, swamping the coast and closing highways
By DANIEL KOZIN Associated Press CEDAR KEY, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Idalia made landfall Wednesday in Florida as a Category 3 storm and unleashed devastation along a wide stretch of the Gulf Coast, submerging homes and vehicles, turning streets into…
The only defendant in the Georgia election indictment to spend time in jail has been granted bond
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The only person who spent time behind bars as a result of the sweeping indictment related to efforts to overturn then-President Donald Trump's 2020 election loss in Georgia remained in jail Wednesday…
Police investigating a fatal shooting on Maryland Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police received a call of a person shot on Maryland Street near Spears Avenue late Tuesday night. Officers found a 48-year-old man bleeding…
Chickamauga Man Disputing High Water Bill
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF)- With recent inflation, many of our recurring bills have gone up. (more…)
$35,000 worth of items stolen from Bethel Bible Village
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A thief stole thousands of dollars' worth of items from Bethel Bible Village in Hixson. The theft happened early Tuesday morning, sometime between…
Former Spring City Commissioner faces child abuse, drug charges
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A former Spring City Commissioner is facing child abuse and drug charges. Authorities arrested Jeff Rhear, along with two others, for exposing children to…
Red Bank city officials respond to Mayor Wamp's criticism
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of Red Bank has issued…
