Importance of heat safety for firefighters
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- This might be the hottest week of the year in the Tennessee Valley. The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) says working in the heat is nothing new, but…
Father of NFL cornerback Caleb Farley killed in explosion at North Carolina home
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM, STEVE REED and TERESA M. WALKER Associated Press MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — The father of Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley died overnight in an explosion that destroyed the NFL player's North Carolina home and left another person…
"Hamilton Counted" breaks down social problems in the community
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County is breaking down several social problems facing our community, "Hamilton Counted" adds up the numbers on crime, overdoses and homelessness…
Pikeville police searching for men who stole iTunes gift cards
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Pikeville police are searching for two men who committed a theft at a local Family Dollar. The theft happened on Monday just after 12 p.m. at the store…
Questions raised on tactics used by police in Heard shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Last week at the Chattanooga City Council, protestors showed up concerning the Roger Heard Jr. police shooting. (more…)
Dunlap couple on drugs arrested at campsite with stolen items
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dunlap Police have arrested two people in connection to recent break-ins and thefts around the city. Officers arrested Shawn Williams and Kaitlyn Williams on Thursday. The police department had been investigating the break-ins and thefts.…
Georgia temperatures expected in high 90s this week
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Georgia Department of Public Health wants to inform residents of the upcoming high temperatures and how to avoid heat dangers. The health department expects temperatures to be in the high 90s throughout the state of…
Campground in Cherokee National Forest closed from weather damage
TELLICO PLAINS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Indian Boundary Campground in the Cherokee National Forest is now closed due to severe weather earlier this month. The Cherokee National Forest announced the closure of the campground on Tuesday, August 22. They said…
Former Hamilton County teacher arrested on statutory rape charges
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A former Hamilton County teacher has been arrested after previously being…
Attorney John Eastman surrenders to authorities on charges in Georgia 2020 election subversion case
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press Abstract: John Eastman, the conservative attorney who pushed a plan to keep Donald Trump in power, has turned himself in to authorities on charges in the Georgia case alleging an illegal plot to overturn the…
Calvin Donaldson Elementary to close Tuesday due to A/C issues
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Calvin Donaldson Elementary School will be closed on Tuesday, August 22. This is due to an ongoing problem with their air conditioning.…
What's Right with Our Schools: Be Pro, Be Proud
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - An interactive new exhibit could be rolling to a school near you. Be Pro, Be Proud gets middle and high school students interested…
Community reacts to release of Heard police shooting video
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The community is reacting to video footage released of a fatal police shooting earlier this month. (more…)
Justice Department objects to Trump’s proposed April 2026 date for DC trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors objected Monday to the April 2026 trial date proposed by lawyers for Donald Trump in the case accusing the former president of scheming to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Former President Donald…
Walker County deputies looking for person responsible for car break-ins
Video courtesy of Walker County Sheriff's Office. WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Walker County Sheriff's Office is looking for a suspect who they caught on camera breaking into a car. The vehicle…
After school shooting, Tennessee lawmakers not expected to take up gun control in special session
Representative Greg Marting posted a video on where he stands going into the special session. "I will not support a bill that infringes on the right of self-defense without due process." By KIMBERLEE KRUESI…
More to the Story with Staley: Back-to-School Nutrition
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's back to school all across the Tennessee Valley! A busy time for teachers, parents and the kids. One of the most common concerns…
Truck carrying sewage crashes, spills on Manufacturers Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A septic tanker truck crashed in the Northshore area of Chattanooga on Monday. Monday morning, the truck was traveling down the off-ramp from…
Georgia truck driver indicted for child exploitation
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Georgia truck driver has been indicted for child exploitation. Now, investigators are looking for potential victims. Todd Eric Sisk is a Georgia resident…
Federal judge halts ban on gender-altering procedures for Georgia children
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- A U.S. federal judge has issued an injunction, bringing back the option for children in Georgia to receive gender-altering procedures from healthcare providers. Georgia's Senate Bill 140 blocked access to hormone therapy for children. But late…
Chattanooga gas prices still climbing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Last week, average gas prices around Chattanooga rose 9.1 cents per gallon. On Monday, August 21, 2023, gas prices averaged $3.43 per gallon in Chattanooga, according to GasBuddy. Plus, gas prices are 27.1 cents per gallon…
Tennessee free hunting day, start of squirrel season on Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee's free hunting day is coming up soon. It's a day when Tennessee residents can hunt for free, without a license. Free hunting day is Saturday, August 26. This is also…
"Tennessee Cash" jackpot winner in Sweetwater
SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One Tennessean recently won jackpot from "Tennessee Cash." The lucky winner played in Sweetwater, Tennessee and won $340,000. The player matched all five numbers plus the Cash Ball on Friday, August 18. This winning ticket came…
Georgia made it easier for parents to challenge school library books. Almost no one has done so
By JEFF AMY Associated Press CUMMING, Ga. (AP) — When Allison Strickland urged a suburban Atlanta school board in June to remove four books from school libraries, she was following a path cleared by Georgia’s Republican lawmakers. But after the…
