Tennessee High School Seniors able to Apply to Colleges for Free
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee high school seniors in the process of applying for college have an opportunity to save money this week. (more…)
Chattanooga Zoo Earns Quarter Century Award
(CHATTANOOGA, TN - Press Release) - The Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park recently earned the Quarter Century Award by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). This award acknowledges that the Chattanooga Zoo has reached the 25-year milestone of AZA accreditation.…
Jasmine Pace autopsy reveals 60 stab wounds
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Medical Examiner's Office released the autopsy report for Jasmine Pace on Wednesday. In that report, it revealed that she had 60 stab wounds. Those…
Pedestrian fatally struck by car in Rock Spring
ROCK SPRING, Ga. (WDEF) -- Early Thursday morning, a pedestrian died after being hit by a car in Rock Spring. According to the Georgia State Patrol (GSP),…
Rupert Murdoch, the creator of Fox News, is stepping down as head of News Corp. and Fox Corp.
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Rupert Murdoch, the 92-year-old Australian media magnate whose creation of Fox News made him a force in American politics, is stepping down as leader of both Fox's parent company and…
Hazmat Spills Shut Down I-24 Twice in One Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga first responders stayed extra-busy on Wednesday. (9/20/23) The Chattanooga Fire Department issued this release around 10 p.m. Chattanooga Fire and other agencies responded to a second hazmat incident Wednesday night on Interstate 24. The first…
Hamilton County Coalition hosts recovery event at Miller Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Coalition hosted their first annual Recovery Happens Together event Wednesday morning at Miller Park. Local organizations gathered to celebrate people…
Homes evacuated as precaution during East Ridge hazmat response
UPDATE: Cleanup crews are working to stabilize the hazardous cargo on I-24 eastbound. I-24 westbound is now reopen. The Chattanooga Fire Department says an organic peroxide spill happened around 4 p.m. on Wednesday. A driver noticed a FedEx tractor trailer…
Driving Our Economy Forward: The Gathering of Angels
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The best ideas in business need backing before they can *ever* make it to market. For more than 25 years, The Gathering of Angels…
UPDATE: Police find Chattanooga endangered teen
UPDATE: Thanks to collaborated efforts, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has confirmed that Patricia Hernandez-Escalante has been found safe. She was found in Newport News, Virginia. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)…
Chattanooga teen charged with first degree murder in August shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police arrested a teenager in connection with a homicide that happened at the beginning of August. On August 3, police responded to Woodland View Circle to find an adult man with multiple gunshot wounds. That…
Homeless Coalition says they need donations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Homelessness has been an ongoing issue in our community and point of discussion. (more…)
County Commission debates hiring practices
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Commission had a lengthy debate on hiring practices at their weekly commission meeting. (more…)
Raising awareness around rail crossings
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This week, September 17-23, marks National Rail Safety Week. (more…)
Airbnb says it's cracking down on fake listings and has removed 59,000 of them this year
By DAVID KOENIG AP Business Writer Fake listings have emerged as a major problem for Airbnb, threatening to scare off consumers and prompting the short-term rental service to use AI in an effort to crack down on fraudsters. Airbnb says…
Speaker McCarthy says there's still time to prevent a government shutdown as others look at options
By STEPHEN GROVES and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — With no clear strategy, no sure support and not much time left to prevent a government shutdown, Speaker Kevin McCarthy nevertheless vowed on Wednesday he would not give up…
More to the Story with Staley: The Incline Man
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One of the most well-known and treasured attractions in the Chattanooga area is the Lookout Mountain Incline. Chattanoogans know it simply as the…
Kevin West celebration of life details
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The family of the late Kevin West have shared information regarding his celebration of life. The celebration will take place Sunday, September 24, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. It will take place at the Barrelhouse…
13-year-old shot in Chattanooga Tuesday night
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are investigating after a teenager was shot on Tuesday night. The shooting happened just after 8 p.m. Officers say it happened on Angela Drive in Chattanooga. A 13-year-old received an injury that police say…
See Rock City earns multiple awards including Attraction of the Year
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF) -- See Rock City Inc. won multiple awards this year, including Attraction of the Year. …
Secretary Hargett promotes Voter Registration Day in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Secretary of State Tre Hargett was in Chattanooga Tuesday morning to promote "Your Vote Matters" on national Voter Registration Day. Secretary…
Dalton police searching for candle shoplifters
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Dalton police are searching for three women who are suspected of shoplifting candles at a Bath and Body Works. It happened on Thursday, September 7, at around 7 p.m. According to officers, the suspects stole $500…
Video shows high school band director shocked with stun gun, arrested after refusing to stop music
Video courtesy to CBS News BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Police body camera video shows an Alabama high school band director being shocked with a stun gun and arrested by officers…
Lee Visits Chattanooga to talk Economy, State Parks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee was in the Scenic…