Governor Lee makes third pitch to join THP
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee is inviting out of state law enforcement officers to come to work in Tennessee. It is his third pitch in three…
More to the Story with Staley: Chattanooga 300
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Back to school time! The first day of a new year at Chattanooga Prep. At 7:45 a.m., everybody is gathering in the school gymnasium.…
Chattanooga man arrested in Dunlap for stealing vehicle, meth possession
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man is in custody in Dunlap, Tennessee for stealing a vehicle and possession of meth. The Dunlap Police Department said they arrested Dameion E. Ervin…
Trucking expert weighs in on East Ridge chemical spill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Last night a chemical fire shut down the interstate and caused an evacuation. Rick Boatwright, operations chief of Chattanooga fire department, said "where…
Global food prices rise after Russia ends grain deal and India restricts rice exports
LONDON (AP) — Global prices for food commodities like rice and vegetable oil have risen for the first time in months after Russia pulled out of a wartime agreement allowing Ukraine to ship grain to the world, and India restricted…
Pentagon warns of disruptions as Army, Marines both lack confirmed leaders for first time
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned that troop readiness and retention is at risk as the Army's chief stepped down Friday, leaving the military's two ground combat forces without Senate-confirmed leaders for the first time in history. [caption…
Ron DeSantis asked if his car left early from the crash scene in Chattanooga
DECORAH, Iowa (WDEF) - Republican Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis was asked about his crash in Chattanooga today on the campaign trail. The wreck happened July 25th as he and his caravan got…
Poll shows most Americans oppose additional Ukraine funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CBS) -- A new poll reveals that most Americans are against providing additional funding to Ukraine. Independent research company SSRS conducted the CNN poll, which shows that 55% of Americans think the U.S. should not send more funding…
Cleanup ongoing after East Ridge hazmat incident
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chaos ensued overnight in the East Ridge and Brainerd areas. (more…)
Mark Margolis, "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" actor, dies at age 83
UNITED STATES (CBS) -- Mark Margolis, the Emmy-nominated actor who played a drug kingpin on the acclaimed TV series "Breaking Bad" and its prequel "Better Call Saul," has…
Signal Centers aims to help families affected by Siskin closings
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One Chattanooga nonprofit is attempting to provide assistance to those affected by the closings of some Siskin childcare centers. On Thursday morning, the Siskin Institute announced they were closing their early learning centers. Signal Centers, in…
Cleanup from chemical spill and fire that shut down I-24 in Tennessee could take days
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Cleanup from a chemical spill and fire near Interstate 24 in Tennessee will take several days, after the interstate was shut down and nearby homes evacuated overnight…
Man shot on 13th Street overnight
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting overnight in East Chattanooga. It happened after midnight on East 13th Street in Ridgedale. The 33-year-old male victim told officers he…
TECH BYTE: Tech for School Safety
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With more school shootings happening across the country, tech companies are looking at new ways to protect students and teachers. Their latest device has been in the…
Mayor Kelly's State of the City address
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - "The state of our city is strong," said Mayor Tim Kelly. Thursday night, Mayor Kelly addressed Chattanooga. "Thank you everybody for being here tonight, I…
Trump pleads not guilty at arraignment on federal charges in 2020 election probe
Washington (CBS) — Former President Donald Trump appeared in a federal courtroom Thursday for his arraignment on four felony charges accusing him of trying to overturn the 2020 election results, pleading not guilty in the latest case brought by special counsel Jack Smith.…
US military may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran seizures
By LOLITA C. BALDOR and JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military is considering putting armed personnel on commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, in what would be an unheard of action…
Chattanooga Gas announces certified low emission natural gas
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Gas is serious about reducing its carbon footprint. All the gas they provide residential and small business customers is produced, transported and delivered…
Community Reacts to Siskin Closing Early Learning Centers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A childcare center in Chattanooga is closing its doors. (more…)
Whitfield County holds groundbreaking for Riverbend Park playground
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Whitfield County announced a new playground coming to Riverbend Park this fall. Officials expect the park to be completed by this September. The recreation committee…
Police investigating fatal Woodland View Circle shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police are investigating a fatal shooting on Woodland View Circle this afternoon. The call came in around 3:15 p.m. and police got to the…
Family of man who died in bedbug-infested cell in Georgia jail reaches settlement with county
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s Fulton County has reached a settlement with the family of a man who died in a bedbug-infested cell in the county jail’s psychiatric wing, the family’s lawyers said Thursday. Lashawn Thompson, 35, died in September, three…
Family trying to reach sons of James Tumbling over health crisis
FAIRBURN, Georgia (WDEF) - Family members are trying to connect with a pair of sons in the Chattanooga area over a health crisis. 83 year old James Tumbling was born and raised in Chattanooga. But he has just been placed…
Gov. Lee visits Chattanooga to present proclamation to veteran
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Governor Bill Lee visited Chattanooga on Thursday to present a proclamation to a war veteran. Ralph Puckett is not just a war veteran. He is also the only living Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean…