Murder Suspect Appears in Court, Dealt with Legal Troubles Before
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A suspect who has been charged with first degree murder made his first appearance in court Friday morning. (more…)
From The Archives: 1993 Letters to Santa
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Do children still write actual letters to Santa? They sure did 30 years ago. In 1993, we talked to Santa's helpers around our area that made sure the letters made it to the north pole. And we…
Santa visits new borns at Parkridge East
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Babies don't stop coming just because there are holidays. Parkridge East Hospital likes to show us photos from the NICU on the holidays. And now they are sharing photos of Santa visiting the babies who are…
Hamilton County has "concerns" over how state is grading schools
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The state this week is giving a letter grade for each school in our area. But Hamilton County leaders don't think much of their grading system. The Department of Education has crunched a lot of…
Dietz and Watson, Food City Donate to Chattanooga Area Food Bank
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Philadelphia based Dietz and Watson, in conjunction with Food City, delivered more than one and a half tons of premium deli meats…
Dayton Restaurant closes for good the week before Christmas
DAYTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - A prominent restaurant in Dayton has suddenly closed, just days before Christmas. Jacob Myer's On the River has been on Market Street looking over Richland Creek for 25 years. But the General Manager says it shutdown…
TECH BYTE: Last-Minute Christmas Tech Gifts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you don't have all of your Christmas shopping done yet, don't worry. There are some nice tech gifts you can get at the last minute…
Vin Diesel accused of sexual battery by former assistant in civil lawsuit
Actor Vin Diesel is being sued by his former assistant, Asta Jonasson, for alleged sexual battery and wrongful termination, among other claims, relating to a 2010 incident, according to a complaint…
Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy following $146 million defamation suit judgment
Former New York City mayor and Donald Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani filed for bankruptcy Thursday, according to a court filing. Giuliani filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy less than a week after a jury ordered him to pay $146 million in damages to…
Bethlehem Center hosts Children Christmas Shopping at Walmart
LOOKOUT VALLEY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Bethlehem Center took their students Christmas shopping Thursday morning at Walmart. It is part of their “Read to Lead” program where kids…
Families receive presents from Catoosa Stocking Full of Love
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Folks in Catoosa County hosted the annual Stocking Full of Love toy drive. Organizations help raise money to purchase toys for families…
Homeless victims honored at Winter Solstice memorial service
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thursday night is the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. It is often one of the coldest nights of the year. This…
Ready, set, travel: The holiday rush to the airports and highways is underway
By DAVID KOENIG /AP Airlines Writer It's beginning to look a lot like a hectic holiday travel season, but it might go relatively smoothly if the weather cooperates. Travel over Christmas and New Year's tends to spread out over many…
Marion County sees increase in vehicle burglaries
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Marion County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to keep valuables out of cars due to an increase in burglaries. The sheriff's office said there has been an increase in car burglaries near Whiteside…
DA Wamp touts transfer of 14 teens tried as adults
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- District Attorney Coty Wamp said she helped transfer 14 teenagers to be tried as adults this year. Wamp says those juveniles were accused of dangerous crimes. Those teens were transferred from the juvenile court to…
Mental health resources for those struggling this holiday season
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Though the holidays are meant to spread Christmas cheer, oftentimes people deal with mental health issues during this time. The Hamilton County Health Department provided contacts for those in need of help. Anyone dealing with…
Man charged with attempted murder for hitting officer with car
UPDATE (Dec. 21): CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) provided more details into the officer struck by a car Wednesday on Wilder Street. They are treating the incident as attempted murder of an officer. Hamilton County EMS…
Drive a Honda or Acura? Over 2.5 million cars are under recall due to fuel pump defect
NEW YORK (AP) — Honda Motor's American arm is recalling more than 2.5 million vehicles in the U.S. due to a fuel pump defect that can increase risks of engine failure or stalling while driving. According to documents published by…
How stolen vehicle case leads to more arrests on Hixson Pike
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A stolen vehicle led police to arrest five suspects on gun, theft and drug charges. It started last Thursday, when Chattanooga Police auto crimes investigators tracked the stolen…
Ooltewah Development Approved Amid Opposition
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- More development is soon coming to Ooltewah. (more…)
Driving Our Economy Forward: Learning Express Toys and Gifts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Christmas is less than a week away! Learning Express Toys and Gifts has plenty of presents to choose from, so your child can…
Commission Continues Rivermont Gym Funding Freeze
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission voted to continue a funding freeze to Hamilton County Schools this morning. (more…)
TVFCU spreads holiday cheer to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) felt the Christmas spirit this year with the Angel Tree program. Tiffany Wolf the Community Engagement Liaison said, "We had 53 bags we got through the auction we held…
TVA shares tips to help avoid winter blackouts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - TVA is encouraging citizens to be prepared for potential blackouts by saving money during the winter months. One way to do that is by…