Highway 153 reopens Wednesday night after chemical spill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Wednesday night, a chemical spill resulted in parts of Highway 153 being closed down for hours. Hazmat crews arrived on scene to address the spill and…
Rocks spray-painted in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WDEF) - Park rangers are asking for the public's help to solve a vandalism case near Gatlinburg. They say someone spray-painted words and symbols on rocks…
Siskin closing early learning centers
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A 70 year tradition in Chattanooga is about to end. The Siskin Children's Institute has announced they will close their early learning centers on Carter Street and Lookout…
Hamilton County Commissioner pulls Hunter Road resolution
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Commissioner Steve Highlander believes Hunter Road is the most dangerous road in Hamilton County. He drafted a resolution to stop rezoning property along Hunter…
Cleveland Man Makes Harrowing Discovery While Driving
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Cleveland man was driving to work last Friday when he made a startling discovery. (more…)
Back to school celebration held in Ringgold
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Many organizations are helping get students ready for the start of the school year. (more…)
Driving Our Economy Forward: Hoff & Pepper
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man is putting the word 'Hoff' in hot sauce. Aaron Hoffman has his own unique spin on the popular condiment, and…
Alabama pursuit of stolen car ends in Georgia
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A police chase started in Alabama and ended in Georgia Wednesday morning. Dade County Sheriff's Office said the suspect had stolen a car out of…
Prepare to flick off your incandescent bulbs for good under new US rules that kicked in this week
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Get ready to say goodbye to the once ubiquitous incandescent light bulb, pioneered by Thomas Edison more than a century ago. You can thank — or blame —…
Progress made against massive California-Nevada wildfire but flames threaten iconic Joshua trees
By TY O'NEIL, STEFANIE DAZIO and RIO YAMAT Associated Press MOJAVE NATIONAL PRESERVE, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters aided by rain fought to contain a massive blaze that swept through the California desert into Nevada and is threatening the region's famous…
FBI looks for more possible victims after woman escapes from cinderblock cage in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A man who posed as an undercover police officer kidnapped a woman in Seattle, drove her hundreds of miles to his…
Chattanooga Erlanger nurse honored with DAISY Award
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Erlanger recently presented a Chattanooga nurse with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. A patient recovering from surgery nominated nurse Jessica Agnew for the award. The…
TDOT closes Polk County bridge due to safety concerns
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) ordered that a bridge in Polk County be closed due to safety concerns. TDOT bridge structural inspectors closed the road at the bridge. They also placed signs and…
Hamilton County Commission approves name change of jail
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Commission agreed on Wednesday to change the name of the Hamilton County Workhouse, also known as the Silverdale Detention Center. The…
Striking writers and studios will meet this week to discuss restarting negotiations
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Union leaders told striking Hollywood writers Tuesday night that they plan to meet with representatives for studios to discuss restarting negotiations after the first official communication between the two sides…
Homeless camp, several acres catch fire along Market Street Tuesday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A fire broke out at a homeless camp along Market Street on Tuesday night, which caused the road to be shut down.…
Dalton Public Schools hosts annual teacher and staff convocation
DALTON, GA (WDEF) - Another school year is about to begin. Teachers and staff members in Dalton, Georgia got fired up at Tuesday's assembly. At Tuesday morning’s…
Larry Fleet Announces New Album
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga's Larry Fleet is coming out with a new album next month. The country artist's third album, Earned It, will have 21 songs. Four of them, including…
Trump issues statement following indictment
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDEF) -- Former President Donald Trump was indicted for the third time on Tuesday, August 1. This was related to the 2020 presidential election. Trump has issued a statement following the…
Grocery Tax Holiday Not Likely to be Permanent
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee’s Grocery Tax Holiday launched today. (more…)
Trump indicted by grand jury in special counsel Jack Smith's Jan. 6 investigation
Washington (CBS) — Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges stemming from efforts to remain in power after he lost the 2020 presidential election, adding to the former president's ongoing legal troubles as…
Wamp Discusses First Year, Priorities as District Attorney
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp reflected on her first year in office in North Chattanooga. (more…)
Medical professional shares how to care for pets during summer
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- High temperatures are affecting humans and also pets. A medical professional with Pet IQ addressed how pet owners can keep their furry friends safe…
How to care for your vehicles in extreme heat
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As the hot summer weather continues, local mechanics are encouraging the public to pay extra attention to their vehicles. Midas gave advice for…