Little Debbie Park opens to the public
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The city of Collegedale and McKee Foods came together this morning to unveil a new centerpiece of their community. (more…)
ChatGPT maker OpenAI sued for allegedly using "stolen private information"
UNITED STATES (CBS) -- OpenAI, the artificial intelligence firm behind ChatGPT, went from a non-profit research lab to a company that is unlawfully stealing millions of users' private information to train its tools, according to a…
From the Archives: Heat Wave of 1993
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Thirty years ago, was one hot summer. 100-degree days stacked up like cordwood. That made for a dangerous situation. We revisit the sweltering Summer of…
Georgia launches Medicaid expansion in closely watched test of work requirements
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia is offering a new bargain to some adults without health insurance beginning Saturday: Go to work or school and the state will cover you. But advocates decry the plan, which will…
Chickamauga Police: Person died from medical emergency, not gunshot
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) -- The police department received reports of a shooting in Chickamauga, Georgia on Thursday. Officers responded to the scene near The Grind Coffee Shop, which is at Crittenden Avenue and Lee and Gordon Mill Road. [caption id="attachment_1378446"…
Arrests made, remains found in DeKalb missing woman case
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office found the remains of a missing woman and made arrests in the case. Authorities say Mary Elizabeth Isbell went missing…
More to the Story with Staley: Library Gift
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- "Santa Claus" came early this week to the Chattanooga Public Library. That is, if one can call the state of Tennessee "Santa Claus!" Lots of important…
The Supreme Court rejects Biden's plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loan debt
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharply divided Supreme Court on Friday effectively killed President Joe Biden’s $400 billion plan to cancel or reduce federal student loan debts for millions of Americans. The 6-3 decision, with conservative…
Wettermark Keith Celebrates 20 Years of Legal Success
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Press Release) – Wettermark Keith will initiate a month-long celebration in honor of its 20th business anniversary. The law firm isn't just marking a major milestone, it is also honoring the attorneys and support staff who have diligently pursued the mission…
Dalton Police arrest man charged with tossing kittens
UPDATE: Dalton Police arrested a man who they say is responsible for tossing kittens out of the back of a truck at the Northwest Georgia Humane Society. The police…
One man dies in double shooting at midnight
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two men were shot in a deadly confrontation last night in downtown Chattanooga. It happened in the 600 block of East 10th Street, a…
Fire Investigation in East Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters are investigating the cause of an early morning house fire in East Chattanooga. Firefighters…
TECH BYTE: Gadgets to Celebrate July 4
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Fourth of July holiday weekend is here! There's a lot of cool tech that can help you make the most of the holiday -…
The worst air quality since 2016
CHATTANOOGA Tenn, (WDEF) - Today a haze covered the skyline of Chattanooga Claudia Gillman-Acuna, Air Monitor manager, says that you don't need to hide indoors but certain people should take…
Chattanooga Airport warns of new checked baggage deadline
UPDATE: Hart says that so far there have been no delays at the Chattanooga Airport despite delays nationwide. He encourages passengers to check with their airlines that their…
Seniors Concerned About Losing Eastgate Senior Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group of senior citizens are raising concerns about potentially losing their community center.…
Tennessee American Water performs tank rehabilitations
Those who travel on Riverside Drive may have noticed ongoing work on one of the Tennessee American water tanks.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library celebrates 200 million books gifted
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is celebrating 200 million books gifted since the program began in 1995.
Sen. Hagerty to Continue Statewide Economic Development Tour in Chattanooga
On Thursday, Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty, continued with his third-annual statewide Economic Development Tour across Tennessee with a visit to Chattanooga.
Man receives injury from being stabbed on Thursday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police arrested a suspect who stabbed a man Thursday evening. Police responded to the call at 4 p.m. They found a man suffering from a non-life-threatening stab wound on Berean Lane. The suspect stabbed the…
Organizations donate cars to support Chattanooga State's TCAT program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Volkswagen Group of America and the Collision Repair Education Foundation are celebrating their partnership with Chattanooga State by donating 12 cars to the…
A deadly heat wave is blanketing the South and spreading east
ASSOCIATED PRESS An oppressive heat wave blamed for at least 13 deaths in Texas and one in Louisiana is blanketing the South. Forecasters said temperatures could rocket up to 20 degrees above average in parts of the region as extreme…
Fire department gets car off railroad tracks before train arrives
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department found a car trapped on train tracks and quickly acted to move the car before a train arrived.…
GA bill banning gender transition treatment for minors starts Saturday
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- Georgia Senate Bill 140, regarding gender transition treatments for minors, goes into effect this Saturday, July 1. Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 140 into law on March 23. The bill seeks to prohibit gender transitioning…
