First responders rescue two juveniles trapped at creek
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two juveniles got trapped in a visit to the blue hole on Sunday night. The Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management said this happened…
Boat catches fire in river behind Baylor
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A boat caught fire Sunday night in the river behind the Baylor School. The fire happened at 8 p.m., according to firefighters. Chattanooga firefighters explain the boat's carburetor malfunctioned, which…
Man charged with murder after late night assault near Murphy NC
MURPHY, N.C. (WDEF) - The Sheriff in Cherokee County, North Carolina announced an arrest in a murder late Friday night. It was originally believed to be a hit and run. Deputies found Lena Shook Thompson with mortal injuries at a…
CFD responds to a burning boat on the roadway Saturday evening
Chattanooga firefighters responded to an incident involving a burning boat Saturday night.
CPD prepares for mock active shooter drill at Hamilton Place Mall on Sunday
Chattanooga Police will be performing a mock active shooter exercise at the Hamilton Place Mall tomorrow.
Local church provides free mobile showers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Faith Family Chattanooga Church offered an event on Saturday morning to help those experiencing homelessness in the community. Local organizations partnered with the church to provide…
Experiential EV ride and drive takes over Chattanooga racetrack
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An Experiential EV Ride and Drive took place on Saturday morning for the Chattanooga community. Sponsored by The Company Lab and local car…
22-year-old hiker found dead on Sunset Rock
On Friday, Lookout Mountain Fire personnel hiked two miles and repelled 80 feet down Sunset Rock, where they discovered a 22 year-old male deceased.
Georgia congressman wants to block US agency from slowing boats to protect endangered whales
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia congressman moved Friday to stop a federal agency from imposing new speed restrictions on boats and ships in order to protect critically endangered whales. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
Public Tours in Raccoon Mountain Occur First Time Since 9/11
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Those of an older generation might remember public tours of the TVA power storage facility on Raccoon Mountain. (more…)
TVA Strategizing For Future Weather Events
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It has been six months since a historic cold snap caused issues across the Tennessee Valley. (more…)
Cleveland cheer gym closing after coach indicted for sexual battery
UPDATE: The Bradley County Sheriff's Office confirmed that David Pendergrass was a coach at Cheer Madness Elite (CME Fitness) in Cleveland, Tennessee. On Friday, CME Fitness posted on Facebook that they will be permanently closing. This will be in effect…
Speaker McCarthy supports expunging Trump's impeachments over Ukraine and Jan. 6
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Friday he supports the idea of expunging the two impeachments of Donald Trump as hard-right Republican allies of the…
43 years later: Local radio veteran announces retirement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The voice of news radio in Chattanooga for over 35 years, radio veteran Kevin West said it’s time for him to hang up his…
More to the Story with Staley: The Obvious Dad Theater
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's a relatively new theater group here in Chattanooga. It's called the "Obvious Dad" theater company. And their first play of the…
SUV crashes while driving north in southbound lane in Etowah
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Late Wednesday night, an SUV crashed on Highway 411 in Etowah, sending the driver to the hospital. Authorities say the driver was heading north…
Local Chattanoogan brings film to Chattanooga Film Festival
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Film Festival has been providing artists an outlet for a decade. "Even though the arts and music and things like that…
CPD to hold active shooter drill at Hamilton Place Mall
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are alerting the public of an upcoming drill at Hamilton Place Mall. This will signify no danger to the public. The exercise will happen Sunday, June 25 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.…
EPB plans to increase electric rates this year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- EPB customers can expect to see a rate increase coming soon. Their board has approved a 4% electric rate increase, they announced on Friday. It is their first local increase in eight years. It will go…
Decatur man drowns trying to save girlfriend in Gulf
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WDEF) -- A Decatur, Tennessee man has died from a drowning in Panama City Beach. News outlets in the area cite a press…
Police recover stolen vehicle after chase, suspect on the run
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man is on the run after stealing a car and evading police. Now, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is asking the public's help in…
Pop star Kesha and producer Dr. Luke settle longstanding legal battle over rape, defamation claims
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Pop star Kesha and producer Dr. Luke have settled nearly a decade of suits and countersuits over her accusation that he drugged and raped her…
Ohio father accused of killing his 3 young sons indicted on murder charges, could face death penalty
BATAVIA, Ohio (AP) — A grand jury has indicted an Ohio man accused of fatally shooting his three young sons on murder charges — charges he could face the death penalty for. Chad Doerman, 32, was indicted Thursday on charges…
St. Elmo residents concerned after truck theft video
ST. ELMO, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Residents in St. Elmo are voicing concerns about a property theft in the area. A property owner shared a video, showing someone trying to…