By The Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday blasted organizers of a weekend revolt as “traitors” who played into the hands of Ukraine’s government and its allies. The rebellion by armed mercenaries, which lasted less than 24 hours,…
ASSOCIATED PRESS Losing significant amounts of weight may soon be as easy as taking a daily pill. New research released Sunday shows high-dose oral versions of the medication in the blockbuster drugs Ozepmic and Wegovy may work as well as…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) - We now know the cause behind a fire that has destroyed a beloved restaurant in Sequatchie County. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are investigating after a man got shot early Monday morning. The shooting happened just before 3 a.m. on the 4500 block of Drummond…
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's pouring rain here in Polk County. Good for ducks, that's about it. This is the "Hildabrand" area of the county. But…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It can be a real challenge to keep students interested during the last week of school. Howard Connect came up with a creative…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Mckamey Animal Center is now offering the Trailblazer Program. Think of it as a “Library Card” for the shelter. It lets you hang out…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Walker County Sheriff's Office arrested a man for a domestic disturbance on Sunday. On June 25, just before noon, the sheriff's office responded…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDEF) -- The Biden Administration announced on Monday how much each state will get for expanding broadband internet as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. They dedicated $1.3 billion for Georgia internet expansion and $813 million for Tennessee.…
By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding almost $1.7 billion in grants for buying zero- and low-emission buses, with the money going to transit projects in 46…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Five juveniles ran from police during a traffic stop over the weekend, resulting in all of them being arrested, police say. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), a deputy and Chattanooga Police officer…
Early Sunday morning the Dunlap Fire Department received word of the Cookie Jar Cafe up in flames.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A home caught fire in Chattanooga early Sunday morning. No one was home at the time of the fire, and no one was injured, the Chattanooga Fire Department…
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…
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…
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…
Chattanooga firefighters responded to an incident involving a burning boat Saturday night.
Chattanooga Police will be performing a mock active shooter exercise at the Hamilton Place Mall tomorrow.
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…
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…
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.
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…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Those of an older generation might remember public tours of the TVA power storage facility on Raccoon Mountain. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It has been six months since a historic cold snap caused issues across the Tennessee Valley. (more…)