Three wildfires now burning on Lookout Mountain
UPDATE: Walker County Government stated on Facebook Friday morning that there are now three wildfires burning on Lookout Mountain in the county. One of those is the same…
TECH BYTE: Schools Navigate Using AI in Education
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- President Biden recently signed an executive order, to ensure artificial intelligence doesn't pose new risks to Americans. Now some universities are also responding to AI.…
Two people rescued in an East Ridge residential fire
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two people got trapped in a home during a fire in East Ridge overnight. The fire happened around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday. The East Ridge Fire Department, East Ridge Police and East Ridge EMS arrived…
Volunteers needed for veteran flag commemoration in Ringgold
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- Volunteers will be raising full-size flags and crosses throughout the city in memory of deceased veterans of Catoosa County on Friday, November 3. The bi-annual…
Country Singer Dalton Dover Returns to Chattanooga Next April
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- North Georgia's Dalton Dover is coming back to Chattanooga for another show next year. His team just announced he'll be playing at the…
East Ridge hosts chili cook off for Thanksgiving dinner
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of East Ridge hosted the 2023 Chili cook off. It’s been…
TVFCU hosts job and career fair in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union hosted a job and career fair on Thursday. This is the fourth job fair of the year. Attendees were…
Alabama can execute inmate with nitrogen gas, state’s highest court says
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A divided Alabama Supreme Court said the state can execute an inmate with nitrogen gas, a method that has not previously been used carry out a death sentence. The all-Republican court made its 6-2 decision without comment…
Fort Oglethorpe chase ends with PIT maneuver in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga woman is in jail after running from cops while under the influence of drugs. The pursuit of 34-year-old Alexis Nicole Rauch started on Battlefield Parkway in Fort Oglethorpe Wednesday night. Rauch is from Jefferson…
Santa Claus is coming to town
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Santa Claus will soon be back in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Hamilton Place Mall announced that he will make his arrival on November 10, and Bass Pro Shops said Santa…
Dade County wildfires now contained
UPDATE (Nov. 3): All wildfires in Dade County are now contained, according to Dade County EMA. There were three total wildfires. Those were on Murphy Hollow Road, Back Valley Road and Egypt Hollow. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="154098cce234face79d3e4127f81b2e8202549dc" vtitle="Murphy Hollow Road closed…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Chattanooga State Community College
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga State started out as a technical school. Now it's a full-on community college, with lots of opportunities for students in the Tennessee Valley.…
Country Group LANCO Stopping in Atlanta on Fall Tour
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- LANCO is making their way to Atlanta Thursday night, as part of the band's Run, Run, Baby Tour. Two…
One Westside TIF Passes County Commission
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Tuesday, the Chattanooga City Council passed the One…
Two African American lawyers honored with portraits in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Neighbors gathered at the Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Chattanooga for the unveiling portraits of Noah Parden and Styles Hutchins. Parden…
Hamilton County Health Dept. hosts Fight Flu TN event in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the temperatures drop, sicknesses rise. Doctors say flu season is here. The Hamilton County Health Department held its annual Fight…
Pentagon UFO office launches digital form to collect info on government UAP programs, activities
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CBS) -- The Pentagon has launched a digital form allowing current or former government employees, contractors or service members to report "direct knowledge of U.S. Government programs or activities related to" Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, or UAPs, the formal government…
George Santos faces expulsion vote in House as New York Republicans renew calls for ouster
Washington, D.C. (CBS) — Embattled GOP Rep. George Santos' future in Congress could be determined Wednesday night when the House is set to vote on a resolution that would expel him from Congress, an effort led by his fellow New York Republicans. Five GOP…
Dalton Fire Department alerts residents of upcoming fire training
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Dalton firefighters will be conducting live fire training on two houses near the Christian Heritage School the next few weeks. Locals can expect to see smoke, fire and emergency vehicles in this area during the training.…
Chattanooga woman gets 15-year prison sentence for fentanyl death
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County woman will soon spend 15 years in prison for delivering the fentanyl that killed Jonathan Daniel Jones. Connie Marie Wood appeared in court on October 27 and pleaded guilty to second degree…
Hamilton County kindergarteners to receive free Creative Discovery Museum passes
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- All kindergarten students in Hamilton County will soon be receiving free season passes to the Creative Discovery Museum. [caption id="attachment_1466760" align="alignleft"…
Dunkin' holiday menu returns, offers free donuts for members
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dunkin' Donuts is now offering "Free Donut Wednesdays" to rewards members through the app. This is in addition to their holiday menu returning as well. As of November 1, 2023, Dunkin's Christmas flavors are back. those…
South Korean auto parts maker plans $176M plant in Georgia to supply Hyundai facility, hiring 460
DUBLIN, Ga. (AP) — Another South Korean auto parts company is set to build a plant in Georgia, investing more than $176 million and hiring more than 460 employees. Hwashin Co. said Tuesday that it would build a plant in…
Donate to Fill the Boot Drive at these Chattanooga locations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department announced the locations for their upcoming Fill the Boot Drive, which will help raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. This…