DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Upcoming roadwork in Dunlap will result in lane closures over the span of several days. The City of Dunlap posted to social media on Thursday to alert the public of the upcoming roadwork. They are asking…
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI PERRY, Iowa (AP) — The suspect in a shooting at an Iowa high school has died of what investigators believe is a self-inflicted gunshot wound, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. Police say multiple…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Commissioners met Wednesday night to discuss budgets and their minutes at the start of the year. District 10 Commissioner Jeff Eversole mentioned his…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- An elderly man went to the hospital with burn injuries on Wednesday, according to the Dalton Fire Department. The fire department said the 75-year-old man was attempting to open a bag of chips with a lighter,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga police arrested a man for running from officers in a stolen car on Wednesday. The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) said they found a stolen Audi A5 in a driveway on Dee Drive at around 4:30…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- They call him the Dinosaur Man. Jim LaMance's North Georgia woodworking business, Encraft, is "Where Old-world Craftsmanship meets New-world Technology." And these historic creatures are some of the wooden items he designs. Let's see how Encraft…
Ford Motor Company has recalled nearly 113,000 F-150 pickup trucks over concerns a rear axle hub could break off, causing the vehicle to lose power or roll away when in park. The recall applies to some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles "equipped…
Mountain Dew's bright-blue fan-favorite Baja Blast soda is celebrating its "20th Bajaversary" this year — and now you'll be able to stock it in your fridge through the end of 2024. The tropical lime-flavored soda, which had previously only been available at Taco…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the days get colder and children prepare to go back to school, health experts are seeing flu cases continue to rise in…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Catoosa County will be holding a special election to decide on the continuation of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). The SPLOST is a one penny-per-dollar sales tax, which, if approved, would continue…
The Lancashire heeler got some paws-itively great news on Wednesday: the dog breed fetched a spot in the American Kennel Club's listing. Named as the organization's 201st breed, American Kennel Club Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo said, the Lancashire heeler has got pointy…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) -- A DeKalb County man is facing rape charges, according to the sheriff's office. Someone reported a sexual assault to the Collinsville Police Department,…
UPDATE (Jan. 3): CHATSWORTH, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Murray County Health Department is still closed with plumbing issues. They announced on Wednesday that they will remain closed on Thursday, January 4 as well. The health department made this statement and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of Chattanooga has extended the updated traffic pattern on Fraizer Avenue. The new traffic pattern has been extended until Monday, January 8 at 7 a.m.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- EPB is seeking local artists to complete the final portion of the 10th Street Substation murals. …
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of Red Bank is asking for the public's input in a Parks and Recreation survey, which will be closing soon. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan Public Survey will be open until the…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Walker County man is behind bars following a child sexual exploitation investigation. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) said they arrested and charged Sean Ferguson, 41, on Tuesday, January 2. Ferguson faces three counts…
By DAVID B. CARUSO NEW YORK (AP) — Social media has been rife in recent weeks with posts speculating that a judge is about to release a list of clients or co-conspirators of Jeffrey Epstein, the jet-setting financier who killed…
By REBECCA REYNOLDS Multiple state capitols received bomb threats Wednesday morning that led to brief evacuations or lockdowns as police investigated, but no evidence of explosives was found. The warnings came after a spate of false reports of shootings at…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The East Brainerd Church of Christ is preparing snack packs for children in Hamilton County. Many students rely on school lunches as their only meal…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Stadium Corporation approves what they call the most significant reinvestment in Finley Stadium's history. However, you won't see the changes on the field. Instead, the board approved a replacement for the Stadium Club. They will…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A road in Hamilton County will see daily closures for eight weeks, or two months, starting next week. Green Shanty Road will be closed…
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Workers at Mohawk Industries in Whitfield County are back at work Wednesday after the scare of a roof fire. Fast action and teamwork made the difference and preserved lives.…
ETOWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - At first, a shooting last week in Etowah looked like a suicide. But the sheriff now says it was a case of murder. McMinn County deputies responded to the scene at a home on County Road 475…