Hamilton County Schools Hosts Volunteer Opportunity Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- You have an opportunity to help out your local schools. (more…)
Group of House members want a select committee to investigate UAPs
Washington — A group of House members are calling on Speaker Kevin McCarthy to form a select committee tasked with investigating the federal government's response to unidentified anomalous phenomena, known as UAPs or UFOs, further deepening Congress' quest for information about the…
Trucking company Yellow Corp. is reportedly preparing for bankruptcy. Here's what you need to know
NEW YORK (AP) — After years of financial struggles, U.S. trucker Yellow Corp. is reportedly preparing for bankruptcy and seeing customers leave in large numbers. While no official decision has been announced by the company,…
Georgia resident dies from a rare brain infection
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia resident has died from a rare brain infection, commonly known as the “brain-eating amoeba,” state health officials said Friday. The victim was infected with Naegleria fowleri, an amoeba that destroys brain tissue, causes brain swelling…
Ford recalls 870K F-150 pickups in US because parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 870,000 newer F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the electric parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly. The recall covers certain pickups from the 2021…
Chattanooga participates in Red Sand Project for human trafficking awareness
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's Human Trafficking Awareness Week and Chattanooga is participating in the Red Sand Project to bring awareness. During Red Sand events, participants…
Authorities charge Alabama woman who acknowledged fabricating story about kidnapping, toddler
By SUDHIN THANAWALA Associated Press HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Authorities in Alabama said Friday they have filed criminal charges against a woman who confessed to fabricating a story that she was kidnapped after stopping to check on a toddler she…
Petition drive to save historic Old Stone Fort Bridge near Manchester
MANCHESTER, Tennessee (WDEF) - A group is using a petition drive to save an historic bridge in a Middle Tennessee. The Tennessee State Parks is considering replacing the bridge in the Old Stone Fort State Park that crosses the Duck…
Chattanooga's Tomorrow Building concept spreading to Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tennessee (WDEF) - A concept born in Chattanooga is heading to Memphis. It will be the third location for The Tomorrow Building. That's the concept created by Chestnut…
TECH BYTE: Tech for Summer Travel
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- There's still some time left before school starts back. Why not take advantage, and go on a fun trip this summer? There are some tech products…
One Dead after Fatal Crash in Jasper
JASPER, Tenn. (WDEF)- One person is dead after a fatal crash in Jasper. (more…)
Walmart makes back to school shopping affordable during sales tax holiday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Sales tax weekend is quickly approaching in Tennessee and Walmart is making back-to-school shopping affordable. This is by providing low priced items…
Former Vols coach Jeremy Pruitt takes teaching job in Rainsville, AL
RAINSVILLE, Alabama (WDEF) - Former Vols football coach Jeremy Pruitt is going back to his Alabama roots. Not at the University of Alabama, but on…
Tennessee BlueCross technical issue causes delivery of outdated letters
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- BlueCross BlueShield is informing their members of a recent technical issue. The company accidentally sent old letters to more than 2,000 members, some of which had outdated addresses. The company explained that "during a system update,…
Chattanooga police investigating shooting involving teenager on Marigold Drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting of a teenager on the 3900 block of Marigold Drive. Police received the call on Wednesday at…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Keith Monuments
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Family-owned businesses are still an important part of America's economy. One such company here in Chattanooga is dedicated to providing clients the best possible service they…
July hit and run suspect summoned to court
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police have identified the people involved in a hit and run that occurred on July 8. The Traffic Division said the hit and run happened at 727 East 11th Street and caused the death of…
Police chase ends with 2 arrested and seized fentanyl
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County deputies arrested two people during a police chase on I-75 Tuesday. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said a black sedan was traveling north on I-75 with no taillights. Around 1 a.m.,…
Get prepared for back-to-school with Hamilton Place
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It’s that time of year once again… Back-to-school shopping. With tax free weekend around the corner, Hamilton Place Mall is giving shopping ideas for how…
Deputies arrest 4 on drug, gun charges following chase
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County deputies arrested four people following a vehicle pursuit on Tuesday. Authorities charged those involved with gun and drug charges.…
40 Local teachers receive $500 grants for school
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Starting off Wednesday morning, Hamilton County teachers met and resumed the first annual 'Every Student Reads' conference at UTC. Teachers from the Hamilton County…
Hamilton County Commissioners debate on Hunter Road housing development
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County commissioners are debating freezing any new housing developments on Hunter Road. This is because they believe the road is unsafe for…
Biden's son Hunter pleads not guilty to 2 tax crimes after agreement with prosecutors falls through
By CLAUDIA LAUER, RANDALL CHASE and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden’s son Hunter pleaded not guilty Wednesday to two tax crimes after a deal with federal prosecutors unraveled during a court hearing following the…
Two injured in small plane crash at Chattanooga airport
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Two people were injured in a small plane crash at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport this morning. The…