Our Town: Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Polk County is known for its vast number of outdoor activities, with the Cherokee National Forest sitting right in the middle. It was even home to the…
TN National Guard to assist in Tiger Island, Louisiana wildfire
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Governor Bill Lee authorized the Tennessee National Guard to send troops to assist in battling a Louisiana wildfire. Officials say this is the largest wildfire in Louisiana history. Two…
Firefighters urge citizens to cook with caution after house fire
SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WDEF) -- After fighting a structure fire, the Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department is urging citizens to cook with caution. Crews responded to a fire on Glenlock Road…
University of North Carolina faces possible armed threat
UPDATE: The shelter in place at the University of North Carolina has ended. However, all classes are cancelled for Tuesday, August 29 and all non-mandatory operations are suspended. At around 4:30 p.m., UNC sent out an alert to stay away…
Gas prices finally falling ahead of Labor Day weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Gasoline prices in Chattanooga are finally falling while leading up to Labor Day weekend. GasBuddy reports that Chattanooga's average gas prices fell 14 cents in the last week. On Monday, those prices averaged $3.29 per gallon…
More to the Story with Staley: Food Desert
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The cost of living continues to increase, and it's affecting everybody. It's no surprise that 67% of Americans are worried about it. Food prices…
Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to become a hurricane and move toward Florida, forecasters say
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Idalia intensified early Monday and was expected to become a major hurricane before it reaches Florida's Gulf coast, the National Hurricane Center said…
Bob Barker, dapper ‘Price Is Right’ and ‘Truth or Consequences’ host and animal advocate, dies at 99
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer Bob Barker, the enduring, dapper game show host who became a household name over a half century of hosting “Truth or Consequences” and “The Price Is Right,” has died. He was 99. Barker —…
March 4, 2024, trial date set for Trump in US case charging him with plotting to overturn election
By ERIC TUCKER, LINDSAY WHITEHURST and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge on Monday set a March 4, 2024, trial date for Donald Trump in the federal case in Washington charging the former president with trying to…
Rubbermaid Plant, Yarn Mill Closing in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Cleveland Plant has announced they are…
More to the Story with Staley: Menthol Ban in the U.S.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The FDA appears to be ready to rule on potentially banning menthol flavoring in cigarettes and cigars. Some like the idea,…
CPD investigates overnight robbery on Long Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are investigating an overnight shooting on Long Street. Officers responded to a robbery call in the 2700 block of Long Street at 12:17 this morning. They found a 30-year-old man inside a residence who…
Cleveland police respond to fatal motorcycle crash
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Sunday, at 9:47 p.m., Cleveland Police located a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Westside Dr. and Norman Chapel Rd. Officers observed a motorcycle…
Chattanooga Police Investigate Shooting on Long Street
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) --Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting on Long Street. Chattanooga Police say officers responded to a robbery call in the 2700 block of Long Street early this morning. It happened at 12:17. When officers arrived on the…
Haletown VFD respond to overnight fire in Whiteside
WHITESIDE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Haletown Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) responded to a structure fire on Saturday night in Whiteside, Tenn. A little after 11:00 p.m. HVFD was dispatched…
Speaker Sexton discusses first week of special session
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Following the special session held in Nashville this week, some concerns were raised by Tennesseans. No-sign rules were imposed which were the subject of…
Regal at Hamilton Place celebrates National Cinema Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Sunday, Aug. 27 is national cinema day, and Regal Cinemas at Hamilton Place Mall celebrated the occasion with discounted ticket and concession prices. The…
Mocs visit Chattanooga Market for 'Team Spirit Day'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Market hosted a 'Meet the Mocs' Team Spirit Day that included various teams from UTC. Student athletes met at the market Sunday…
Chattanoogan's beat the heat with 'Chatt Town Cool Down'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors along with Outdoor Chattanooga hosted a weekend full of family-friendly fun. The inaugural 'Chatt Town Cool Down' helped the…
CPD respond to fatal shooting on Water Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police responded to a fatal shooting on Water Street late Friday night. The call was dispatched to the 200 block of Water Street…
Area law enforcement take crisis training courses
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Police officers often face unpredictable situations while on patrol. (more…)
'MORE THAN PINK Walk' to be held in September
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The annual 'MORE THAN PINK Walk' is coming up in just a few weeks. Susan G. Komen raises funds and awareness for breast…
House fire displaces 3 in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A house caught fire in Chattanooga and displaced its residents. The house that caught fire was in the 1100 block of East 32nd Street, according to the…
Hazmat situation cleared at Chattanooga Walgreens
UPDATE: The Chattanooga Fire Department explained that the hazmat situation was due to a container leaking hazardous material in the back of a FedEx truck. The truck was parked in…