Cleanup ongoing after East Ridge hazmat incident
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chaos ensued overnight in the East Ridge and Brainerd areas. (more…)
Mark Margolis, "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" actor, dies at age 83
UNITED STATES (CBS) -- Mark Margolis, the Emmy-nominated actor who played a drug kingpin on the acclaimed TV series "Breaking Bad" and its prequel "Better Call Saul," has…
Signal Centers aims to help families affected by Siskin closings
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One Chattanooga nonprofit is attempting to provide assistance to those affected by the closings of some Siskin childcare centers. On Thursday morning, the Siskin Institute announced they were closing their early learning centers. Signal Centers, in…
Cleanup from chemical spill and fire that shut down I-24 in Tennessee could take days
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Cleanup from a chemical spill and fire near Interstate 24 in Tennessee will take several days, after the interstate was shut down and nearby homes evacuated overnight…
Man shot on 13th Street overnight
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting overnight in East Chattanooga. It happened after midnight on East 13th Street in Ridgedale. The 33-year-old male victim told officers he…
TECH BYTE: Tech for School Safety
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With more school shootings happening across the country, tech companies are looking at new ways to protect students and teachers. Their latest device has been in the…
Mayor Kelly's State of the City address
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - "The state of our city is strong," said Mayor Tim Kelly. Thursday night, Mayor Kelly addressed Chattanooga. "Thank you everybody for being here tonight, I…
Trump pleads not guilty at arraignment on federal charges in 2020 election probe
Washington (CBS) — Former President Donald Trump appeared in a federal courtroom Thursday for his arraignment on four felony charges accusing him of trying to overturn the 2020 election results, pleading not guilty in the latest case brought by special counsel Jack Smith.…
US military may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran seizures
By LOLITA C. BALDOR and JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military is considering putting armed personnel on commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, in what would be an unheard of action…
Chattanooga Gas announces certified low emission natural gas
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Gas is serious about reducing its carbon footprint. All the gas they provide residential and small business customers is produced, transported and delivered…
Community Reacts to Siskin Closing Early Learning Centers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A childcare center in Chattanooga is closing its doors. (more…)
Whitfield County holds groundbreaking for Riverbend Park playground
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Whitfield County announced a new playground coming to Riverbend Park this fall. Officials expect the park to be completed by this September. The recreation committee…
Police investigating fatal Woodland View Circle shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police are investigating a fatal shooting on Woodland View Circle this afternoon. The call came in around 3:15 p.m. and police got to the…
Family of man who died in bedbug-infested cell in Georgia jail reaches settlement with county
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s Fulton County has reached a settlement with the family of a man who died in a bedbug-infested cell in the county jail’s psychiatric wing, the family’s lawyers said Thursday. Lashawn Thompson, 35, died in September, three…
Family trying to reach sons of James Tumbling over health crisis
FAIRBURN, Georgia (WDEF) - Family members are trying to connect with a pair of sons in the Chattanooga area over a health crisis. 83 year old James Tumbling was born and raised in Chattanooga. But he has just been placed…
Gov. Lee visits Chattanooga to present proclamation to veteran
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Governor Bill Lee visited Chattanooga on Thursday to present a proclamation to a war veteran. Ralph Puckett is not just a war veteran. He is also the only living Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean…
2 US Navy sailors arrested on charges tied to national security and China
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Two U.S. Navy sailors have been arrested and accused of providing sensitive military information to China — including details on wartime exercises, Naval operations and critical technical material, federal officials said Thursday. Jinchao Wei, a 22-year-old…
Alabama governor grants over $1 million for electric charging stations
MONTGOMER, Ala. (WDEF) -- Alabama Governor Kay Ivey awarded $1.2 million to install electric vehicle charging stations across the state. The award grants will be going in Gadsden, Wedowee, Phenix City, Montgomery and Dothan. These locations target well-traveled highways, according…
Walker County school season begins, drivers be alert
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Walker County students returned to school on Thursday. As the new school season begins, drivers should be alert during morning and afternoon commutes. [caption…
World's longest yard sale begins for 2023
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Highway 127 yard sale stretches from Alabama to Michigan. It's the longest yard sale in the world. This yard sale passes right through Chattanooga.…
Highway 153 reopens Wednesday night after chemical spill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Wednesday night, a chemical spill resulted in parts of Highway 153 being closed down for hours. Hazmat crews arrived on scene to address the spill and…
Rocks spray-painted in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WDEF) - Park rangers are asking for the public's help to solve a vandalism case near Gatlinburg. They say someone spray-painted words and symbols on rocks…
Siskin closing early learning centers
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A 70 year tradition in Chattanooga is about to end. The Siskin Children's Institute has announced they will close their early learning centers on Carter Street and Lookout…
Hamilton County Commissioner pulls Hunter Road resolution
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Commissioner Steve Highlander believes Hunter Road is the most dangerous road in Hamilton County. He drafted a resolution to stop rezoning property along Hunter…