By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Natural gas leaked from a defective fitting at a Pennsylvania chocolate factory where a powerful explosion leveled one building, heavily damaged another and killed seven people, federal safety investigators said Tuesday, while noting they have…
By NICK INGRAM Associated Press ST. JOSEPH. Mo. (AP) — The Powerball jackpot rose yet again to an estimated $1 billion after no winning ticket was sold for the latest drawing. No ticket for Monday’s drawing matched the white balls…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — One of two firefighters shot at an Alabama firehouse over what police suspect was a personal conflict has died, officials said. Jordan Melton died Monday, fire…
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A police standoff happened Monday night in Marion County but ended peacefully, according to Franklin County officials. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office got reports that an ambulance was stolen in Franklin County, Tennessee. Deputies said…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dunlap residents returned home Monday afternoon to find their house was on fire. It took firefighters three hours to completely extinguish the flames, fire officials…
NEW HOPE, Tenn. (WDEF) - A group of firefighters in Marion County have had enough of what they say is mismanagement by their town’s mayor. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- 'Sound of Freedom' is a film based the true story of a U.S. federal agent who quits his job in devotion to saving children from human trafficking. Film creators have developed a pay it forward program,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --This week, you will have to find somewhere else to cool off. Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors says the Coolidge Park fountains will be closed for…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Operation slow down focuses on informing the public of safe driving techniques and enforcing speed limits. The Tennessee Highway Patrol and Georgia State…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Is soccer growing in America you ask? Check this out from Sunday night. Lionel Messi was introduced to the MLS fans in Miami. One…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The United Way of Chattanooga's tutoring program is currently looking for tutors. Tutors will provide literacy and math assistant to students in Hamilton…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has started Phase 2 of construction near the I-24 and I-75 split. Ramps to Moore Road and Belvoir…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The best educators never stop learning. Fund for Teachers gives them a chance to focus on their subjects with leading experts around the globe.…
WILTON MANORS, Fla. (AP) — When Alicia Griggs steps outside her suburban Fort Lauderdale home, Florida's latest invasive species comes a-hoppin' down the street: lionhead rabbits. The bunnies, which sport an impressive flowing…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga is once again seeing the effects of unruly wildfires across North America. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The American Association of State Troopers' best-looking cruiser contest is underway in the U.S. Most states are competing in the competition, submitting their best cruiser photo. Tennessee and Georgia recently shared to their social media…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Annalee Harlan Sams resigned from being a member of the Dalton City Council so that she can run for mayor. Sams resigned her seat on Monday,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A train car caught on fire in Chattanooga on Monday, according to the fire department. Firefighters responded to a "railroad equipment fire" next to Wilcox Boulevard. When they…
By KATE BRUMBACK and JEFF AMY Associated Press HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — The 40-year-old man who shot four people in the country's 31st mass killing this year needed mental help for nearly a decade, but his family and officials couldn't…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Average Chattanooga gas prices fell almost 10 cents in the last week, according to a GasBuddy survey. Gas prices previously rose nearly 7 cents in the prior week around the time…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new restaurant to the Chattanooga area held its grand opening in Hixson Monday. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local person won $50,000 from the Tennessee Powerball recently. The Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation said that winning ticket came from Weigel’s at…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drivers should be alert and slowing down this week. Operation Southern Slow Down has begun. It is an effort from law enforcement to reduce speeding…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Catoosa County Library has opened itself as a designated cooling station for the area while the temperatures are high. On July 15, Catoosa County Emergency Management said the library would be open as a…