UPDATE: Thanks to collaborated efforts, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has confirmed that Patricia Hernandez-Escalante has been found safe. She was found in Newport News, Virginia. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police arrested a teenager in connection with a homicide that happened at the beginning of August. On August 3, police responded to Woodland View Circle to find an adult man with multiple gunshot wounds. That…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Homelessness has been an ongoing issue in our community and point of discussion. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Commission had a lengthy debate on hiring practices at their weekly commission meeting. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This week, September 17-23, marks National Rail Safety Week. (more…)
By DAVID KOENIG AP Business Writer Fake listings have emerged as a major problem for Airbnb, threatening to scare off consumers and prompting the short-term rental service to use AI in an effort to crack down on fraudsters. Airbnb says…
By STEPHEN GROVES and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — With no clear strategy, no sure support and not much time left to prevent a government shutdown, Speaker Kevin McCarthy nevertheless vowed on Wednesday he would not give up…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One of the most well-known and treasured attractions in the Chattanooga area is the Lookout Mountain Incline. Chattanoogans know it simply as the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The family of the late Kevin West have shared information regarding his celebration of life. The celebration will take place Sunday, September 24, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. It will take place at the Barrelhouse…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are investigating after a teenager was shot on Tuesday night. The shooting happened just after 8 p.m. Officers say it happened on Angela Drive in Chattanooga. A 13-year-old received an injury that police say…
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF) -- See Rock City Inc. won multiple awards this year, including Attraction of the Year. …
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Secretary of State Tre Hargett was in Chattanooga Tuesday morning to promote "Your Vote Matters" on national Voter Registration Day. Secretary…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Dalton police are searching for three women who are suspected of shoplifting candles at a Bath and Body Works. It happened on Thursday, September 7, at around 7 p.m. According to officers, the suspects stole $500…
Video courtesy to CBS News BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Police body camera video shows an Alabama high school band director being shocked with a stun gun and arrested by officers…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee was in the Scenic…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- More close friends of the late Kevin West are reacting to his sudden passing Monday.…
POLK COUNTY, TN (WDEF) - The best teachers make every student feel included, safe and loved. Olivia Hatcher checks all those boxes and so many more. That's why…
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A top Hyundai executive said Tuesday that the company is rushing to start electric vehicle and battery production as soon as possible at a $7.6 billion complex in coastal Georgia, spurred by…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An attic caught fire in a Chattanooga home on Monday night. Firefighters responded to the call just before 9 p.m. From Chattanooga Fire…
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Red Bank police officers arrested four teens early Sunday morning for a high-speed chase and stolen items. Officers were patrolling the north end of Red Bank when they noticed the occupants of two vehicles at…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities have indicted a Hamilton County man for sexually abusing a child for four years, according to county records. Hamilton County deputies arrested 42-year-old Nazareth Godinez…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Walker County man was convicted of four counts of child molestation and three counts of sexual battery against a child. Stewart Arra Kelley was convicted earlier this summer. He has now been sentenced to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Medical Examiner's Office has released the autopsy report for Roger Heard, Jr. Heard was shot and killed by police on August 11. The autopsy report reveals that Heard sustained 14 gunshot wounds from…
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS) -- American Food Groups, LLC is warning about possible E-Coli contamination in 58,000 pounds of its ground beef. Consumers best know the company's product as green bay dressed beef. The recall comes after a sample batch of…