From The Archives: Luther test drives the 60th anniversary Corvette
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chevy Corvette is an American tradition. But times have changed the brand. Now they're even talking about creating an electric Corvette S-U-V. But we're…
17 year old arrested after chase
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have unraveled the chain of events that led to a chase on Hickory Valley Road and an arrest in East Ridge last night. They say it started when a 17 year old male took a…
Cupkin children's cups sold on Amazon recalled over newly-detected lead levels
The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — More than 345,000 children's cups are being recalled due to lead levels that exceed the federal content ban, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.…
Judge sets a trial date for next May in Trump's classified documents case in Florida
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in Florida has scheduled a trial date for next May for former President Donald Trump in a case charging him with illegally retaining hundreds of classified documents. The May…
'Help me' sign leads to rescue of kidnapped Texas girl in Southern California
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A 13-year-old girl kidnapped in Texas was rescued in Southern California when passersby saw her hold up a “help me” sign in a parked car, police said. The rescue occurred July 9 in Long Beach,…
Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96
Tony Bennett, the eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as "I Left My Heart In San Francisco", died Friday.
TECH BYTE: Emergency Response Goes High Tech
Requesting help in an emergency is now even easier than just dialing 911. One agency is using this new tech to save time and lives.
Riverfront park to get an upgrade
Riverfront park is getting an upgrade Scott Martin, Administrator Parks and Outdoors, said, "Riverfront park is one of our greatest assets and it is, but it's also 20 years old…
Homeowners extinguish Collegedale house fire before firefighters' arrival
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Homeowners successfully extinguished a house fire prior to fire crews arriving, the Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department said. A fire started in the kitchen of the house…
Southern Adventist University announces name for new school of business
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Southern Adventist University announced a new name for their school of business. They're calling it the Ruth McKee School of Business. The…
New e-bike station unveiled near Walnut Street Bridge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today marks 11 years since Bike Chattanooga launched their electric bike system across the city. (more…)
Erlanger celebrates move to private, non-profit hospital
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Erlanger and local officials came together today to celebrate the hospital’s change in status. (more…)
Array of drugs seized in Cherokee County home
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. (WDEF) -- The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division arrested three individuals in connection with a drug investigation. They say these three people had trafficking amounts of narcotics. Agents performed a search warrant at a home…
Automotive supplier Magna to provide Ford with parts for electric trucks built in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Auto parts manufacturer Magna plans to invest more than $790 million to build two facilities to supply Ford Motor Co. with parts at Ford’s new electric truck factory…
Lee University addresses vandalism claim about Parksville Lake island
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One woman is concerned after she says a fraternity vandalized an island on Parksville Lake. The university confirms they are now addressing the incident. She says…
Signal Mountain's new Walden's Ridge Park to open this fall
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new 200-acre park is set to open this fall on Signal Mountain in Hamilton County. Walden's Ridge Park has been…
Jason Aldean responds to controversy over "Try That in a Small Town"
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CBS) -- Country star Jason Aldean has come under immense criticism in recent days for a new song one critic says is an anthem "about how he and his friends will shoot…
The wait is over as Powerball finally has a winner for its jackpot worth over $1 billion
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES (AP) — A winning ticket has been sold in California for the Powerball jackpot worth an estimated $1.08 billion, the sixth largest in U.S. history and the third largest in the history…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Nokian Tyres' Mentorship Program
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Nokian Tyres is going all out - recruiting young people in the area, and helping newer workers advance in the company. They've already doubled…
Growing the economy through agriculture industry
With new technologies and local support, Georgia is advancing in helping the agriculture industry.
Salvation Army asks for help in 'Beat the Heat' program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As temperatures reach summer highs, many are turning to The Salvation Army for relief from the heat. Through the 'Beat the Heat'…
More to the Story with Staley: New Wheeler Ballfield
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It was a ball field many years ago. Then it became just a field. But now, thanks to a lot of hard work…
Police reveal concerning internet searches prior to Carlee Russell disappearance
HOOVER, Ala. (WDEF) -- The Hoover Police Department is still investigating what may have occurred when Carlee Russell went missing. However, they held a press conference on Wednesday releasing all the information they have at this point. They do not…
Roper Corporation celebrates 50-year anniversary with $118 million investment
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) - Roper Corporation is celebrating their 50-year anniversary of producing cooking products. GE Appliances recently invested $118 million toward the plant's newest manufacturing technology. …