Red Bank Considering New Budget, Possible Tax Increase
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Red Bank Commission is considering a new budget for the 2024 Fiscal Year that could result in a property tax increase. (more…)
Intersection in East Ridge to be closed for construction
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An intersection in East Ridge will be closed for approximately nine days during upcoming construction. The intersection of Cemetery Road and Ringgold Road will be closed starting on Wednesday, June 7. …
More to the Story with Staley: Cancer Care
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, according to the National Cancer Institute. One in six people will die from the disease. Sunday…
Hamilton County Health Department starts health assessment survey
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Health Department has teamed up with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) for a Community Health Assessment. The health…
Resident injured in Iowa building collapse where 3 died sues city, owners, alleging negligence
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — One of the residents injured in the collapse of an apartment building sued the city of Davenport and the building's current and former owners on Monday, alleging they knew of the deteriorating conditions and failed…
2 arrested after pursuit in stolen car, facing several charges
Jamal Bell, Kyra Wheat (Courtesy: HCSO) HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office arrested two more individuals with help from their new automated license plate readers. An HCSO deputy arrested 25-year-old Jamal Bell late Saturday night. Police…
3 teens arrested on Walnut St. Bridge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police arrested three male teenagers on the Walnut Street Bridge over the weekend. A witness told police there were suspicious people on the bridge, who might be armed. Officers responded just before 10 p.m. When…
Cleveland awarded over $27 million to eliminate railroad crossing
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of Cleveland will receive funds to eliminate a railroad crossing. The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration made the announcement for the funds on Monday. The project will create a grade-separated flyover bridge…
Norfolk Southern is first railroad to give all workers sick time but all see progress in labor talks
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Norfolk Southern became the first major freight railroad with deals to provide paid sick time to all of its workers Monday, but the other railroads are making progress with nearly 60% of all rail workers securing…
Remembering D-Day: Key facts and figures about epochal World War II invasion
OMAHA BEACH, France (AP) — The D-Day invasion that helped change the course of World War II was unprecedented in scale and audacity. As veterans and world dignitaries commemorate the 79th anniversary of the operation, here’s a look at some…
Supreme Court rejects case of woman on Alabama death row
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is leaving in place the sentence of a woman on death row in Alabama who helped her boyfriend kill his two young children. The high court on Monday rejected an appeal from lawyers for…
Former Vice President Pence files paperwork launching 2024 presidential bid in challenge to Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence filed paperwork on Monday declaring his campaign for president in 2024, setting up a challenge to his former boss, Donald Trump, just two years after their…
Wildfire takes several companies to extinguish near Lee Hwy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A wildfire started near Lee Highway over the weekend, taking six fire companies to extinguish. The Chattanooga Fire Department said the fire was on the hill close…
Semi truck completely destroyed in I-24 fire
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An 18-wheeler caught fire Sunday night and Haletown Volunteer Firefighters were dispatched to the scene. The truck caught on fire on I-24 eastbound around 9 p.m., officials said. First responders approached the intense flames, but…
Military offering free medical clinics this week in Pikeville and Dayton
PIKEVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - U.S. Military personnel have come to East Tennessee this week to offer free medical, dental, vision, and mental health services, They are set up at Bledsoe High School and Rhea Middle School. It is…
No survivors found after plane that flew over DC and led to fighter jet scramble crashes in Virginia
WASHINGTON (AP) — A wayward and unresponsive business plane that flew over the nation's capital Sunday afternoon caused the military to scramble a fighter jet before the plane crashed in Virginia, officials said. The fighter jet caused a loud sonic…
Free medical clinic in Bledsoe County this week
BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A free medical clinic is ongoing at Bledsoe County High School this week. Military personnel are hosting this event, which is open to the public. They offer vision, dental, mental services and basic medical services.…
TN representative Bill Beck passes away
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee. (WDEF) - Tennessee's State Representative Bill Beck passed away from a heart attack on Sunday at age 61. The Democratic representative was elected into the House back in 2014 and had served his district in Nashville for nearly…
The community wears orange to advocate for an end to gun violence
Chattanoogans were encouraged to wear orange to prevent gun violence at Miller Park on Sunday.
Pedestrians struck by vehicles on two separate occasions
Chattanooga Police responded to two separate calls of pedestrians struck. One was pronounced dead on the scene and the other is suffering life-threatening injuries.
Successful day two for Riverbend's 40th annual event
The 40th annual Riverbend festivities kicked off day two with general admission wristbands completely sold out.
Enterprise South Nature Park recognized as Hamilton County's first national recreational trail
Enterprise South Nature Park in Chattanooga has officially been designated as a "National Recreation Trail," making it the first of it's kind in Hamilton County.
Tennessee's annual pay wages raise by 6.4%
Tennessee's year-over-year change in annual pay was 6.4% higher in May.
Tennessee's drag law rejected by a judge who says it is too broad and unconstitutional
Following the recent drag ban in Tennessee, a federal judge, who was appointed by former President Trump, rejected the law for being "too broad and unconstitutional."